The House Nextdoor - Where Real Estate and Real Life Meet
Welcome to The Home Nextdoor, a podcast where real estate and real life come together. We’re two Central Texas Realtors working side by side at Realty Austin | Compass and we’re here to share stories, insights, and conversations that go beyond the closing table. From navigating the fast-changing Texas housing market to balancing family, friendships, and the everyday ups and downs of life, we bring you real talk with a neighborly touch. Whether you’re a homeowner, future buyer, fellow Realtor, or just curious about what life is like in Central Texas, pull up a chair—we saved you a seat nextdoor!
Episodes
29 episodes
Respect Your Realtor
Ghost a showing, send 27 Zillow links at 2:30 a.m., or “test the market” with no real plan and you might be the reason your Realtor needs therapy. We’re Anthony Harris and Barbara Giglio, and we get candid about the real relationship behind a s...
My Yeti is Ready!
We sit down with Noah Gowen from Orchard Title to pull back the curtain on what title and escrow really do and why the “mystery fees” can protect you from major legal and money problems. We trade wild real-world stories about heirs, liens, lend...
HOA Reality Check
We trade a couple real estate life stories, then get blunt about what HOAs really do, from keeping neighborhoods tidy to handing out fines and surprise bills. We lay out the risks buyers miss most, including special assessments, lawsuits that s...
Getting Real with Special Guest Christina Mugno
A lot of people think real estate is about confidence, image, and always having the perfect thing to say. We think it’s about something tougher and more useful: staying human while the stakes are high. Our first guest, Austin real estate broker...
We Put Popular Real Estate Advice On Trial
Open houses, staging, new construction, and Zillow have all become lightning-rod topics, and we’re done pretending the answers are simple. Recording from a comedy club, we bring the same energy we see in the market: a little chaotic, occasional...
Are Headlines Making Your Housing Decisions?
“Who is stupid enough to buy a house right now?” We keep hearing that line in public, and honestly, we get why. Higher interest rates, scary headlines, and the whiplash from the COVID-era housing boom can make the real estate market feel like a...
Historic Homes: Beautiful Charm or Money Pit?
Falling in love with a historic home is easy. Living with one is where reality shows up.We start with some studio catch-up, including Anthony’s new responsibility, Maple the dog, plus a very Austin moment: spotting a Jetsons-style auton...
Should You Become A Realtor? The Money Myths And The Daily Grind
Real estate gets sold as a lifestyle: flexible hours, quick closings, big commission checks, and beautiful houses on repeat. We’ve lived the version that doesn’t fit in a highlight reel, and we’re laying it out straight for anyone asking, “Shou...
S2, Ep 6: Goats Dogs And A Dungeon Room
Real estate doesn’t get unhinged on the closing table. It gets unhinged at the front door, mid-showing, when you least expect it.We’re Barbara Giglio and Anthony Harris, and we’re back with the kind of real estate stories that never mak...
Are We Buying Homes Or Buying The Fantasy?
Zillow and Instagram can make you feel like the perfect house is one scroll away, but then you show up and reality hits: the “mid-century modern” dream is dark and chopped up, the skylight is leaking, and the smell is doing most of the talking....
When The World Feels Unstable Should You Buy A Home
We talk through why the market suddenly feels confusing again and how war-driven uncertainty can ripple into inflation, oil prices, and mortgage rates. We break down what smart buyers and sellers can do right now to avoid costly timing mistakes...
When Did Perfect Homes Get So Boring
Cookie-cutter is losing its grip, and we are honestly relieved. We’re catching up the only way we know how with rodeo stories, a mechanical bull detour, and some unfiltered truth about what’s been going on in real life lately, including Barbara...
You Do Not Need Luck To Buy A Home If You Understand The Process
You can wear green and still lose the house if you don’t understand the rules of the game. We keep the St Patrick’s Day energy going while we walk through a practical, start-to-finish home buying process that helps buyers stay calm, protected, ...
New Year, New Sh#t
We’re kicking off season two with the kind of update that changes everything behind the scenes: we officially formed a team and switched brokerages. That decision wasn’t about shiny branding or chasing trends. It was about protecting the way we...
What If Uncertainty Is The Best Time To Build Wealth? A Send Off to 2025
The year tried to knock everyone off balance, but the savviest clients found their footing. We close the season by pulling back the curtain on a chaotic, very human year in Central Texas real estate—two big personal moves, a few dogs, a swing i...
Bingo, Grinches, And Boundaries In Real Estate
Ever felt a deal slip through your fingers because someone’s ego bulldozed the process? We open the door on two unforgettable real estate Grinches: a luxury buyer who confessed to huffing refrigerant, bought a Rolex on credit mid-escrow, and pi...
From New England Leaves To 2026 Home Trends
Ever notice how a crowded city can make you crave a quieter home? After a loop through New England—from Boston’s buzz to Vermont’s hush—we realized our travel preferences mirror the spaces we design and sell. That shift toward small-town calm s...
From BMWs To Boots: Finding Real Estate Rhythm In Texas Small Towns
Small town Texas has a way of sneaking up on you. One minute you’re ordering deer corn on Amazon, the next you’re swapping a BMW for a Bronco and timing showings around dirt roads and sunset traffic on two-lane highways. We pull back the curtai...
Stronger Than Yesterday
What if your biggest struggle could become your sharpest edge? We open the door to a raw, practical conversation about confidence, luxury strategy, and mental health—and how those threads weave into better client outcomes. From a $12M Starbucks...
Colleagues, Not Competitors
Deals don’t fall apart because a contract is impossible; they fall apart because egos get louder than outcomes. We dig into the real craft of real estate—diplomacy, restraint, and collaboration—and why treating other agents as colleagues, not e...
Spooky Halloween Series - Spooky Transactions, Episode 3
In this episode, the hosts share their experiences with spooky transactions in real estate, discussing personal stories that highlight the challenges and unexpected situations that can arise during property deals. From dealing with incompetent ...
Spooky Halloween Series - Spooky Showings, Episode 2
In this episode of the spooky series, the hosts share personal anecdotes and experiences related to spooky homes and showings. They discuss the eerie feelings associated with certain houses, recounting stories of clients who sensed spirits and ...
Spooky Halloween Series - Spooky Houses, Episode 1
In this episode, the hosts delve into spooky themes related to real estate, sharing humorous and eerie client stories, including a seance and feng shui consultations. They explore the challenges and quirks of working with clients who have uniqu...
The Things That Keep Us Up At Night
In this episode, the hosts discuss the various factors that keep realtors awake at night, from the demands of the job to the emotional toll of client interactions and market pressures. They explore the challenges of maintaining a work-l...
It's All About The Showing Drama
In this engaging conversation, the hosts share humorous and relatable stories from their experiences in real estate, focusing on the challenges and unexpected events that occur during property showings. From encounters with wildlife and mishaps...
