Selling Fort Wayne: Morningstar Real Estate
 

Selling Fort Wayne: Morningstar Real Estate

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Selling Fort Wayne is a real estate podcast that focuses on the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Painting a House with Three Rivers Painting Co

Thursday Jun 23, 2022

Thursday Jun 23, 2022

In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Andrew Bachman from Three Rivers Painting Co. Andrew talks about his approach and tips for painting the interior and exterior of a house. He also talks about the different types of paints to use.

 

"A main reason to use a higher end paint is for like trim or cabinets, doors, because they get a lot of wear and tear." - Andrew Bachman [22:37]

 

"It all boils down to if you do the right prep work, the painting will go a lot easier and it’ll be a lot less stressful." - Andrew Bachman [26:36]

 

What You Will Learn:

[00:45] Intro

[03:25] About Andrew Bachman

[05:18] Different types of paint sheens

[11:34] The typical paint Andrew uses

[14:38] Trends he sees with interior paint

[15:33] Proper way to dispose paint

[16:41] Using roller brushes

[19:39] Tips for exterior paint

[26:06] The importance of prepping

[29:27] How to contact Andrew

 

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Sponsor:

Blake Evans, National Property Inspections Fort Wayne: npiweb.com/fortwayne

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Home Financing with Chris Smith

Thursday Jun 09, 2022

Thursday Jun 09, 2022

In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Chris Smith with Nations Lending. Chris discusses what’s happening in the current market and the rising interest rates. He also shares options to consider when seeking a mortgage and provides foresight into the future.

 

"The first thing I can suggest to anyone listening is to first breathe. Everything’s going to be ok." - Chris Smith [05:18]

 

"Buying a home is again the single best investment that anybody can make." - Chris Smith [11:14]

 

What You Will Learn:

[00:46] Intro

[03:26] Meet Chris Smith

[04:35] How we got to where we are

[10:05] What this means to the average homebuyer

[11:19] Options to consider

[12:29] Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARMs) Loans

[21:07] Buying powers

[27:19] How to contact Chris

 

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Sponsor:

Blake Evans, National Property Inspections Fort Wayne: npiweb.com/fortwayne

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Mayor Tom Henry and his hopes for Fort Wayne’s future

Friday May 13, 2022

Friday May 13, 2022

In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Mayor Tom Henry about his family’s deep roots in Fort Wayne and his hopes for the city’s future. He shares what a day in the life of a Mayor can look like, his political journey, and how he feels politicians can adjust to criticism today.

 

"The citizens of Fort Wayne are beginning to realize what we have in Fort Wayne. They are starting to market our city and not hide our city." - Mayor Tom Henry  [20:34]

 

"Not everybody thinks the way I do, even though I think I’m right. Not everyone sees things the way I do. You have to take it with a grain of salt. You have to realize the majority of the time it has nothing to do with you personally." - Mayor Tom Henry [33:52]

 

What You Will Learn:

[00:46] Intro

[02:39] Meet Mayor Henry 

[05:36] Baseball and books

[09:10] Mayor Henry’s political journey

[12:49] Local legislation

[17:58] The revival of downtown Fort Wayne

[24:26] Annexing Fort Wayne

[32:42] How Mayor Henry handles criticism 

[34:46] A day in the life of Mayor Henry

[39:36] Top three complaints from Fort Wayne’s 3-1-1

[44:27] What Mayor Henry and his wife are doing for lent

[45:25] Lightning round

 

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Sponsor:

Blake Evans, National Property Inspections Fort Wayne: npiweb.com/fortwayne

Credit Tips with Tyler Kees

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Credit Tips with Tyler Kees

Thursday Feb 10, 2022

Thursday Feb 10, 2022

In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Tyler Kees, a loan officer from 3Rivers Federal Credit Union. Tyler shares his tips on how to maintain and build credit.

 

"It’s like everybody’s fingerprint is unique and different. You know, your credit is going to be different based on how you live your life and how you use the tools available to you." - Tyler Kees [17:34]

 

"When you can connect with someone and they develop a relationship with you, you develop a trust and you develop a relationship, and you earn more business, but the business, it becomes better, right? If you can do business with someone that you know and you trust and you like, it’s usually pretty fruitful relationship." - Tyler Kees [29:10]

 

What You Will Learn:

[00:03] Intro

[01:12] Meet Tyler Kees

[03:22] What is a credit score and how it works

[07:16] How to help someone with damaged credit

[09:32] How to determine an accurate credit score

[11:30] The ratio between debt and income

[20:02] 5 tips for maintaining and building credit

[26:43] What differentiates 3Rivers as a company

[30:40] How 3Rivers service their own loans

[35:00] How to contact Tyler Kees

 

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Sponsor:

Blake Evans, National Property Inspections Fort Wayne: npiweb.com/fortwayne

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Homeowner Tips with Blake Evans

Thursday Jan 27, 2022

Thursday Jan 27, 2022

In the Season Two premiere of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Blake Evans, from National Property Inspections (NPI). Blake gives tips on how to take care of your house as well and ways to conserve energy.

 

"I always recommend as we go into fall, have your furnace serviced and in the spring, have your air conditioner serviced." - Blake Evans [11:51]

 

"During the winter, it’s always recommended to have your blinds open, ‘cause the sunlight will help heat your house, cut down on some of your energy costs." - Blake Evans [06:50]

 

What You Will Learn:

[00:03] Intro

[01:07] Meet Blake

[02:47] The importance of inspecting drain line

[06:09] Items for energy sufficiency

[10:41] Keeping up with HVAC systems

[15:25] How to prevent ice dams

[19:14] Things to take care during the spring

[22:45] Cleaning windows, dryer vents and chimneys

[27:28] How to contact Blake

 

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Sponsor:

Blake Evans, National Property Inspections Fort Wayne: npiweb.com/fortwayne

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Home Warranties: What They Really Cover

Monday Dec 20, 2021

Monday Dec 20, 2021

In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Scott Kellenberger from Home Warranty Inc.  Scott defines a home warranty and what it covers with the acronym P.E.A.C.H (Plumbing, Electricals, Appliances, Cooling, and Heating). He also shares who home warranties can cover, the cost, and what makes Home Warranty Inc. different from other companies in the industry. 

“What the industry likes to do is take the lower of two costs, so if it’s cheaper to repair they’re going to repair, and if it’s cheaper to replace, then they’re going to replace. They will always take the avenue of least cost.”- Scott Kellenberger [17:50]

“If we allow other qualified technicians to come in and service clients according to their own choosing, that’s still a customer service feature that people love.”- Scott Kellenberger [25:30]

“It looks like we’re all great at customer service because I am an extension of you and you’re an extension of me, and when it runs smoothly it just looks like the whole package is put together properly.”- Kerri Morningstar [26:04]

What You Will Learn:

  • [0:04] Intro
  • [7:20] Get to know Scott and the definitions of a home warranty 
  • [10:52] Items covered by home warranties and when they should be placed
  • [13:23] How the warranty company inspects and determines what to cover
  • [14:39] The warranty approval process, cost, and renewal  
  • [17:24] What prorating a home warranty means plus who can get a home warranty
  • [18:33] Scott on what makes his company different from the rest in the industry 
  • [20:35] Why they allow homeowners to choose their service people
  • [24:38] The process Home Warranty Inc. uses when choosing vendors for repairs 
  • [27:42] The caution to take when choosing a home warranty company as a consumer
  • [32:24] How to contact Scott for his services 

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Handling mold, water and fire damage with Adam Ross

Wednesday Dec 01, 2021

Wednesday Dec 01, 2021

In the Season Two premiere of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Adam Ross of Ross Restoration. Adam discusses the services his company provides. He also shares insights on how he checks for mold in a home and handles water and fire damage.

 

"We are finding a lot of problems nowadays is in brand new construction, and because the houses are so airtight, homes need to breathe. Homes need to have air exchange." - Adam Ross [21:18]

 

"If you smoke, please don’t smoke in your house. Please don’t smoke in your house. Step outside for a little bit." - Tyler Morningstar [33:39]

 

"And you don’t have to buy or sell a house to do that either. If you’re suspecting something’s in your home or you’ve seen something, absolutely give Adam a call." - Kerri Morningstar [37:10]

 

What You Will Learn:

[00:04] Intro

[02:06] What Adam does and the services he provides

[05:34] How mold tests work and why they’re important

[15:57] Other things to do to maintain humidity in a home

[20:00] If he found humidity an issue with new construction

[22:47] What happens when there’s condensation inside windows

[24:06] What is mold mitigation and the safety precautions

[28:25] The process of handling water and fire damage

[31:22] Adam’s training and education

[33:02] How he handles smoke smell and damage

[34:07] The most surprising about Adam’s job

[36:04] How to contact Adam

 

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YMCA Youth Service Bureau

Thursday Sep 23, 2021

Thursday Sep 23, 2021

In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Amy Dahm-Just, executive director of YMCA Youth Service Bureau (YSB). Amy discusses the programs YSB offers and how they help the youth in the community. She also previews their fundraiser, Sip and Support, that is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. tonight.

 

"I think that’s one of the things that’s really important is to get this out here, because this is an unbelievable program, Amy. And I’m so happy to be a part of it and sponsoring you today at this podcast." - Kerri Morningstar [07:39]

 

"To me as a human being, everybody needs a moment of grace, right? They need just a ‘Hey, we gotcha.’ Just a little break." - Tyler Morningstar [10:43]

 

"If you know there’s a youth out there that’s struggling, you showing that you care is huge and makes a big difference." - Amy Dahm-Just [13:28]

 

What You Will Learn:

[00:04] Intro

[01:59] Amy’s career trajectory

[04:49] What TSB offers

[06:22] What is a safe place site

[08:28] How they help the young in the program

[11:59] Youth advocates and anti-graffiti program

[16:52] Other reasons for the safe place program

[20:09] How prevalent is human trafficking in Fort Wayne

[21:59] How people can help

[22:59] Sip and Support fundraiser

[26:04] What Amy would wish with her magic wand

[28:20] What it means to be a youth advocate

[30:26] Three ways to get involved

[33:27] How to contact Amy

 

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An Outsider‘s Perspective to Fort Wayne

Thursday Sep 09, 2021

Thursday Sep 09, 2021

In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Edwin and Christina Garcia, who are originally from California and Colorado. The Garcias share their outsider perspective on Fort Wayne and why they moved here. They also talk about their first impressions and what they love about the community.

 

"Sometimes when you live here, you don’t realize the gem that you have." - Kerri Morningstar [05:29]

 

"Just going to like a farmer’s market or to the park, a ball game, there’s always somebody, they’re relatable and they just want to know about you and talk. And yeah, it’s great." - Christina Garcia [15:10]

 

"I think Fort Wayne is phenomenal with what you get, especially for me raising a family. I think it’s great." - Tyler Morningstar [23:51]

 

"That is one thing I do like about where we live in the downtown, that you can just walk to 10s of different restaurants. It makes it very convenient for us. It’s awesome." - Edwin Garcia [21:25]

 

What You Will Learn:

[00:04] Intro

[01:12] Meet Edwin and Christina

[06:13] Edwin’s career trajectory

[09:40] Moving from California to Colorado to Indiana

[13:17] What Edwin and Christina do in Fort Wayne

[18:39] Things that Fort Wayne is missing

[20:18] Famous Coney Island and other restaurants

[22:32] What The Garcia would say to locals

 

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Greater Fort Wayne with John Urbahns and Lindsay Hannah

Thursday Aug 12, 2021

Thursday Aug 12, 2021

In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with John Urbahns, President and CEO, and Lindsay Hannah, Director of Corporate Investment, from Greater Fort Wayne Inc. John and Hannah talk about the services and programs Greater Fort Wayne provides to help businesses grow in Fort Wayne and the surrounding area.

 

"People sometimes get caught up on our name of Greater Fort Wayne and think it’s all about new business. It’s all about downtown, and it’s not. Our coverage area is the entire county, so we are working with New Haven, Leo-Cedarville, Huntertown, Monroeville, all the communities to really grow the entire county, not just downtown Fort Wayne or not just Fort Wayne." - John Urbahns [13:20]

 

"When you win, we win. When we win, you win." - Lindsay Hannah [14:28]

 

What You Will Learn:

[00:01] Intro

[01:48] What is Greater Fort Wayne

[03:19] Meet John and Lindsay

[05:07] How they help a business grow in Fort Wayne

[09:57] The resources they provided during the pandemic

[14:38] What is an Inter-City Visit

[18:21] What is Onboard Fort Wayne program

[24:49] The three ways Fort Wayne is growing

[27:36] Their involvement with Electric Works

[32:57] Current community investments and development

[37:51] Greater Fort Wayne’s short term and long term goals

[42:57] Where they think the organization can do better

 

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