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EPISODE 107Louisiana’s $100B SpaceX & Data Center Boom: What It Means for Housing | RE: Real Estate PodcastContent TypeDiscussionPrimary GoalUnderstand Louisiana’s biggest new economic development projects and how they could shape housing, land and investment opportunities in Houma-Thibodaux and beyond.KeywordsSpaceX Louisiana, Starbase Louisiana Pecan Island, Louisiana data centers, Meta Hyperion Richland Parish, Hyundai steel mill Donaldsonville, Louisiana economic development, Houma real estate, Thibodaux real estate, Houma-Terrebonne Airport, RV park investingSummaryOne hundred billion dollars for a spaceport in the marsh. Data centers rising in North Louisiana. A steel mill breaking ground in Donaldsonville. Ben and Clint run down six of the biggest projects Louisiana Economic Development has announced, then share their own takes: the jobs, the coastal restoration angle, the water and power debate, and which project will actually move the local housing market. They close with what’s happening right here at home, from the Houma-Terrebonne Airport test site to a growing marine drone shipyard.Key Topics•  SpaceX Starbase Louisiana at Pecan Island: $100 billion and a 2029 launch target•  Jobs, mitigation and a two-for-one win for coastal restoration•  The data center lineup: Meta, Amazon, Hut 8 and Applied Digital•  How data centers really use water, and who pays for new power lines•  Hyundai’s $5.8 billion steel mill and why it will drive local housing•  Camps, RV parks and where SpaceX workers will actually live•  Investor angles: land prices, flood maps and zoning•  Infrastructure: getting it right on the front end•  Close to home: a Houma brain hub, the airport test site and marine drones•  Homework: check your parish council agendaTitle Options•  SpaceX, Data Centers & a Steel Mill: Louisiana’s Billion-Dollar Boom | RE: Real Estate Podcast•  What Louisiana’s Megaprojects Mean for Houma-Thibodaux Housing | RE: Real Estate Podcast•  Billions With a B: Louisiana’s Economic Development Wins | RE: Real Estate PodcastSound Bites“Real estate is always where you feel it first.”“You’re getting a two-for-one on the coastal restoration front.”“It’s a closed loop system. It’s the same batch of water.”“The Hyundai Steel project in Donaldsonville will absolutely drive the housing market locally.”“Zoning is a bigger deal than most people realize.”Chapters00:00  $100 billion for a spaceport in the marsh00:29  Welcome01:33  Today’s topic: Louisiana’s economic development wins02:11  No. 1: SpaceX Starbase Louisiana03:07  Jobs and coastal restoration05:29  Why a lock-protected port matters06:34  No. 2 and 3: Meta and Amazon data centers07:27  No. 4 and 5: Hut 8 and Applied Digital08:37  Data centers, water and power12:26  No. 6: Hyundai’s Donaldsonville steel mill13:39  What will drive our housing market15:43  Camps, RV parks and where workers will live18:03  Buy, sell or develop? Land near Pecan Island19:38  Flood maps and zoning20:31  Infrastructure concerns21:45  What it means for Houma-Thibodaux23:12  Houma-Terrebonne Airport test site24:17  Marine drones at a local shipyard25:43  Homework: check your parish council agenda26:18  Wrap-upResourcesLouisiana Economic Development: opportunitylouisiana.govShow LinksWebsite: rerealestatepodcast.comYouTube: youtube.com/@REREALESTATEPODCASTFacebook: facebook.com/rerealestatepodcastInstagram: instagram.com/rerealestatepodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@rerealestatepodcastFind every episode at rerealestatepodcast.com – subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.HostsBen HarangREALTOR® | Keller Williams Realty Bayou PartnersLa. License #: 36589Mobile: 985.859.2500 | Office: [email protected] | benharang.comClint C. GallianoREALTOR® | Keller Williams Realty Bayou PartnersLa. License #: 995704723Mobile: 985.647.4479 | SMS Hotline: (985) 200-5447Office: [email protected] | SoLahomegroup.comProduced by: Clint Galliano | Music by: Wiggins StudiosClick here to view the episode transcript. Click here to watch a video of this episode.

EPISODE 106South Louisiana Voters: What Do the 10 Nov. 3 Amendments Mean? | RE: Real Estate PodcastContent TypeDiscussionPrimary GoalKnow what a vote FOR and a vote AGAINST means on each of the 10 Louisiana constitutional amendments before you cast your ballot on Nov. 3.Keywordslouisiana constitutional amendments, november 3 2026 ballot, louisiana amendments explained, what a yes vote means, property tax exemption louisiana, houma thibodaux voters, south louisiana homeowners, PAR Louisiana guideSummaryClint and Ben walk through all 10 constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 Louisiana ballot, using the nonpartisan guide from the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR). For each one, they explain what a vote for and a vote against would do, with several touching property taxes that matter to South Louisiana homeowners. They do not tell anyone how to vote, and nothing here is tax or legal advice.Key Topics•  Amendments 1, 2, 6, 9 and 10: property tax exemptions, rates and freezes•  Amendment 3: post-conviction bail; Amendment 4: governor term limits•  Amendment 5: retirement debt; Amendment 7: lead water lines•  Amendment 8: foreign adversary expropriation of property•  Why early voting means fewer people on Election DayTitle Options•  Louisiana Amendments Nov. 3: What a Yes or No Vote Means | RE: Real Estate Podcast•  How Do Louisiana's 10 Amendments Affect Homeowners? | RE: Real Estate PodcastSound Bites“We're not telling anybody how to vote.”“We no longer have an election day, we have eight election days.”“Get out and cast your ballot.”Chapters00:00  Cold open: 10 amendments on the ballot00:26  Welcome01:02  Today's topic and our source01:30  Amendment 1: Disabled veterans' spouse exemption02:27  Amendment 2: Local property tax rates03:02  Amendment 3: Post-conviction bail03:36  Amendment 4: Governor term limits04:07  Amendment 5: Retirement debt payments04:42  Amendment 6: Elderly tax exemptions05:15  Amendment 7: Drinking water utilities05:45  Amendment 8: Foreign adversary expropriation06:12  Amendment 9: Property tax freezes06:41  Amendment 10: Rehabilitated property07:14  Reading the full PAR guide08:29  Why your Nov. 3 vote matters09:58  Wrap-upResourcesPAR Louisiana Guide to the Constitutional Amendments: parlouisiana.org/resources/guide-to-the-constitutional-amendmentsShow LinksWebsite: rerealestatepodcast.comYouTube: youtube.com/@REREALESTATEPODCASTFacebook: facebook.com/rerealestatepodcastInstagram: instagram.com/rerealestatepodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@rerealestatepodcastFind every episode at rerealestatepodcast.com – subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.HostsBen HarangREALTOR® | Keller Williams Realty Bayou PartnersLa. License #: 36589Mobile: 985.859.2500 | Office: [email protected] | benharang.comClint C. GallianoREALTOR® | Keller Williams Realty Bayou PartnersLa. License #: 995704723Mobile: 985.647.4479 | SMS Hotline: (985) 200-5447Office: [email protected] | SoLahomegroup.comProduced by: Clint Galliano | Music by: Wiggins StudiosClick here to view the episode transcript. Click here to watch a video of this episode.

EPISODE 105Is Dual Agency Right for You? Louisiana Pros & Cons Explained | RE: Real Estate PodcastContent TypeDiscussionPrimary GoalKnow what dual agency means under Louisiana law, what a dual agent can and cannot do for you, and when to ask for your own agent instead.Keywordsdual agency Louisiana, designated agency, Louisiana Real Estate Commission, dual agency disclosure, buyer representation, listing agent, Houma real estate, Thibodaux real estate, South Louisiana homebuyers, real estate agent advocateSummaryOne agent, both sides of the same deal. In Louisiana that’s legal, but it has to be disclosed in writing. Ben and Clint break down how dual agency differs from Louisiana’s default of designated agency, what the Commission’s form says a dual agent still does, and what they can never share. They also get candid about how each of them handles it in practice – and why both now refer one side out.Key Topics•  How a yard-sign call turns into dual agency•  Louisiana’s default: designated agency, even inside the same brokerage•  When written consent has to be signed•  What a dual agent still does – and what’s missing from the list•  What a dual agent can’t share: bottom line, top dollar, motivation•  How dual agency used to work, and why Ben and Clint now refer it out•  The real upside (communication) and the real downside (no advocate)•  When dual agency can make sense, and when to pass•  Homework: questions to ask before you sign a dual agency formTitle Options•  Dual Agency in Louisiana: One Agent, Both Sides? The Pros & Cons | RE: Real Estate Podcast•  Should One Agent Represent Buyer and Seller in Houma? | RE: Real Estate Podcast•  What Can a Dual Agent Do for You in Louisiana? | RE: Real Estate PodcastSound Bites“Louisiana’s default is designated agency. Your agent is your agent individually.”“The only honest answer is, I can’t tell you that.”“So what am I paying you for?”“You become more of a transactional agent than an advocate.”“If you want somebody on your side, employ your own agent.”Chapters00:00  One agent, both sides of the deal00:32  Welcome01:15  Today’s topic: dual agency in Louisiana01:31  The yard-sign call02:02  Designated agency is the default02:27  When consent gets signed02:43  What a dual agent still does03:19  What a dual agent can’t share04:13  “So what am I paying you for?”04:17  How Ben and Clint handle dual agency07:37  Transactional agent vs. advocate08:04  How other states handle it08:24  The upside: one set of facts09:23  The downside: no advocate in your corner10:14  When it makes sense, and when to pass11:21  Homework: questions before you sign12:41  Why motivation stays private13:35  Wrap-upResourcesLouisiana Law of Agency (La. R.S. 9:3891–3899): lrec.gov/laws-and-rules/law-of-agencyLouisiana Real Estate Commission: lrec.govShow LinksWebsite: rerealestatepodcast.comYouTube: youtube.com/@REREALESTATEPODCASTFacebook: facebook.com/rerealestatepodcastInstagram: instagram.com/rerealestatepodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@rerealestatepodcastFind every episode at rerealestatepodcast.com – subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.HostsBen HarangREALTOR® | Keller Williams Realty Bayou PartnersLa. License #: 36589Mobile: 985.859.2500 | Office: [email protected] | benharang.comClint C. GallianoREALTOR® | Keller Williams Realty Bayou PartnersLa. License #: 995704723Mobile: 985.647.4479 | SMS Hotline: (985) 200-5447Office: [email protected] | SoLahomegroup.comProduced by: Clint Galliano | Music by: Wiggins StudiosClick here to view the episode transcript. Click here to watch a video of this episode.

EPISODE 104What Do September 2026's Numbers Mean for Houma-Thibodaux Buyers? | RE: Real Estate Podcast Content TypeDiscussionPrimary GoalUnderstand what September 2026's numbers mean for buyers and sellers in the Houma-Thibodaux area, and what to watch for heading into October and November.Keywordssouth louisiana real estate, houma thibodaux real estate, september 2026 housing market, lafourche parish homes, terrebonne parish real estate, va loan specialistSummaryBen Harang and Clint Galliano break down September 2026's numbers from the Bayou Board of REALTORS®: inventory down 17%, months of supply tightening, and the median sales price up nearly 12% for the month. They explain why a single month's headline can be misleading, what a softer month of pending sales could mean for October and November closings, and what buyers and sellers across Lafourche, Terrebonne, Assumption, and St. Mary parishes should do right now.Key Topics•  September 2026 market data from the Bayou Board of REALTORS®: inventory, supply, and pricing•  Why one month of headline numbers can be misleading•  Pending and closed sales trends heading into fall•  Housing affordability index and days on market•  Advice for buyers (get pre-approved) and sellers (price it right)•  A parish-by-parish look at Lafourche, Terrebonne, Assumption, and St. Mary Title Options•  September 2026 Houma-Thibodaux Real Estate Market Report | RE: Real Estate Podcast•  Why Is Inventory Tightening Across Lafourche and Terrebonne Parish? | RE: Real Estate PodcastSound Bites“September's numbers are in, and if you read only one headline, you'd think our market just took off. Look a little closer.”“Inventory's down seventeen percent from last September – fewer homes chasing buyers.”“Get pre-approved before you start looking, because inventory's thinner.”“Price it right the first time, because buyers out there are watching the numbers too.”Chapters00:00  Cold Open – September's Numbers Hook00:58  Welcome to the Show01:32  September Data from the Bayou Board of REALTORS®01:48  Inventory and Supply Drop02:26  Median Sales Price Jumps03:15  Does Tighter Supply Match the Ground?03:51  Why the Median Can Mislead You04:21  Pending and Closed Sales05:02  Housing Affordability Index05:25  Buyer Advice: Get Pre-Approved05:55  Seller Advice: Price It Right06:16  Your Homework This Month07:02  Local Spotlight: Lafourche, Terrebonne, Assumption and St. Mary07:27  Subscribe and Where to Find Us08:04  Sign-OffResourcesBayou Board of REALTORS®: Bayou Board of REALTORS® MLS directory Show LinksWebsite: rerealestatepodcast.comYouTube: youtube.com/@REREALESTATEPODCASTFacebook: facebook.com/rerealestatepodcastInstagram: instagram.com/rerealestatepodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@rerealestatepodcastFind every episode at rerealestatepodcast.com – subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. HostsBen HarangREALTOR® | Keller Williams Realty Bayou PartnersLa. License #: 36589Mobile: 985.859.2500 | Office: [email protected] | benharang.com Clint C. GallianoREALTOR® | Keller Williams Realty Bayou PartnersLa. License #: 995704723Mobile: 985.647.4479 | SMS Hotline: (985) 200-5447Office: [email protected] | SoLahomegroup.com Produced by: Clint Galliano | Music by: Wiggins StudiosClick here to view the episode transcript. Click here to watch a video of this episode.

EPISODE 103Louisiana Will vs. Living Trust: Succession, Divorce & Your Home | RE: Real Estate Podcast Content TypeInterviewPrimary GoalKnow what happens to a Louisiana home without a will, and decide whether a will or living trust fits your family.KeywordsLouisiana will vs living trust, Louisiana succession, forced heirship Louisiana, homestead exemption trust, Louisiana power of attorney real estate, selling a house during divorce Louisiana, community property Louisiana, Houma Thibodaux real estate, estate planning attorney Houma, Woody FalgoustSummaryIn Episode 103, estate planning attorney and title insurance producer Woody Falgoust joins Ben and Clint to explain what happens to a Louisiana house when the owner dies without a will, why majority doesn't rule among heirs, and how wills and living trusts compare. They also cover divorce and real estate, including selling or buying before community property is settled, and the power of attorney mistakes that delay closings.Key Topics•  What happens to a house when someone dies without a will•  Forced heirship and heirs who can't agree to sell•  Will vs. living trust, homestead exemption and Medicaid planning•  Life events that mean it's time to update your plan•  Divorce: your ex in your will, and selling or buying mid-divorce•  Louisiana power of attorney rules for closings Title Options•  What Happens to a Louisiana House With No Will? Ask a Houma Attorney | RE: Real Estate Podcast•  Do You Need a Will in Louisiana? What Happens to Your House Without One | RE: Real Estate PodcastSound Bites“Majority does not rule when it comes to co-owners or heirs.”“You don't get to stay co-owners forever. That's not an option.”“At a minimum, revisit your needs every five years.”“The notary cannot be a witness, and the seller cannot be a witness.”Chapters00:00  Cold open: do you need a will?00:24  Meet Woody Falgoust01:41  House with no will: how succession works03:02  Forced heirship explained04:05  Unopened successions at closing05:15  Why majority doesn't rule among heirs06:50  Will vs. living trust09:07  Trusts and the homestead exemption10:54  Revocable vs. irrevocable, Medicaid13:27  When to update your will or trust16:25  Divorce: your ex and your will17:59  Selling a house mid-divorce20:24  Buying mid-divorce: end the community22:04  Power of attorney for closings24:02  Homework and wrap-upResourcesWoody Falgoust – Title · Law · Estates: woodyfalgoust.comLa. C.C. art. 1493 (forced heirship): law.justia.comLa. C.C. art. 1608 (divorce and bequests): law.justia.comLa. C.C. art. 1833 (authentic act): law.justia.com Show LinksWebsite: rerealestatepodcast.comYouTube: youtube.com/@REREALESTATEPODCASTFacebook: facebook.com/rerealestatepodcastInstagram: instagram.com/rerealestatepodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@rerealestatepodcastFind every episode at rerealestatepodcast.com – subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. GuestWoody FalgoustAttorney at Law | Licensed Title Insurance ProducerWoody Falgoust – Title · Law · EstatesThibodaux | Houma | Plattenville985.447.6665 | [email protected] | woodyfalgoust.com  HostsBen HarangREALTOR® | Keller Williams Realty Bayou PartnersLa. License #: 36589Mobile: 985.859.2500 | Office: [email protected] | benharang.com Clint C. GallianoREALTOR® | Keller Williams Realty Bayou PartnersLa. License #: 995704723Mobile: 985.647.4479 | SMS Hotline: (985) 200-5447Office: [email protected] | SoLahomegroup.com Produced by: Clint Galliano | Music by: Wiggins StudiosClick here to view the episode transcript. Click here to watch a video of this episode.