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Offbeat Agent Podcast follows Matt Ward (aka @offbeatagent) and he delves into real estate all over the country. From affordability of homes to cost of living to inclusivity, Ward touches on many topics that are relevant to those folks who have begun to rethink where they want to live post pandemic.
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In this episode of the Offbeat Agent Podcast I talk with Artivist Angie Walton about the revitalization of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Angie is a marketing professional and filmmaker who is documenting Pine Bluff's rise form the ashes.Pine Bluff is a city in southeastern Arkansas, known for its history as a major center of agriculture, industry, and transportation. However, in recent years, Pine Bluff has struggled with economic decline and high crime rates, which have earned it a reputation ...
In this episode of the Offbeat Agent Podcast Matt Ward interviews Wheeling West Virginia City Councilwoman Rosemary Ketchum. Matt and Rosemary discuss at length the challenges facing small town America, specifically in Appalachia. From correcting false tropes about West Virginia cities to housing affordability to the evolution of local economies, Rosemary addresses what her and her town are doing the reverse the brain drain that plagues the Wheeling and towns like it.
In this episode of the Offbeat Agent Podcast we talk about the slowing of Mortgage applications for real estate purchases, the growth in cash buyers and a new program by Bank of America to make home ownership more realistic for Black and Latino home buyers.Also, I interview Wendy Gilch of SellingLater.com about her organization and the overall need for transparency in Real Estate. This interview is taken from our Reddit Talk which happened on August 26th, 2022.http://www.sellinglater.comhttps...
In this episode of the Offbeat Agent Podcast I just try to get back to putting out episodes again. Yeah, that means it ain't going to be all polished and pretty. Also this episode is the first episode where I use my Zoom H6 to record directly from my back yard near my garden in Westerville, Ohio. I discuss the meaning behind the 'market transition' that all agents are talking about. I also discuss the issues related to finding housing in the United States and some solutions. In addition we fo...
In this episode of the Offbeat Agent Podcast we explore the history, purpose and shortcomings of Land Banks. We talk about the irony of the Republican authoritarian legislation related to Roe V Wade's strike down and we talk about three very rural Cheap Ass Homes.Here is a link to the Land Bank Maphttps://communityprogress.org/resources/land-banks/national-land-bank-map/What states have legal abortionhttps://www.politico.com/news/2022/06/24/abortion-laws-by-state-roe-v-wade-00037695Cheap Ass ...
In this episode I talk about the Cato Institute Freedom Index focusing on the top 10 freest countries in the world and the top ten most and least free states in the United States. I also talk about how much I hate social media click bait 'gurus'. I also cover my problem with the whole red state blue state divide and talk about my favorite festival of the year, Comfest. Come see me Friday June 24th at Comfest in Columbus Ohio cleaning up trash as a volunteer. I will be around the whole day and...
This one was tough, so long in the making and likely imperfect of course. I may get some facts wrong and sometimes I might talk out of the side of my neck, but it's done. Episode 1. In this episode we talk about ADHD being like the band Phish, my plans to leave Ohio, How I handle people road raging on me and conclude the first episode of the Offbeat Agent Podcast with the top 10 Most Affordable Cities that are highly ranked by the Human Rights Campaign Equality Index.Here is a link to t...
Welcome to Offbeat Columbus, I am your host Matt WardI am a Father, Husband, Cynical Realtor, Demotivational Speaker, formally traveled stand-up comedian, unqualified spiritual guide and generally Offbeat Individual.Each week I will bring you the weird from around Columbus Ohio and beyond. Thanks for joining me.Episode 6 The SheepleThis week we will talk about laziness, Individual Liberties, a story about the river monsters of Ohio, The Bush Legacy in Columbus, The Real Estate Flashback...
Offbeat ColumbusEpisode 5- Attack of the KarensThis week we will Talk about the Clintonville Amusement Park, We will discuss No Mow May, We will go over a list of ruined names, feature a Drag Queen who has made a business out of baking cookies, Check in on this weeks Florida Man, The Real Estate Flashback house of the week, and I will read my commencement speech I wrote for the Class of 2020.No Mow Mayhwww.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2020/04/08/appleton-residents-can-skip-lawn-mow...
Episode 4- CannibalismThis week we are going to discuss the Christian Horror Film I acted in, The lies that Real Estate apps are peddling, We’ll take a listen to racist customer voice mail from my days at Verizon Wireless, The Real Estate Flash Back House of the Week, A local crime story about a $10,000 bicycle, Debut of the segment FLORIDA MAN and we will end with a song about people turning to cannibalism.Christian Horror Film “Sahri” Link to my appearance https://youtu.be/QQD_giJ2MWI?t=573...
This week we will be discussing a local Civil War Interment Camp, the crime of the week, a statement from the Insane Clown Possee, More Gems from the NBC4 Facebook Comments section, The Real Estate Flashback House of the week from 1990 and a song from the Sushidouche Podcast.Link to Camp Chase Articlehttp://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Camp_ChaseLink to Menard's Lady FB Videohttps://www.facebook.com/biblethumper815/videos/10163460155495125/The Sushidouche Podcast https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/...
In this episode of Offbeat Columbus, I will be talking about Gay Hitler, The Stay in Place Order Protesters, The Marion Man who has become infamous for dying of Covid-19, News about falling crime stats related to the Stay in Place Order, The Real Estate Flashback House of the Week from the past and giving a shout out to Columbus Capeless Hero Cecily King.Here are Cecily's instructions for making your own freeway signs to keep her movement going!How to make freeway signsGet some bedsheets at t...
In this debut episode of Offbeat Columbus Matt Ward reads a news release from Columbus Police about two large rifle parties at Airbnbs, a Police beat article about a shitting squatter in New Albany and talks about hugs, Covid-19 and random Real Estate ponderings.Links from episode:Real Estate Article: Lenders get Stricterhttps://www.housingwire.com/articles/lenders-get-stricter-as-some-borrowers-think-they-dont-have-to-pay/Police Beat Storyhttps://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20200411/new-albany...
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