Leigh Brown: Crazy Shit In Real Estate Podcast

Podcast: Real Talk with Leigh Brown

Crazy Sh*t in Real Estate just got a glow-up — say hello to Real Talk with Leigh Brown! 🎙️
Same wild stories. Same hard-earned wisdom. Same bold personality. Just with a name your broker and your mama can actually say out loud. A podcast that will shatter the HGTV-induced veneer of real state, and celebrate the challenges of working in this wild, wacky business.
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Crazy Shit In Real Estate

We all say we want affordable housing, but what if the real problem isn’t what we think it is?

I sat down with mortgage expert Phil Ganz, and let me tell you - he did not hold back. We dig into what’s actually driving affordability, what builders are doing behind the scenes, and why some of the “solutions” people push might be making things worse.

And just when you think you’ve got a handle on it, we get into HOAs, condo financing, and one story that proves real estate is never boring.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Why housing should be viewed as 50 separate state-level markets
  • How building speed directly impacts affordability
  • Reasons some states are seeing more housing growth and some aren’t
  • Ways builder incentives and interest rates affect monthly payments
  • Why regulation slows construction and raises costs

About Phil Ganz

With over 26 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Phil Ganz has helped thousands of families achieve the dream of homeownership with clarity, confidence, and care. He is a nationally ranked top 1% originator and a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist. He is passionate about building people-first businesses that empower clients, partners, and teammates alike.

Follow Phil

  • Website: https://www.makefloridayourhome.com/ | https://www.nextwavemortgage.com/
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/askthemortgageexpert/
  • Instagram: @askamortgageexpert
  • TikTok: @askthemortgageexpert
  • Contact Number: (617) 529-9317
  • Email: phil@nextwavemortgage.com

About Leigh Brown

Leigh Brown is a keynote speaker and leadership expert who helps organizations navigate growth, conflict, and change with clarity and courage.

Her message resonates with leaders facing real-world pressure—whether that’s housing challenges, organizational friction, or cultural shifts.

Her latest book, Next Is Now, equips leaders to stop reacting and start leading with intention.

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Real Talk: What’s Actually Stopping Us From Building Affordable Housing with Phil Ganz

Aired on:
April 9, 2026

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