RECkoning with Real Estate

RECkoning with Real Estate

RECkoning with Real Estate is your inside look at the real estate world through a fresh, consumer-focused lens. Hosted by The Real Estate Collaborative (REC), a residential real estate company, we dive into the history of housing, explore the challenges and opportunities in today’s housing market, talk to past clients, and highlight the inspiring work of housing activists, experts, and our valued sponsors. RECkoning with Real Estate is about building a better real estate company in hopes of building better communities, where everyone has access to a safe, stable, and affordable home. Whether you’re buying your first home, selling, or simply passionate about housing justice, RECkoning with Real Estate is your go-to resource for knowledge, empowerment, and community. Join REC and our guests every Sunday @ 11am on AM950 as we RECkon with Real Estate. Have a question? Go to https://www.theRECollab.com/ and hit the *Let’s Talk* button – we’ll do our best to answer it!

Episodes

January 19, 2026 28 mins
In part two of our conversation with YIMBY director and housing advocate Leora Tanjuatco Ross, we dig deeper into the U.S. housing shortage and focus on the power of individual action. This episode shows how a single person can make a meaningful impact in the push for more housing. Links below will help you get…
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In this episode, we welcome a special guest to discuss the housing shortage in the United States. We discuss why it’s so difficult to build new housing, and the reality that the U.S. is facing a genuine housing shortfall. Our guest, Leora Tanjuatco Ross, is the California Director of YIMBY Action, a national organization with…
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We’re keeping in real in this episode and bringing you the first ever RECkoning with Real Estate recording we did in Eden Prairie @ AM950. It was meant to be a dry-run and never see the light of day, but we think it’s a great primer on REC and how we’re different from the Big…
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This episode originally aired September 28, 2025: Ben Feldman, Owner of Active Insurance Solutions – a MN-based insurance independent agency – joins REC to discuss why it’s SO important to consider homeowner’s insurance when looking to buy. We talk about all the factors considered in pricing homeowner’s insurance and provide insight into questions you should…
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This episode originally aired October 19, 2025: This is the second part in a 2 part series and focuses on the housing non-profits that REC supports. How can Realtors make a difference in the housing justice space? Meghan and Paige with The Real Estate Collaborative (REC) continue the conversation about REC’s commitment to Housing Justice and what that…
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This episode originally aired Septmber 14, 2025: Paige Kahle, the Founder of The Real Estate Collaborative (REC) is joined again by REC’s OGs – Tara Swedberg and Meghan Howard. For the 2nd part of this series we’ll be discussing what makes REC different from other RE Companies. From how we handle Dual Agency to our…
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Extra! Extra! There’s no shortage of buzz about some unusual mortgage ideas making the rounds. So, what exactly are these so-called “portable mortgages,” and what would a 50-year mortgage term really mean for your wallet? Matt Berna, REC’s trusted mortgage consultant and sponsor, is back on RECkoning with Real Estate to explain these in detail…
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This episode originally aired November 9, 2025: The holidays can often feel chaotic, but we’re here to make them a little more magical – just like in the movies. How can we create a holiday season that feels more meaningful, less stressful, and truly joyful? In this episode, Paige and Taylor explore reimagining two of…
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This is the second installment of our two-part series, where we dive deeper into reimagining real estate with the goal of improving traditional systems. In this episode, we unpack complex topics such as the challenges and ethical gray areas of dual agency, the nuances between facilitation and full-service representation, and one of REC’s core principles:…
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This is the first episode of a two-part series featuring REC founder, Paige Kahle and two of REC’s newest agents: Taylor Hall and Marc Byers. In this episode, they share their journey of joining REC and reflect on the values that drive their work. Together, they discuss collaboration, transparency, higher-level thinking, challenging existing systems, and…
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The holidays can often feel chaotic, but we’re here to make them a little more magical – just like in the movies. How can we create a holiday season that feels more meaningful, less stressful, and truly joyful? In this episode, Paige and Taylor explore reimagining two of the most stressful parts of the holidays:…
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This week’s episode is a special one! Our very own realtor, Meghan, takes the host’s seat to chat with one of our valued sponsors and trusted equal opportunity lender, Matt Berna of Truestone Home Mortgage. They may ease your mind as they dive into the details of the pre-approval process — one of the most…
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Join REC to hear the story of one local Developer who is on a mission to build more housing – especially affordable housing. Bob Lux – Principal and Founder of Alatus – and his team have figured out a way to build affordable housing without massive subsidies. The Nine @ Lexington Station :: The story…
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This is the second part in a 2 part series and focuses on the housing non-profits that REC supports. How can Realtors make a difference in the housing justice space? Meghan and Paige with The Real Estate Collaborative (REC) continue the conversation about REC’s commitment to Housing Justice and what that work can look like for a real…
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How can Realtors make a difference in the housing justice space? Meghan and Paige with The Real Estate Collaborative (REC) talk about REC’s commitment to Housing Justice and what that work can look like for a real estate company. Listen in and find out! Housing Justice is Social Justice is Racial Justice. This is the first…
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In this episode, REC talks with Taylor Hall, owner of Evergreen Collective – St. Paul’s local refillery and low-waste shop – about how small businesses can act as vital third spaces that strengthen community. Taylor shares surprising insights on the connections between park design, affordable housing, and shopping small, and how each shapes the way…
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Ben Feldman, Owner of Active Insurance Solutions – a MN-based insurance independent agency – joins REC to discuss why it’s SO important to consider homeowner’s insurance when looking to buy. We talk about all the factors considered in pricing homeowner’s insurance and provide insight into questions you should be asking of your insurance agent when…
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Matt Berna, Loan Officer @ TruStone Home Mortgage, an equal housing opportunity lender, joins Paige with The Real Estate Collaborative for a discussion about home financing and affordability. We talk about the rapid increase of housing values in the Twin Cities in the past 5 years, the downpayment assistance that is available for buyers, and…
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Part 2 of The REC Difference. Paige Kahle, the Founder of The Real Estate Collaborative (REC) is joined again by REC’s OGs – Tara Swedberg and Meghan Howard. For the 2nd part of this series we’ll be discussing what makes REC different from other RE Companies. From how we handle Dual Agency to our flat…
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RECkoning with Real Estate’s Inaugural Episode! Paige Kahle, the Founder of The Real Estate Collaborative (REC) is joined by REC’s OGs – Tara Swedberg and Meghan Howard. We present a broad overview of how REC is different from the typical, traditional RE Company, speak about the housing crisis, and how we can get back to…
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