The Main Mike Podcast

Episode 117: Leading Joplin Forward ft. Mayor Keenan Cortez

Welcome back to the Main Mike Podcast today our host Adam Escoto sits down with his co-hosts and special guest City Mayor Keenan Cortez as he shares his 20-year journey of community service, from volunteer committees to eventually being unanimously elected mayor and the personal transformation that fueled his commitment to serve. He opens up about balancing his roles as mayor, pastor, and full-time healthcare worker, emphasizing faith, dedication, and the importance of staying grounded. Sit back, relax and let's learn together!

BONUS Episode 7: Mortgage Moves Ahead

Welcome back to Bonus Episode 7 of the Main Mike Podcast, hosted by Kaleb Foster and his cohosts Adam Escoto and Dustin Davidson. This episode breaks down the impact of the recent 40-day government shutdown on USDA and VA loans, highlighting major backlogs and delays for buyers waiting to close. They discuss a new 50-year mortgage and portable mortgages, examining how each could affect affordability, mobility, and long-term equity for homeowners. Sit back, relax and let's learn together!

Episode 116: The Solace House of the Ozarks ft. Dara Steffen

Welcome back to The Main Mike Podcast, today Adam Escoto sits down with co-hosts Dustin Davidson and Kaleb Foster, and their guest Dara Steffen who is the chair of the Membership and Public Engagement Committee for the Ozark Gateway Association of Realtors, who shares how the committee supports both local agents and the community. She highlights their current project with Solace House of the Ozarks, a nonprofit home providing free end-of-life care, and explains how the committee is decorating the home and collecting comfort items for patients and families. Dara also encourages community involvement, emphasizing the importance of connection, volunteerism, and ongoing outreach through the local board.

Episode 115: Inspecting the Myths

Welcome back to The Main Mike Podcast, today Adam Escoto sits down with his fellow co hosts Dustin Davidson and Kaleb Foster as they discuss first-time ‍ ‌‍ ‍‌ ‍ ‌‍ ‍‌ home buyers need to thoroughly understand the inspection process along with clarifying typical misunderstandings such as the idea that inspections are compulsory or have a "pass/fail" result. The differences between inspections and appraisals, how buyers can manage the results, and the reason why every house has problems that need to be checked separately are also discussed by ‍ ‌‍ ‍‌ ‍ ‌‍ ‍‌them. Sit back, relax and let's learn together.

BONUS Episode 6: Normal Is the New Boom ft. Don Fifer

Welcome back to BONUS Episode 6 of the Main Mike Podcast hosted by Kaleb Foster and Adam Escoto. Today we have a special market update for you as we talk everything real estate with our broker: Don Fifer. Don explains that while some price ranges show slight dips, overall activity, buyer demand, and appreciation remain steady indicating a strong, balanced market rather than a downturn. Tune in to get the full update so sit back, relax and let's learn together!