Ep 25 Philip Humber: A Faithful Path to Pitching Perfection

Ep 26: Q1 2026 Market Update + We found the 13th Floor?

00:00 Cold Open and Intro 01:02 The Missing 13th Floor 02:56 Lower Lobby Plot Twist 05:49 Big Show Setup 06:03 Property Tax Protest PSA 10:41 Mortgage Rate Check In 12:13 Q1 Market Update Numbers 23:07 Buyer Momentum Returns 25:00 Universal Spigot Theory 30:10 Wrap Up and Teaser 33:42 Closing and Contact Info

Ep 25 Philip Humber: A Faithful Path to Pitching Perfection

On Nathan Foreman’s East Texas Real Estate Podcast, Nathan and Harold interview Tyler-based commercial real estate broker Philip Humber, an East Texas native (born in Nacogdoches, raised in Carthage) and former MLB pitcher. Humber recounts learning baseball through Dixie League, mentorship from coach Robert Ellis, playing at Rice under Wayne Graham, winning the College World Series, and being drafted third overall in 2004. He describes early professional overconfidence, a UCL injury and Tommy John surgery, years of setbacks and trades, and finally establishing himself with the White Sox, where he threw a perfect game in Seattle in 2012. Humber explains his transition into commercial real estate at Burns Commercial Properties, emphasizing autonomy, honesty, and serving clients. 00:00 Cold Open Intro 00:43 Meet Philip Umbert 02:09 From Carthage to Rice 06:25 Perfect Game Reveal 07:13 Early Baseball Roots 11:28 Dixie League to Travel Ball 13:59 High School Run and Rice Glory 19:21 Youth Sports Today 29:51 Perfect Game Rarity 31:20 Draft Hype and Reality Check 36:17 Tommy John and Rehab 41:36 Back Up and Traded 44:27 Faith and Confidence 45:11 Reality Check in Minors 46:51 Money and Minor Leagues 48:07 Royals to White Sox Breakthrough 50:00 Perfect Game Meaning 52:28 Inside the Perfect Game 57:06 Pressure and Prayer 01:02:18 Career Decline and Retirement 01:06:29 Baseball Rule Changes 01:09:48 Hall of Fame Reflections 01:14:20 Life After Baseball 01:22:05 Real Estate Values and Integrity 01:23:57 Wrap Up and Where to Find Him

Ep 24 BFFs Discuss Basketball, Business and The Rose City

00:00 Podcast cold open 00:26 Guests in Tyler 01:24 Downtown construction shock 03:18 Why rebuild the square 06:53 Walkability and north Tyler 10:12 Business pain and support 11:48 Downtown market and ADABC 18:04 Construction chaos stories 20:11 Nonpartisan disclaimer bit 21:58 Steven returns to Texas 22:32 Highways and driverless cars 27:20 UIL tournament tradition 33:57 Rookies Join Tradition 35:02 Not About Basketball 37:02 Texas Converges Here 40:44 Commitment Without Phones 42:48 Lifelong Friends Return 44:30 Craziest Tournament Stories 45:42 Betting Fight Confession 48:18 Kids Learn The Ropes 50:55 Rose Festival Debate 58:31 Tyler Branding Identity 01:09:40 Boycott The Cowboys 01:13:01 Real Estate Market Wrap 01:15:53 Closing Thanks Signoff

Ep 23 What to Expect When You Are Inspecting

00:00 Podcast cold open00:54 Daylight saving debate04:46 Golf putter challenge10:44 Inspection episode intro11:49 Why inspections derail deals17:49 Inspection types overview22:22 No pass fail reports24:11 Why reports cause panic31:25 How to read findings33:37 Health safety hazards34:57 Mold reality check37:25 Electrical red flags41:41 Drainage plumbing risks42:32 Structural Systems Overview43:02 Foundation Fears And Reports46:10 Normal Settling Versus Trouble48:50 When Cracks Cross The Line52:31 Neighborhood Clues And Pockets55:09 Pier And Beam Praise59:32 Cosmetic Items And Overload01:04:03 Buyer Playbook After Inspection01:11:43 Negotiating Repairs Realistically01:12:51 Seller Strategy Disclose Prepare01:20:02 Bend Dont Break Negotiations01:22:25 Agent Role Vendors And Tone01:26:40 Final Wrap And Call To Action

Ep 22 Winter Olympics Controversies and a Candid East Texas Real Estate Market Update

00:00 Cold Open and Setup 00:42 Welcome Back No Guest 01:48 Back to Real Estate Data 02:57 Why the Olympics Rule 04:45 No More Top Five 07:50 Listings and Shoutouts 10:17 Olympic Controversies Begin 11:15 Ski Jump Suit Scandal 13:41 Ice Dancing Judge Drama16:02 Biathlon Off Field Chaos 22:34 Downhill Highlights and Crashes 29:29 Wrapping Olympics Talk 30:30 January Market Snapshot 31:57 Why The Plateau 38:31 Affordability Squeeze 43:30 Taxes And Insurance Surge 50:45 Rentals And Investor Pressure 52:24 Distressed Sales Rising 54:41 Seller Buyer Playbook 01:03:11 Refi Tips And Sign Off