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The Real Deal with Asher Cohen

The Real Deal with Asher Cohen

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 Hosted by Asher Cohen, founder of BUYAZRE.com. He provides Real Deal information about Real Deal topics from business to interpersonal relationships!Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Economics
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  • Episode 14: 1031 Exchanges Explained: What Every Real Estate Investor Should Know with Sheila Long

    Episode 14: 1031 Exchanges Explained: What Every Real Estate Investor Should Know with Sheila Long
    Mar 12 2026
    If you’ve owned investment real estate, you’ve probably heard the term 1031 exchange, but many investors still don’t fully understand how it works or how powerful it can be. In this episode of The Real Deal Podcast, host Asher Cohen sits down with Sheila Long, Vice President and Certified Exchange Specialist at Old Republic Exchange Company. Sheila works with investors every day helping them defer capital gains taxes and strategically transition from one property to the next through 1031 exchanges. Together they break down: • What a 1031 exchange actually is • Who it’s designed for (and who it’s not) • The strict 45-day and 180-day timelines investors must follow • Common mistakes property owners make • How investors can scale from one property to multiple properties • The difference between vacation homes, second homes, and investment properties • What a reverse exchange is and when it makes sense If you’re thinking about selling an investment property or growing your real estate portfolio, this episode will help you understand one of the most powerful wealth-building strategies in real estate.
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    23 mins
  • Episode 13: Navigating 2026 with Creative Real Estate Featuring Chris Prefontaine

    Episode 13: Navigating 2026 with Creative Real Estate Featuring Chris Prefontaine
    Dec 10 2025
    In this episode of The Real Deal with Asher Cohen, Asher sits down with Chris Prefontaine, CEO of Smart Real Estate Coach, multi-bestselling author, and host of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast — to unpack what’s ahead for real estate professionals entering 2026. With uncertainty, optimism, and noise swirling in equal measure, Chris brings it back to what he knows best: creative real estate, strategic mindset, and the power of staying consistent in any market. What We Cover:
    • 2026 Market Sentiment: Why even billionaires can’t predict the future — and how to bulletproof yourself no matter what happens
    • Creative Real Estate 101: Chris breaks down real estate on your terms in the clearest way you’ve ever heard
    • The Real Deal Questions: The three must-ask questions he uses to uncover real seller motivation and create win-win deals
    • Why Creative Strategies Thrive in Uncertain Times: From tired landlords to buyers locked out of traditional financing
    • The Success Formula: Why plans outperform goals, and what agents/investors often get wrong about “results”
    • How to Become the Authority in Your Market: Books, podcasts, consistency, and the long game
    • Family Business Insights: How Chris built a thriving multi-generational real estate company — without forcing roles
    • 2026 Growth Priorities: What Chris and his team are focusing on this year, and why it matters for agents and investors everywhere
    Chris also shares a powerful reminder: “Exposure matters more than any of us realize. Follow the people who are where you want to go — not the noise.” And to top it off, Chris gifts all listeners free access to two of his bestselling books, no shipping, no gimmicks: 👉 Get your free books: 3paydaysbooks.com/asher This episode is packed with practical wisdom, mindset shifts, and real strategies you can apply immediately — whether you’re a brand-new agent, seasoned investor, or somewhere in between. Listen now and walk into 2026 with clarity, confidence, and creative options.
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    23 mins
  • Episode 12: Blueprints & Bold Moves: The Real Talk on Custom Builds ft. Nicholas Tsontakis, Dwell Boldly

    Episode 12: Blueprints & Bold Moves: The Real Talk on Custom Builds ft. Nicholas Tsontakis, Dwell Boldly
    Nov 11 2025

    This episode of The Real Deal started as a casual business conversation—and quickly turned into a gold mine of insight.

    Asher sat down with architect Nicholas Tsontakis of Dwell Boldly, and what was supposed to be a simple chat about architecture became a real-world breakdown of what actually matters when you’re thinking about land, custom builds, or complex remodels.

    No fluff. Just the kind of things people wish they knew before they buy.

    We talked through things like:

    • What can make or break a land purchase before you ever close (yes… easements and utilities matter more than you think)

    • The real difference between working with an architect vs. a draftsman—and when each makes sense

    • Why hillside, Paradise Valley, and Arcadia projects are in a category of their own

    • How the right team turns “this might be impossible” into a real plan

    If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I love the idea… I just don’t know where to start,” this conversation will meet you right there.

    🎧 Listen in—and if land or a custom build is on your radar, let’s talk.
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    43 mins
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