Deb Spence’s Housing Warrior podcast is an exceptional listen. Deb Spence seeks to eliminate housing discrimination. They are passionate about ending decades of door-slamming to those on the margins of society. They are determined to go back and buy the building. Deb is so passionate about it that she created a brokerage. Fierce Realty Corp is changing real estate by creating an ecosystem of training, mentoring, and educating consumers on how to build generational wealth while serving their communities at the same time. It’s called the Fierce Formula©!
Season 1
Episode 1
Deb Spence interviews Samantha Twining, a housing accessibility warrior. Samantha takes us on a journey of being in a wheelchair and looking for affordable housing. She tells us how she is tackling the housing problem and her ideas on the solution.
Make sure to listen to the end because she has an ask for Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Developers, Project Managers, Students, Volunteers, and any creative minds willing to help.
Interviewing Samantha is a great kickoff episode to Deb Spence’s Housing Warrior Podcast.
Episode 2
I am not saying gig life is bad or good. However, there’s another way to work a flexible schedule and earn much more.
Because of real estate, my life changed dramatically for the better, and I am so happy that I took action and began my career as soon as I learned how easy it is to get started. I went to real estate school for two weeks, studied for another two weeks, submitted my application, became licensed, and within four weeks, I had ten listings and a fat check. How did I do it? Well, I had the intention to do it, which is essential. It was a fire in my belly to become successful. I wrote a book about it called Burning Desire.
Episode 3
Deb Spence interviews Clayton Pronold, a title insurance warrior. Clay walks us through buying real estate and the title process.
Clay was a speaker for #Jumpstartpottstown’s most recent Jump’nar on title insurance. We hope you find some helpful information.
Episode 4
Deb Spence gives a sneak peek at how she evolved into a housing warrior with the creation of The Fierce Formula©.
You will learn how Deb became an advocate for her community, helped with tangled title issues, and learned how to fully represent her clients.
Now Deb is a coach, mentor, and inspiration to many new real estate agents and veteran agents looking to reboot their careers.
Episode 5
The history of zoning is messy, and Deb Spence shares her research on how it all began. Learn how Realtors divided subdivisions, who was allowed to buy, and who was excluded.
Deb pulls most of it from the book “Freedom to Discriminate” by Gene Slater.
Episode 6
Fantasia is an excellent R & B artist whose claim to fame was winning American Idol in May 2004. Her song “Lose to Win” is the inspiration for Episode 6.
Deb Spence compares the song and its relationship to a real estate career, homeownership, and real estate investment.
Episode 7
Stop The Violence: You’re Headed for Self-Destruction! Deb Spence shares her experience at a community meeting against violence held by Montgomery County Mentor Association leaders. Through Deb’s storytelling, we learn about community leadership, the extinction of Black Boys, stopping the violence, and what Deb is doing. Hint: #jrjumpstartpottstwon
Episode 8
Deb Spence, the housing warrior, addresses the issues with contractors. It’s a huge problem across the country, and as a housing warrior, Deb faces these challenges daily as a Realtor, Property Manager, and Real Estate Broker/Owner.
Deb does point out that not all contractors are bad. The good ones, like Tony over at Precise Homes Unlimited and Jahbulani of Bootfcutfixedit, are top of mind.
However, there are numerous bad contractors and unfortunate stories of how they manipulate the elderly and the unknowing.
Hopefully, this episode will shed light on the problem and push the needle toward reform.
Check out this article written by my friend Vera Gibbons, writer for yahoo finance.
Season 2
Episode 1
Season 2 of Deb’s Spence Housing Warrior dives full speed ahead with discussing the new Pa—Public Education Funding Lawsuit Decision and how it intersects with real estate.
“Let’s say hypothetically, your home is undervalued, your children receive less than a stellar education, and you pay the highest in school taxes.
With this financial, emotional, and educational distress-how can you keep your head above water? How can you build a life for your family? How can you create generational wealth? Furthermore, less talk about financial, emotional, and educational stress results. What does that look like in your community?”
Episode 2
Housing should be available and attainable for all. In Episode 2 of Season 2, I discuss being a part of the solution. First, I created a Fierce Housing Center. Second, I’m a housing advocate and warrior for all my clients and potential clients. And lastly, I am working on a transitional or permanent housing solution for those on the margins who need a helping hand. I call it a Shipping Container Community. If you are interested in helping, please send me an email, text, or social media me (LOL)
Episode 3
In season 2, episode 3 of Deb Spence’s Housing Warrior podcast, titled “Kicking Your Landlord to the Curb and Becoming a Black Homeowner,” Deb speaks with guest Kyle Redmond, a UWM Account Manager.
The episode addresses Black individuals and families’ barriers when becoming homeowners, including how Blacks were excluded from specific areas.
Kyle shares his insight and encouragement to those families to speak with a knowledgeable mortgage lender and become a homeowner. Kyle says it is not as complicated as it may seem. He said, “those barriers are not as prevalent as they once were” He also noted that Deb has access to many tools and programs to help anyone purchase a home with her partnership with the most prominent and number one mortgage lender in the country, UWM.
Kyle Redmond provides tips and resources for Black individuals interested in becoming homeowners, including taking advantage of available grants and programs.
The episode ends with a call to action for listeners to prioritize Black homeownership.
Episode 4
Hey, all. Deb Spence here, and welcome to Deb Spence’s Housing Warrior. Today I want to talk about reducing crime in Philadelphia by providing renovated homes to first-time homebuyers. Today, we will discuss the link between affordable housing and crime rates and how I address this issue.
Studies have shown a direct link between affordable housing and crime rates. People with access to safe and affordable housing are less likely to engage in criminal activity. This is because they are more likely to feel a sense of stability and security, which can reduce stress and anxiety. In addition, when people have a stake in their community, they are more likely to take an active role in keeping it safe.
As a Housing Warrior, my organization, Fierce Realty Corp, has been tasked with my substantial real estate developer the job of helping first-time home buyers into renovated homes in up-and-coming and friendly neighborhoods. By doing this, the organization can provide affordable housing to people who may not otherwise be able to afford it. Plus, this can help reduce crime rates in these areas by giving people stability and security.
Also, when homes are renovated, it can make the area more attractive to other homebuyers, leading to more investment. This can create a cycle of improvement, where the neighborhood becomes more desirable, and more people are willing to invest in it.
By providing affordable housing to first-time homebuyers, I, via my brokerage Fierce Realty am also helping to address issues of gentrification. When neighborhoods become more desirable, there is often pressure to raise property values, which can lead to the displacement of long-time residents. Affordable housing can help people stay in their communities and benefit from the improvements.