Episode 30: “Stucco Work Services – Cracks, Masonry & Family Business” | Keep’n It Real-T

What exactly is stucco, and why does it matter so much in Florida homes? 🏡 In this episode, hosts Martha Smith & Natalia Pierantoni sit down with Chris Perez, owner of Stucco Work Services (and Martha’s brother!), to break down everything you need to know about stucco, masonry, and home maintenance.

We cover: ✅ What stucco really is and why it’s so common in Florida ✅ Cracks—when they’re harmless vs. when they spell big problems ✅ The worst damage Chris has seen from ignored repairs ✅ Tips for homeowners & Realtors to make stucco last longer ✅ Other services beyond stucco (brick, fireplaces, patching & more) ✅ Fun family stories and rapid-fire questions to close it out 🎤

Whether you’re a homeowner, Realtor, or just curious about construction, this episode has practical tips and some laughs along the way.

📩 Need stucco or masonry work? Reach out to Chris Perez – Stucco Work Services! 📲 Follow us on IG: @keepnitreal_t 💙 Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday!

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🎙️ Episode 29: Appraisals Explained: How Home Values Are Determined | Keep’n It Real-T

Ever wondered how the value of your home is determined? 🏡 In this episode, Martha Smith & Natalia Pierantoni sit down with Nick Burnette, Certified Residential Appraiser & President of Precision Appraisal, to break down the appraisal process step by step.

We cover everything you need to know about appraisals, including: ✅ What an appraisal is and why it’s required ✅ What factors appraisers actually look at (it’s more than just comps!) ✅ How Realtors can challenge an appraisal—and when it makes sense ✅ The biggest mistakes homeowners and agents make that hurt appraisals ✅ How Florida’s market trends and new appraisal forms affect valuations ✅ Nick’s funniest and weirdest appraisal stories 👀

Whether you’re a buyer, seller, Realtor, or just curious about how property values are determined, this episode will give you insider knowledge and practical tips to make your next deal smoother.

🔥 Plus, we wrap it up with a rapid-fire Q&A—including the strangest thing Nick has ever seen during an appraisal!

📩 Questions or want to be a guest? Email us at: keepnitrealt@gmail.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @keepnitreal_t 💙 Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday!

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🎙️ Episode 28 of Keep’n It Real-T features transformational speaker and clinical hypnotherapist Lani Gonzales — a former attorney turned healer, world traveler, and founder of the Goddess Growth Collective.

From the high-pressure world of law to creating a practice that helps women heal and thrive, Lani’s story is one of reinvention, resilience, and purpose.

In this conversation with hosts Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni, we dive into:

• Lani’s journey from law to hypnotherapy

• The truth about hypnotherapy and how it works

• How the mind-body connection unlocks deep healing

• Tools to overcome limiting beliefs and burnout

• Grounding practices to reduce stress and reset energy

• Building self-worth and success from a place of alignment

• Boundaries, routines, and rituals for entrepreneurs & realtors

• What it really means to live with purpose

🔥 Plus: Lani joins us for a Rapid Fire round—sharing her morning routine, biggest mindset shifts, and the one piece of advice she’d give her younger self.

💥 If you’re an entrepreneur, high-achiever, or someone seeking clarity and healing, this episode will help you release stress, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with intention.

• Former Attorney turned Transformational Speaker & Hypnotherapist

• Founder of Goddess Growth Collective

• Helping women redefine success, reconnect with their bodies, and live with purpose

📲 Follow Lani here: @goddessgrowthcollective

Keep’n It Real-T with Martha Smith & Natalia Pierantoni brings you raw conversations with entrepreneurs, athletes, and leaders making an impact in Tampa Bay and beyond.

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