If you’ve ever wanted to give a bigger gift to a charity but felt stuck with the same old “write a check” playbook, this conversation opens a door most donors and nonprofits don’t even realize exists. We sit down with Matt Hayes, cofounder of EnGiven, to unpack how complex giving actually works and why the next wave of generosity is coming from appreciated assets, not spare cash.

Matt explains how EnGiven partners with 501(c)(3) nonprofits to help them accept cryptocurrency donations and stock donations through simple, branded online widgets. We talk about what happens after a donor clicks donate: how transfers work, why nonprofits typically want to liquidate speculative assets, and how a platform can handle donor support, receipting, and transparency so charities can focus on relationships instead of paperwork. We also break down donor-advised funds (DAFs) in plain English, including why donors use them for tax planning and how DAF-style workflows can make gift acceptance easier for nonprofits.

Attorney Justice Mullen helps connect the dots to charitable planning and estate planning. We dig into why donating appreciated stock, crypto, or real estate can be so powerful, especially when capital gains tax would otherwise take a bite out of the value. We also touch on larger strategies that may come up alongside giving, including 1031 exchanges and charitable trust options designed to align generosity with long-term income and legacy goals.

If you’re a donor, a nonprofit leader, or someone thinking about legacy protection, listen through to the end and share this with a charity you care about. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what kind of asset would you consider donating if the process were truly simple?

Waiting can feel like the safest move, but what if it is quietly costing you money, peace of mind, and options you do not get back? We unpack the real “cost of waiting” in real estate and in life, from homeowners delaying a move to investors postponing a tough decision about a property that no longer fits. Sometimes waiting is the right call, but we keep coming back to one honest filter: are you intentionally waiting, or are you avoiding the conversation that would bring clarity?

We walk through real examples that show how delay compounds. Deferred maintenance can turn a simple repair into a major expense, and hesitation around pricing or preparation can leave a listing stuck while the market moves on. We also dig into tax strategy that homeowners and families often overlook, including the primary residence capital gains exclusion and why timing matters when major life changes happen. If you have lost a spouse, we discuss an important two-year window that may affect how much you net after taxes, along with the practical reality that grief and logistics rarely follow a neat schedule.

On the investment side, we connect estate planning, legacy goals, and real estate portfolios. We explain step-up basis at inheritance, why shared ownership among heirs can create conflict, and where tools like a 1031 exchange may fit. For investors tired of active management, we also preview Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) options that can provide fractional ownership in professionally managed real estate, which can simplify both income planning and future inheritance for the right situation. We close with a quick Henderson County market update and an invitation to learn more at upcoming events with Troy Wada.

If this conversation helps, subscribe for more local real estate insights, share it with a friend who is stuck in “maybe later,” and leave a review so more people can find the show. What decision are you putting off right now, and what question would help you move forward?

Ten years on local radio teaches you something: communities run on people who keep showing up. We’re celebrating a decade of the George Real Estate Group Radio Show on WHKP, and we start with a clear update on the Henderson County real estate market. Yes, interest rates are higher, but homes are still selling, inventory is still tight, and the biggest shift many folks feel is time, with longer days on market and a longer path from listing to closing. We talk through what those local numbers can mean if you’re buying, selling, relocating, or planning an investment move.

Then we spotlight a Hometown Hero who’s putting gratitude into action. David Lewkowicz joins us to share the story behind the Seventh Annual First Responder Day of Thanks, a community effort that provides free breakfast, a catered lunch, and a family meal for first responders across Henderson County. David explains how the idea took shape in 2020, why it resonated, and how it has grown into a well-run event powered by sponsors and more than a hundred volunteers.

We also dig into a practical model that goes beyond one day: a 24-hour responder room designed as a place of rest, food, and encouragement, now expanding into Buncombe County and available for other churches to replicate. If you’ve ever wondered what meaningful first responder appreciation looks like on the ground, this conversation makes it real.

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