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The Future of Real Estate: Predictions and Market Trends Uncovered with Keren Gonen https://www.realtyexecutives.com/agent/keren-gonen About the Guest(s): Keren Gonen is a leading real estate agent in Sussex County, New Jersey. With eight years of experience, she has successfully navigated over 500 transactions, establishing herself as the county's top agent. Israeli-American, Keren Gonen is celebrated for her unique approach to real estate, emphasizing kindness and mentorship in her practice. Well-versed in both buyer and seller advocacy, she leverages her entrepreneurial background to guide clients through the complexities of real estate with integrity and enthusiasm. Episode Summary: Welcome to an engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, where Chris sits down with Keren Gonen, the top real estate agent in Sussex County, New Jersey. Join them for an insightful discussion on the current state of the real estate market, the impact of interest rates, and how caring deeply about clients can set successful real estate agents apart. With 16 years and 2,400 episodes under his belt, Chris continues to deliver thought-provoking content with the help of his astute guests. During this episode, Chris and Keren Gonen delve into the intricacies of real estate transactions and the evolving market dynamics. Keren Gonen shares her predictions for the housing market in New Jersey, emphasizing the importance of purchasing now despite high interest rates. She discusses the consequences of waiting for lower rates and the potential for property values to climb further due to material costs and labor shortages. Keren Gonen also advocates for a shift in the real estate industry towards prioritizing client needs and maintaining ethical standards. Key Takeaways: Current Market Insight: Karen discusses the continuous appreciation of house prices in New Jersey, predicting a 3-5% annual increase, stressing the importance of buying sooner rather than later. Interest Rate Advice: Waiting for interest rates to drop could lead to buying at higher prices, leading to overall higher expenses. Client-Centric Approach: Real estate agents should prioritize client welfare over personal gain, fostering trust and loyalty in an industry often criticized for ethical lapses. Creative Living Solutions: A trend toward multi-generational living arrangements may become more common as housing affordability becomes an issue. Regional Advantages: Keren Gonen highlights the advantages of living in Sussex County, New Jersey, noted for its serene landscapes and rural charm, alongside affordable housing options. Notable Quotes: "I enjoy helping people at their most stressful time. For most people, selling and buying a house will be the largest transaction they ever do." "Buy now because the rents are going through the roof, and that's not going to change anytime soon." "I believe in God and the universe and things. Good things will come to me because I take care of others, not because I look out for myself at all times." "Houses will continue to appreciate at least in the next two to four years by three to 5% on an annual basis." "Every young couple is moving out of their parents' house into an apartment or a house, or doing whatever. What I think will happen is that younger generations will be moving in with their parents."

18 Juli 32min

Outback Odyssey by Paul Rushworth-Brown https://www.amazon.com/Outback-Odyssey-Paul-Rushworth-Brown/dp/1964700140 Paulrushworthbrown.com "Outback Odyssey" tells the story of a young man from Yorkshire who emigrates to Australia in the 1950s under the Big Brother Movement scheme. Working on a sheep station with Aboriginal stockmen, he learns the ways of the outback and pursues the legend of Wiberg's Gold. This novel promises to combine the rich historical detail Rushworth-Brown is known for with the rugged allure of the Australian wilderness.About the author Paul's novels are authentic and gritty, with twists and turns the reader won't see coming. He paints a realistic image of how peasants would have lived in the 16th and 17th centuries. However, that is only the backdrop to suspenseful and mysterious stories with romantic tones. His novel 'Red Winter Journey' https://bit.ly/3WXHVUs has been nominated for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards (Christina Stead Prize for fiction). His new novel 'Dream of Courage' has been long-listed for the Historical Fiction Club’s Book of the Year Award and will be released in November. Paul has been a guest on ABC, BBC, and America Tonight with Kate Delaney and regularly features on the Witty Writers Show in the US.

17 Juli 26min

Snapshots in Eternity: Stitching Together the Four Corners of Existence by Jeffrey C Starbuck https://www.amazon.com/Snapshots-Eternity-Stitching-Together-Existence/dp/1935914227 Jeffreystarbuck.com "What is That, which, when known, everything else becomes known?" Poet, psychotherapist, spiritual mentor and "Renaissance healer," Jeffrey Starbuck's first volume of collected poetry masterfully weaves together "the four corners of existence" as it uncovers the common thread of truth - that "unrecorded yet definite resonance" - running through all the world's sacred traditions. By translating, integrating and synthesizing the deepest spiritual and psychological truths, this collection draws the reader, listener, friend, student into an odyssey to decipher and appreciate the essential "strum of existence."

16 Juli 29min

A Thousand Natural Shocks by Omar Hussain https://www.amazon.com/Thousand-Natural-Shocks-Omar-Hussain/dp/B0DJG1P9GY Named one of Murder & Mayhem's Most Anticipated Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Books of 2025 Named a Goodreads Best Thriller & Mystery of 2025 Omar Hussain's dazzling debut, A Thousand Natural Shocks, is a mesmerizing meditation on trauma, memory, and identity wrapped in a high-octane thriller. Dash, a reporter in Monterey, California, is desperate to outrun his past. During the day, he investigates the reemergence of a long-dormant serial killer. At night, he has become entangled with a criminal cult that promises a pill to erase his traumatic memory. But as Dash begins to lose his memories--and his sense of self--he discovers a dark secret about the cult, one that would horrify its members. And soon he finds himself in a race against time to evade the cult, unveil the killer, and reconcile his past before his own memories fade away ...

16 Juli 23min

Deeper Days: 365 Yoga-spirations for Inner Calm Amidst Chaos by Andrea L. Wehlann Amazon.com Ganga-moon-yoga.square.site In a world full of war and unrest and everyone voicing their discontent as loud as they can while just trying to keep up with the impossibly fast pace, being able to stop and take a breath is more important than ever to help keep us from completely losing our mind. Deeper Days is a lovingly crafted book to get you moving through the world with love, to help you take a moment to breathe, and find stillness in daily reflection. It guides you along your yogic path to realizing your divine potential. It’s a guide to yoga, but not in the way you might think: no downward-facing dogs or pigeon poses here. Instead, the book takes you back to what yoga is really about: yes, physical postures but also the mental and spiritual practices—including meditation—that will help you find inner peace. Structured around the eight limbs of yoga as described in Patañjali’s Yoga Sutras, Deeper Days provides a set of 365 short messages of daily reflections for women. Each comes with a phrase at the end—a mantra of sorts— that summarizes the core message of the day and that you can use throughout the day as a reminder of what to focus on. But you don’t have to complete yoga teacher training or be an adherent of Hinduism or Zen Buddhism or any other philosophy to find value in Deeper Days: this daily reflection book is also a practical guide to how you can incorporate the concepts it describes into your daily life so that you can find inner calm amidst chaos. You can see it as a travel guide for your journey around the Sun, helping you find your personal path leading you to your magnificent heart.About the author Andrea L. Wehlann: Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Poet & Transformational Guide Andrea L. Wehlann is a bestselling author, award-winning poet, and the visionary Founder & CEO of Ganga Moon Yoga & Reiki Skool in Beamsville, Ontario, Canada. With a BA in Psychology and a Diploma in Social Services, Andrea uniquely blends her extensive professional background with deep personal insight. She is a certified Usui Reiki Master and meditation teacher, bringing a rich, holistic approach to her work. Andrea's compassionate guidance stems from her own journey of resilience and transformation, having navigated profound personal loss, abuse and trauma. These experiences fuel her mission to help others move beyond overwhelm and emotional burdens, finding inner peace and healing. She is the author of the acclaimed poetry collection "No Matter How Dark the Stain" and the transformative bestsellers "Deeper Days" and "Stillness in the Storm." Through her Healing Alchemy: Somatic, Yoga & Poetry, Soul Awakening Method™, Andrea empowers individuals to cultivate well-being, stress relief, and spiritual growth. Ready to find your path to inner peace and transformation? Explore Andrea's books today!

15 Juli 38min

Primal Dating: The unflinching evolutionary psychology guide to modern relationships by Tim Ash, Dr. Limor Gottlieb Amazon.com Timash.com In a world where finding connection feels hopeless, Primal Dating explodes onto the scene with evolutionary truth bombs that will revolutionize your love life. Forget the useless pop-culture advice you’ve been fed—this raw, unflinching guide dives deep into our ancient wiring to expose why modern dating feels so impossibly broken. What if everything you’ve been taught about attraction and relationships is dead wrong? What if the key to finding your perfect match isn’t another dating app, but understanding the primal forces that have driven human connection for hundreds of millennia? Learn about: What drives men’s and women’s mating instincts Love hormones and the stages of bonding Unconscious attraction and mate selection cues Commitment and non-monogamy Jealousy and cheating Practical guides for women and men to find better relationships Prepare for a mind-blowing journey that will transform how you connect forever!About the author Tim Ash is an acknowledged authority on evolutionary psychology and digital marketing. He is a sought-after international keynote speaker, and the bestselling author of Unleash Your Primal Brain and Landing Page Optimization (with over 50,000 copies sold worldwide, and translated into six languages). Tim has been mentioned by Forbes as a Top-10 Online Marketing Expert, and by Entrepreneur Magazine as an Online Marketing Influencer To Watch. Tim is a highly-rated keynote speaker and presenter at over 200 events across four continents. He has been asked to return as a keynote at dozens of events because of the fantastic audience response. Tim shines on massive stages with over 12,000 attendees, as well as in intimate executive events or workshops. He offers dynamic conference keynotes, workshops, and corporate training services (both in-person and virtually). Tim also selectively works as an online marketing advisor with senior executives.

14 Juli 1h 14min

The Sea Glass Soul: Forged by Fire, Tempered by the Sea by Jamie Zenteno Jamiezenteno.com Amazon.com The Sea Glass Soul takes the reader through the process of how sea glass is formed and shows how that process parallels the stages we go through in life. We start with shattered pieces and then fight our way through oceans of experiences as we are sifted among a host of elements to be adorned with refinement. How exactly does one go from being broken to understanding their intrinsic value? What happens when we get stuck amongst the rocks? How can we recognize when we need to keep working on a particular area? The Sea Glass Soul helpfully includes journaling prompts in each chapter to guide the reader in examining how God can use difficult seasons for their benefit. The author authentically shares of her own tempering journey through various hardships, which include caregiving for loved ones, coping with broken and lost relationships, and an immense internal struggle to find her own value. This story of overcoming offers to walk with the reader as they find peace from reflection and embrace the immeasurable worth to be found in their sea glass soul. About the author My two beautiful girls and I live in a little country farmhouse down in Southeast Texas. Every year we pick mulberries off the trees and wait with anticipation for the honeysuckles to bloom. Though I may be new to the writing industry in a professional setting, it has always been a passion of mine. Close friends will tell you this was something they always saw me doing. At the young age of nine when my fourth-grade teacher brought in an author to our classroom, I had this burning desire to one day be just like her. Spring of 2021, God woke me up at about 3 AM and said write. For a few seconds with half dazed sleepy eyes, I questioned Him. I still remember the words, “Ummm …. God …. life is sort of messy right now, you’ve got the wrong woman. “ Again, He prompted me to write. So, I agreed. I opened my black leather journal, turned to the back pages and my pen let loose. When I say this is a book from Him - let me tell you it is!! He gave me the title, the subtitle, the chapters and what every single one was going to be about. About two hours had passed and there in the middle of my living room floor feeling complexly broken - God was saying it’s time to share daughter. Within the short years I have been on this side of heaven, my life has been less than easy. I have struggled with feeling broken and have watched how this world creates sharp edges from those experiences. Yet through the years of watching my mother fall sick with a terminal illness, several miscarriages and a divorce - God picked up my pieces and made them into something beautiful. This book shares my heart and soul for people. I prayed many years ago for God to give me the eyes and ears to see people as He does. I believe through the experiences He’s allowed in my life He has done just that. The chapters mirror my desire or life mission as you will, to see people restored to a healthy state of mind.

14 Juli 27min

You Can Get Through This With God’s Help by Gary Elliott Authorgaryelliott.com https://www.amazon.com/You-Through-This-Gods-Help/dp/B0DFRG1NZS It contains 28 poems and it is basically an autobiography of my life starting in 1991 when I went through marital separation/divorce/remarriage/wife's open heart surgery/our cancer. Why and how I wrote the poems and what God has done in my life because I decided to stay close to Him and listen.

13 Juli 44min