ICONic Talk

Mark and Megan go on-location to receive a lesson on the benefits of physical therapy in their conversation with Kyle Feldman from ReEnvision Physical Therapy.

Mark and Megan continue to “open the curtain” to see inside the town’s local government offices, as they have a conversation with the experienced Mike Ruddy who explains his new position of Community Development Director.

Mark and Megan have a chat with Frederick County Economic Development Authority members, Patrick Barker and Wendy May, as they share their roles in acquiring and retaining business in our area - plus, learn about FredCoEats!

Mark and Megan get a a chance to hear from ICON Real Estate co-owner to discuss the process, along with the opportunities and challenges, of purchasing land.

Mark and Megan chat with gym and nutrition enthusiast, Denise Steyeart, to gain tips on how to be healthier in 2023.

Mark and Megan review the year in both real estate and ICONic Talk…plus they include some predictions and announcements for 2023!

Mark and Megan chat with newly elected Winchester City Council member, Richard Bell, as he describes past, present, and future opportunities for the City of Winchester to make a lasting impact for those who live in our community.

Hear about the amazing “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” experience at Clearbrook Park with Tony Baker and Ashley Ferguson from Frederick County Parks and Rec, as they share how the county brings the Christmas spirit to our Winchester area.

Learn how to best care for your pet and help it pet get acclimated to a new location after a move…plus many other helpful tips from the knowledgeable Dr. Marietta Walls of Apple Valley Animal Hospital as she chats with Mark and Megan.

Ross Lehman joins Mark and Megan to share his strategies of how to build wealth in owning investment properties one house at a time.

Mark and Megan share their thoughts on Thanksgiving and give insights on current market as we lead into the holiday season. Key Question/Theme/Fact/Quote: “I had family members on the Mayflower who became one of the first couples in America” - Mark

Mark and Megan meet with Noelle Callas of “Super Splasher Aquatics Swim School” as they hear how she has become the premier swimming instructor in the region. Key Question/Theme/Fact/Quote: What are Mark and Megan thankful for this week?

Mark and Megan chat with VP of Recruitment and Chief Creative Officer of Shenandoah University, Scott Spriggs, as he discusses the relationship and partnership that SU brings to the local Winchester community.

Mark and Megan get a chance to take a look behind the scenes in the Frederick County Planning and Zoning department by chatting with Wyatt Pearson and John Bishop from that office.

Mark and Megan chat about the unique history of Winchester and share details about some of the older homes and locations in the area.

Mark and Megan break down the age old question of whether it makes sense or not to hold an open house when trying sell your home.

Mark and Megan reminisce on what it’s like to be a local business owner - the highs and the lows!

Mark shares the current stats of the area’s real estate market…what do the numbers say? Listen for the details!

Mark and Megan have a conversation about the rental process - both from a tenant perspective and a landlord perspective.

Mark and Megan learn about the opportunity FASST offers to student athletes, sports teams, and even parents to enhance their athletic performance as they chat with owner, James Frisby.

Mark chats with Megan about the ins and outs of investing in homes and flipping them.

Mark and Megan share their personal stories of what brought them to Winchester and what caused them to stay when other opportunities to relocate were possible.

Mark and Megan break down the process of selling home home, including how to alleviate stresses, concerns, and challenges that may prevent you from making that momentous decision!

Mark and Megan hear a powerful story from Winter Brooks, the local chapter representative of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention organization, where they discuss suicide awareness and how to support our local community.

Mark and Megan have an engaging conversion with Josh Hummer, a local estate and elder law attorney, where he unpacks his care for our community through his legal services.

Mark and Megan break down the steps it takes to buy a home in a way that can put your mind at ease when the time is right for you!

Mark and Megan share stories of the areas of town where they’ve lived and give insights on other neighborhoods that stand out in the area.

Mark and Megan catch up on life and also describe the benefits of working for a company that promotes teamwork and helping one another out.

Mark has a couple of guests from the ICON Real Estate world, Mike Sprague and Zoe Ackerman, as they discuss the idea of "relational marketing" and how social media can best be utilized to promote a local business in a personal way.

Mark and Megan chat with the partners from the accounting firm of Hottel and Willis, as they share some tips for buyers and sellers to help prep for tax season.

Mark and Megan unpack their week and share stories of recent appraisal dilemmas and how to best navigate those somewhat confusing waters!

Mark and Megan chat with local musician, Jim Snedeker, as he helps gives some insight to the musical world around the Shenandoah Valley.

Mark and Megan reflect on the current status of the real estate market - Is it slowing? Is it in decline? Should I wait to buy? Listen for all the answers and more with this episode!

Mark and Megan chat with long-time home photographer, Matt Lofton, as they chat about the craft of making homes look their best through the skill of photograph…along with a few local insights thrown in the mix, as well!

Mark and Megan connect once again to chat about the unique qualities of this ICONic Talk podcast along with some real life scenarios of how to get max values out of your listing.

Mark and Megan chat with Elizabeth Albert of Shenandoah Summer Music Theater where she shares all the details of this coming season’s shows, including all kinds of behind-the-scenes fun facts!

Mark and Megan catch up since the previous episode to unpack local news, share some personal stories, and the describe the challenge buyers face with the decision to ask for home inspections with offers in today’s market.

Mark and Megan get a chance to sit down with Ross Lehman from Integrity Home Mortgage Corporation to discuss the rise in interest rates and the impact to home buyers.

Mark chats with guest host, Megan Eanes, once again to recap last week’s Apple Blossom Festival along with looking forward to Mother’s Day this coming Sunday.

Mark is joined by his real estate colleague, Megan Eanes, who brings a wealth of knowledge in both the foreclosure and short sale process, and they discuss similarities/differences of today’s market verses the mid-2000’s.

Mark shares what’s new in his world, and the town of Winchester is anticipating a full Apple Blossom festival once again!

Get a chance to meet a true “townie” who shares her passion for the local businesses as well as her passion for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, as Mark chats with Della DeHaven.

Mark and Nici cover a variety of topics, everything from sharing the latest trends in the Winchester real estate market to unpacking the pop-culture news that has social media buzzing!

Join us as we chat with Becky McGraw about Habitat’s new “Aging in Place” program and how it can benefit the local community.

Mark and Sarah host this week’s episode where we will hear from Jeremy Linaburg of Wholesome Media as he dives deep into the world of social media networking and marketing.

For the first time in studio together, Mark, Sarah, and Nici get together to talk about local happenings and real estate market trends. Take a listen to see what’s going on as we get close to entering a hot spring real estate market!

Mark gets a chance to chat with Trae Tinsman from TNT Landscaping to help you learn how to prepare your yard for the spring…and also hear a personal story from a client who experienced the ups and downs of the crazy real estate market, Denise Steyaert.

Mark and Nici get a chance to reunite and have a fun chat with a “hidden gem” of Winchester - a local “escape room” in downtown Winchester and its owner, Ariel Sloan.

Hear from local staging and designer professional, Elizabeth Moseley, with E-Decor. Listen to how staging helps sellers and buyers in real estate and commercial sales. Stay on trend with all the design trends and hear tips on how to hire her services to help transform your spaces.

Learn how to connect your business with hundreds of others, as Mark and Sarah chat with Hannah Stewart, the Membership Development Specialist from the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce.