What does “home” really mean?

In this episode of Keys with the House Lady, Estrella Carter sits down with a powerful mother–daughter duo who made the bold decision to live off the grid in a tiny home and redefine what comfort, stability, and success look like on their own terms.

As Black women choosing an unconventional housing path, their journey challenges traditional expectations around ownership, financial security, and what it means to “have made it.” This isn’t a technical conversation about solar panels or systems — it’s an honest discussion about mindset, pressure, peace, and intentional living.

In this episode, we explore:

• The moment that sparked their shift away from traditional housing
• What surprised them once they were actually living off the grid
• How living smaller reshaped their stress levels, finances, and sense of success
• The mother–daughter dynamic throughout the journey
• What lessons still guide how they live today

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by housing costs, comparison culture, or the pressure to have more, this conversation offers a refreshing and grounded perspective.

Because sometimes redefining home is the first step toward redefining your life.

For real estate guidance rooted in clarity and strategy, contact Estrella Carter at 651-338-4207 or visit estrellacarter.com.

In this episode, Estrella Carter sits down with title experts from Burnet Title to break down what truly helps agents serve their clients with clarity and confidence.

Susan Morissette shares the tools, apps, and systems that help realtors generate leads, stay organized, and create a smoother client experience, while closer Juliana takes us behind the scenes to demystify the closing process and explain what really gets transactions successfully to the closing table.

If you’re ready to work smarter, guide clients more effectively, and elevate your professionalism from first conversation to final signature, this episode is for you.

Because great agents don’t just transact — they guide.

Pause Before You Wire: How to Protect Your Money at the Closing Table

Wire fraud is one of the fastest-growing threats in real estate—and scammers are getting smarter, faster, and more convincing, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence.

In this episode of Keys with the House Lady, host Estrella Carter sits down with Emily Zeid, Closing Account Executive at Burnet Title, to break down what buyers, sellers, and agents must know before wiring funds.

We cover:

• How wire fraud scams actually work in real estate transactions
• How AI is being used to impersonate trusted professionals
• The biggest red flags buyers and sellers often miss
• Simple steps to protect yourself and your money
• New federal FinCEN regulations coming in 2026 and what they mean for future closings

Whether you’re buying, selling, or advising clients, this episode could save you from a costly mistake. When it comes to wiring funds—pause before you wire.