In this episode of Work Hard, Play Hard, and Give Back, Mike Litzner sits down with Janet Pushee, a top agent in the Northport / Huntington market with over 35 years of experience.

Janet shares what has mattered most throughout her career — waking up each day with a mission, staying productive, putting clients first, and answering the phone when it counts. The conversation also dives into what makes Northport such a special community, how buyers and sellers should approach today’s market, and why giving back through civic involvement is so important to her.

Whether you’re a homeowner, buyer, seller, or real estate professional, this episode offers thoughtful insight from someone who has truly seen it all.

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In this episode of Work Hard, Play Hard, and Give Back – A Real Estate Podcast, Mike Litzner sits down with Melissa King, COO of OneKey® MLS, for a behind-the-scenes look at the data, technology, and decisions that power the real estate industry. Melissa breaks down what the MLS really is, how listing data flows to consumer portals, why transparency and standards matter, and how AI and smarter integrations are shaping what’s next for brokers and agents. The conversation also dives into leadership, industry change, and wraps with a fun Drop the Mic moment you won’t want to miss.

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In this episode of Work Hard, Play Hard, and Give Back, Mike Litzner sits down with Scott Rosenberg of CrossCountry Mortgage, a mortgage professional with 35 years of experience navigating every type of market cycle.

Scott breaks down today's mortgage landscape with clarity and candor from why Fed rate cuts don t always translate to lower mortgage rates, to the real differences between pre-approvals and commitment letters, rate locks, VA loans, first-time buyer programs, and jumbo financing.

He also shares practical advice for agents on strengthening offers, reducing deal risk, and educating buyers for smoother closings. The conversation goes beyond numbers, touching on ethics, long-term financial responsibility, market misconceptions, and the importance of doing right by clients even when it means saying no. If you re a real estate agent, buyer, or industry professional looking for real-world mortgage insight without the noise, this episode delivers real advice you can use.

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