https://finding-success-as-a-new-l5eh3c.jellypod.comPowered by Jellypod (https://www.jellypod.com)Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:07:35 GMTWed, 04 Feb 2026 01:36:38 GMTyesbff3a89a-5922-4064-a0d9-e7329d505c8dLee KonoweFrom Newbie to Seasoned Agent: Succeeding in the New Zealand real estate marketplace doesn't happen randomly. The best agents aren't the best, because they work for one of the big name firms; actually, they would probably achieve greatness, because of theFrom Newbie to Seasoned Agent: Succeeding in the New Zealand real estate marketplace doesn't happen randomly. The best agents aren't the best, because they work for one of the big name firms; actually, they would probably achieve greatness, because of their skills and personality characteristics. Indeed many top notch agents, end up forming and running their own firms.This podcast makes no assumptions about you, except that you have the desire to succeed and are willing to learn well beyond what you have already been taught. If you have the gumption, we can provide the rest!episodicLee Konowefeed+3fa5036a@podcasts.jellypod.comfalsehttps://finding-success-as-a-new-l5eh3c.jellypod.com/episodes/c8366a83-4ab6-42ff-97ab-791356c91ec6c8366a83-4ab6-42ff-97ab-791356c91ec6Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:13:36 GMT1Lee KonoweA practical 2026 discussion for New Zealand real estate professionals on the current mortgage-rate environment, why longer-term fixed rates are facing upward pressure, and how borrowers can respond strategically.This episode explains the Reserve Bank backA practical 2026 discussion for New Zealand real estate professionals on the current mortgage-rate environment, why longer-term fixed rates are facing upward pressure, and how borrowers can respond strategically.This episode explains the Reserve Bank backdrop, the expected April 8 OCR hold, the role of inflation and swap rates, and why many borrowers may need to rethink waiting for cheaper rates. It also explores mortgage spreading or tranching as a risk-management approach, including how to balance short-term value with medium-term protection.Why short-term and long-term fixed rates are divergingWhat rising wholesale funding costs mean for borrowersHow mortgage spreading can reduce repricing riskWhat agents should understand when discussing borrower strategyfalse00:15:27full