We talk with Steve Poythress from Poythress Homes about all things custom homes, what is the process, what to expect in 2023 with building a custom home. Hosts Erica and Melody discuss attending the Masters' Golf Tournament, thanks to Mercedes-Benz of Greensboro. Steve talks about his family's custom home-building business, Poythress Homes, spanning 30 years and involving various sectors like commercial and real estate development. They discuss choosing lots and floor plans for custom homes in new developments. The hosts mention working with various architects and designing a custom home bas ..read more

We speak with Dr. Anderson of Anderson Chiropractic Center in Holly Springs. Dr. Anderson shares that he opened the practice in 2010, and the hosts recommend him as a great chiropractor. The group talks about their trip to Greece with Chad, and Dr. Anderson, where they hiked and saw beautiful views. They compare their hikes in Greece, Ireland, and Hawaii and reminisce about their challenging hike in Santorini. The hosts share stories about their hiking experiences, including Mel's first hike and recent hikes in Utah and Arizona. Dr. Anderson talks about his educational background and how he g ..read more

Agents need to stay in great shape to enjoy their jobs. We talk with fitness expert, Emmitt Terrell. Emmitt Terrell, the founder of Level Six Training, joins the Tar Life Podcast with co-hosts Melody Tate and Jennifer Stewart to discuss his business. Level Six Training offers services, including hit training classes, Small Group Training, and custom-tailored programs. The Weekly Lineup program structures each week's training for different aspects of health and fitness, including strength, cardiovascular exercise, metabolic conditioning, and weightlifting. The hit training classes can be 45 mi ..read more

Are the recent changes in the housing market causing people to rethink staging and interior design when selling their homes? We talk about it with expert interior designer Dorrie. We also discuss our latest adventures in the T.A.R. Life. We also discuss virtual staging. Does it help? Does it create confusion for the buyers?  We talk paint colors, is the reign of gray over? What about wallpaper?  ..read more

We grill our friend and colleague Jeremiah Jackson of Jackson Law Firm. Having practiced for the last decade, Jeremiah Jackson has seen both high and low water marks in the real estate industry. He focuses his practice primarily on residential real estate, forming corporate entities for ownership of the real estate, representing various lenders, real estate purchases and refinances, construction transactions, acquisitions, title curative work, and contract drafting.  ..read more

We ask the questions, and Jay Adcock from Adcock Excavating provides the answers from his decades of experience. If you have a septic tank or looking to purchase a home with one, this is a must-listen ..read more

We are speaking with Joe Avilez from Aviliz construction, a local roofing expert, about roofs in NC. We also discuss a recent off-grid hiking excursion in Puerto Rico ..read more

We talk about our trip to the Frying Pan Tower off the coast of North Carolina and with Blaine Wallace, NC Licensed Home Inspector and owner of New Leaf Inspections, about home inspections in North Carolina ..read more

In this episode, we talk with Jennifer Stewart about our recent trip to Greece. Our trip to Santorini, Greece was truly a magical experience. The island's breathtaking scenery, with its iconic white-washed buildings perched atop towering cliffs overlooking the Aegean Sea, is a feast for the eyes. The vibrant blue domed churches add pops of color to the already stunning landscapes. We also share some fun stories of some "trouble" we got into along the way.   We also speak with Austin Tate. He is the biologist and owner of Wild Science Solutions, and he's here to talk to us about the things ..read more

We talk about our five day trip to Ireland with where we stayed in a castle. We talked about what we were expecting and our favorite parts of the trip. The fun and chaos of driving on the opposite side of the road, rental car mix ups, and stories of a wonderful stay in a beautiful country and topics for this show. Don't kiss the Blarney Stone! We talk about Melody's round house property that she renovated completely and Erica's house in the mountains on Lake James, and property on the beach. A lot of people in the Triangle already own or dream of owning a beach or mountain house. We get into t ..read more