Community Game Plan

Community Game Plan
Podcast Description
Jim Smart and Eric Holman, from The Real Estate Team, are grabbing a mic to discuss all things Community and Halifax Real Estate!
Join Jim and Eric as they talk about how to manage the challenges you may face listing your home, to avoid "seller's remorse." They also will chat about the importance of understanding a community beyond real estate, their military backgrounds, and their involvement in coaching youth sports.
On this show, you can expect guest industry professionals and community leaders, who can provide comprehensive insights to help you make informed decisions about choosing your new community, including practical aspects like childcare and recreational facilities.
Tune in to Community Game Plan for community, real estate, and other shenanigans!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The show covers various themes relating to community involvement and the Halifax real estate market, with episodes discussing topics such as avoiding seller's remorse, community amenities, traffic impacts on property values, and personal stories from coaching youth sports, alongside expert insights from guests like photographers and community leaders.

Jim Smardon and Eric Holman, from The Real Estate Team, are grabbing a mic to discuss all things Community and Halifax Real Estate!
Join Jim and Eric as they talk about how to manage the challenges you may face listing your home, to avoid ”seller’s remorse.” They also will chat about the importance of understanding a community beyond real estate, their military backgrounds, and their involvement in coaching youth sports.
On this show, you can expect guest industry professionals and community leaders, who can provide comprehensive insights to help you make informed decisions about choosing your new community, including practical aspects like childcare and recreational facilities.
Tune in to Community Game Plan for community, real estate, and other shenanigans!
In this episode, Jim and Eric open up about their own backgrounds as military kids before diving into an important conversation with Jackie Lockie, Branch Manager at CUA’s Lady Hammond Road location. Jackie introduces the Military Family Banking Program, a tailored initiative that recognizes the unique challenges military families face—from frequent relocations to sudden deployments—and offers real financial support. From waived fees and mortgage penalty relief to no-down-payment and cash-back options, she explains how CUA is helping military families build stability in the midst of constant change.
Along the way, Jackie shares her own story as a military spouse and financial planner, giving real insight into why these programs matter so deeply. Jim and Eric also reflect on growing up in military households and how that shaped their sense of community and resilience.
Whether you’re part of a military family yourself, supporting one, or just want to better understand the sacrifices behind the service, this episode is packed with practical takeaways and heartfelt stories.
👉 Learn more about the CUA Military Family Banking Program here: CUA Military Family Banking Program on Facebook!

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