Boroughs and Burbs, Season 6, Episode #232 heads to Megève and the French Alps with Max Rains and Matt Edelsten of Douglas Elliman France. Long known as one of Europe’s most elegant mountain villages, Megève offers a rare mix of ski culture, old-world charm, discreet luxury, and year-round Alpine living. We’ll explore what makes the French Alps different from other second-home markets, from chalets and village apartments to family compounds, investment properties, and branded residences. Max and Matt help us understand who is buying, what international clients are looking for, how lifestyle drives value, and why access, hospitality, design, and legacy matter so much in this market. This is mountain real estate through a truly global lens.

Boroughs and Burbs Season 6, Episode #230 asks a simple question with big consequences: why does the right partner matter so much in design, development, and luxury real estate? Daniele Busca of Scavolini and Tim Rooney of Jeffrey Beers International join us to discuss how trusted partnerships turn vision into value. From Italian kitchens and baths to hotels, restaurants, residences, and branded spaces, the best outcomes depend on collaboration, communication, execution, and shared standards. A great partner understands the client, protects the design intent, solves problems early, and elevates the final result. This episode looks at why materials, craftsmanship, project management, and hospitality thinking all matter, and why choosing the right team may be the most important design decision of all.

On Boroughs and Burbs Season 6, Episode #230, “The Home Photo Test,” we look at the pre-listing fixes that matter most on camera. Ed Quinlan, President of Chem-Dry, joins us on carpets, rugs, and soft surfaces. Chris Seman, President of N-Hance Wood Refinishing, explains how cabinet color, finish, and condition shape kitchen impressions. Nathan Willard, President of The Patch Boys, adds the wall and ceiling repair perspective, where bad patches often jump out in photos. This is a practical “before you list” conversation about what buyers actually see first, what sellers overlook, and which targeted updates deliver the biggest visual impact without full replacement.