Want to know where the locals really eat, drink, and hang out in Rochester, MN?In this fun and food-filled episode of Married to Real Estate, we’re spilling the beans on all our personal favorite spots in the Rochester and Southeast Minnesota area—from brunch and burgers to BBQ, bakeries, and the best cocktail bars. 🍔🍸🍕

💬 What’s inside:Our top breakfast, burger, pizza, BBQ & fast food picksFavorite date night spots and unique night-out ideasRochester’s best bars, bakeries, coffee shops & microbreweriesWhere to find the best chicken strips, Italian food & tacos 🌮Best golf courses & event venues in RochesterLocal hidden gems we LOVE (and want back!)📍 Whether you're new to town or a Rochester lifer, we’d love to hear your favorite spots—drop them in the comments below! 🗺️

Is raising your kids in the real estate business helping them—or hurting them?In this heartfelt episode of Married to Real Estate, we sit down with our daughter McKenzie, a successful commercial real estate broker in Minneapolis, to get the unfiltered truth about growing up in a real estate family. From dinnertime deal talk to missed weekends, McKenzie shares what it was really like—and how it shaped her work ethic, mindset, and career goals.🎯 What You'll Hear:- How early exposure to real estate influenced her path- Lessons from watching her parents build a business- The hard truth about commercial real estate startup years- The importance of mentorship, team culture & persistence- Her long-term goals around ownership and investing- What she tells other 20-somethings considering this career👉 Like, Subscribe, and click the Bell icon for more episodes that blend real estate with real life.👂 Have your own story of growing up in a real estate household? Or raising kids while running your business? Drop it in the comments—we want to hear from you!

🏠 That house looked perfect... until the inspection report hit.In this episode of Married to Real Estate, Bruce and Kelly share jaw-dropping stories from the field where homes went from dream-worthy to deal-breaking—sometimes overnight. Whether you're a buyer or a seller, you’ll hear real examples of foundation issues, mold, bad flips, raccoons in the attic 😳, and $40,000 septic surprises.🎯 Learn:What inspectors really look forThe biggest red flags to watch out forWhen to walk away vs. when to negotiateWhy a pre-inspection is a seller’s secret weaponTips for buyers to stay calm and prepared📌 BONUS: Find out how one inspector discovered a full honeycomb wall of bees 🐝👇 Got your own inspection horror story or question? Drop it in the comments—we answer every single one!🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a new episode!