Hosted by real estate expert Amy Zebra, Houston A to Z is your go-to guide to Houston real estate and the people shaping the city. With over 15 years of experience and a family legacy in the industry, Amy brings insight, authenticity, and fresh perspective to every episode. From first-time buyers to seasoned investors, the podcast delivers practical strategies, market wisdom, and conversations with builders, investors, officials, and community leaders—helping you navigate Houston real estate with confidence.
A to Z of Houston Real Estate
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Hosted by real estate expert Amy Zebra, Houston A to Z is your go-to guide to Houston real estate and the people shaping the city. With over 15 years of experience and a family legacy in the industry, Amy brings insight, authenticity, and fresh perspective to every episode. From first-time buyers to seasoned investors, the podcast delivers practical strategies, market wisdom, and conversations with builders, investors, officials, and community leaders—helping you navigate Houston real estate with confidence.
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Recent Episodes
February 19, 2026
What It Takes to Be a Licensed Home Inspector - EP 9
<p>🚀 In this episode of The A to Z of Houston Real Estate, Amy Zebra sits down with licensed home inspector Eric Christie of Boxer Inspection to break down what really happens during a home inspection in Texas. From licensing requirements and inspection standards to stucco surprises, drones, thermal imaging, termites, and new construction mistakes — this episode covers it all. Whether you're buying a historic Heights bungalow or a brand-new build, this conversation will help you understand what to expect and how inspections protect your investment.</p><p>🎧 Hosted by: Amy Lynch Kolflat</p><p>👤 <strong>Guest:</strong>🏡 Eric Christie – Licensed Professional Home Inspector, Owner of Boxer Inspection</p><p><strong>Eric Christie</strong> is the owner and Professional Home Inspector at Boxer Inspections LLC, a licensed residential and commercial inspection firm serving Houston, Sugar Land, and the surrounding Texas markets. Drawing on more than 26 years of mechanical and electrical engineering experience, Eric is a Certified Professional Inspector® through InterNACHI with additional credentials from the National Swimming Pool Foundation and TPREIA. Boxer Inspections provides phased new-construction, investor, thermal-camera, pool/spa, and commercial inspections, and has been featured on the national TV show Designing Spaces for its education-focused approach to inspections.</p><p>💡 <strong>Key Topics Covered:</strong></p><p>✔️ Texas inspection licensing & standards of practice</p><p>✔️ Code changes vs. functional deficiencies</p><p>✔️ Stucco risks and moisture intrusion</p><p>✔️ Specialized certifications (WDI, pools, drones, thermal imaging)</p><p>✔️ The importance of phased inspections in new construction</p><p>🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!</p><p>💼 <strong>Connect with Eric Christie:</strong></p><p>🌐 Website → https://www.boxerinspections.com/</p><p>🎙 <strong>Follow Amy Lynch Kolflat:</strong></p><p>🌎 Website → <a href="https://www.teamzebraproperties.com/"><u>https://www.teamzebraproperties.com/</u></a></p><p>📘 Facebook → <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amylynchkolflat/"><u>https://www.facebook.com/amylynchkolflat/</u></a></p><p>📷 Instagram → <a href="https://www.instagram.com/homewithamyzebra/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/homewithamyzebra/</u></a></p><p>🔗 LinkedIn → <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyzebra/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyzebra/</u></a><br><strong>⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - </strong><a href="https://iconsofrealestate.com/"><strong>https://iconsofrealestate.com/</strong></a></p>
February 12, 2026
From Scrap to Sustainability: A Woman-Owned Business Story - EP 8
<p>In this episode of the A to Z of Houston Real Estate, Amy Lynch Kolflat interviews Felizabeth Smiley Burnham about leading a family-owned scrap metal business in a male-dominated industry. Felizabeth Smiley Burnham shares insights into JD Metals, recycling regulations, and sustainability practices, while also discussing her creative Can Tabula brand, where scrap materials are transformed into unique crafts through upcycling and design.</p><p>🎧 <strong>Hosted by:</strong> Amy Lynch Kolflat</p><p>👤 <strong>Guest:</strong>🖋 Felizabeth Smiley Burnham – Entrepreneur & Co-Owner, JD Metals</p><p>💡 <strong>Key Topics Covered</strong></p><p>✔️ Scrap metal recycling operations</p><p>✔️ Industry regulations and sustainability</p><p>✔️ Women entrepreneurs in industrial businesses</p><p>✔️ Creative upcycling and design</p><p>✔️ Family-owned business leadership</p><p>📇 <strong>Connect with Felizabeth Smiley Burnham:</strong></p><p>📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.burnham</p><p>🎙 <strong>Follow Amy Lynch Kolflat:</strong></p><p>🌎 Website → <a href="https://www.teamzebraproperties.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.teamzebraproperties.com/</a></p><p>📘 Facebook → <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amylynchkolflat/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/amylynchkolflat/</a></p><p>📷 Instagram → <a href="https://www.instagram.com/homewithamyzebra/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/homewithamyzebra/</a></p><p>🔗 LinkedIn → <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyzebra/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyzebra/</a></p>
February 5, 2026
The Truth About Home Inspections - EP 7
<p>In this episode, Amy Lynch Kolflat sits down with Gordon Fox of Fox Inspection Group to discuss what really happens during a home inspection. Gordon Fox explains common issues inspectors uncover, from plumbing and roofing to sewer lines and new construction mistakes, and why inspections protect both buyers and sellers. They also explore market conditions, negotiation realities, and how inspections support smarter real estate decisions.</p><p>🎧 <strong>Hosted by:</strong> Amy Lynch Kolflat</p><p>👤 <strong>Guest:</strong>🖋 Gordon Fox – Owner, Fox Inspection Group</p><p>⭐ <strong>Guest Bio</strong></p><p><strong>Gordon Fox</strong> is the founder and President of<strong> Fox Inspection Group</strong>, a Houston-based home inspection company he began with his wife Lesley in 1989, growing it from a solo inspector to a multi-inspector team serving the Greater Houston area. He holds professional home inspector credentials and leads the firm with a focus on detailed, client-centered property inspections. Under his guidance, Fox Inspection Group has built a reputation for thorough service and long-term client trust.</p><p>💡 <strong>Key Topics Covered</strong></p><p>✔️ Home inspection essentials</p><p>✔️ Plumbing and sewer line issues</p><p>✔️ New construction inspections</p><p>✔️ Negotiation insights for buyers and sellers</p><p>✔️ Reducing risk in real estate transactions</p><p>📇 <strong>Connect with Gordon Fox:</strong></p><p>🌐 Website → https://www.foxinspectiongroup.com/</p><p>📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/FoxInspectionGroup/</p><p>🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordon-fox-4418b014/</p><p>🎙 <strong>Follow Amy Lynch Kolflat:</strong></p><p>🌎 Website → <a href="https://www.teamzebraproperties.com/"><u>https://www.teamzebraproperties.com/</u></a></p><p>📘 Facebook → <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amylynchkolflat/"><u>https://www.facebook.com/amylynchkolflat/</u></a></p><p>📷 Instagram → <a href="https://www.instagram.com/homewithamyzebra/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/homewithamyzebra/</u></a></p><p>🔗 LinkedIn → <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyzebra/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyzebra/</u></a></p><p><strong>⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - </strong><a href="https://iconsofrealestate.com/"><strong>https://iconsofrealestate.com/</strong></a></p>
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