Let’s Get It On: From On Hold to Sold https://LetsGetItOn.podbean.com Hi, we’re Julie Avellino and Nicole Grywalski.

Julie is a Connecticut real estate broker and owner of Connecticut Realty Studios, helping clients navigate buying, selling, downsizing, divorce, inherited property, and life’s many housing transitions.

Nicole is a Connecticut licensed clinical social worker who helps individuals, couples, and families work through life’s challenges with practical tools, insight, and compassion.

Together, we believe that many of life’s biggest decisions involve both your head and your home. Every week, we have honest, down-to-earth conversations about the obstacles that keep people feeling stuck—and the practical steps that help them move forward.

Whether you’re facing a major life transition, feeling overwhelmed by clutter, navigating family dynamics, preparing to sell a home, or simply trying to figure out your next step, we’re here to help you solve problems, make confident decisions, and move forward with clarity.

Because sometimes all it takes is the right conversation to get it on.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:39:11 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Education:Self-Improvement 1440 episodic Julie Avellino Julie Avellino No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22493760/lgio_1400x1400.jpg Let’s Get It On: From On Hold to Sold https://LetsGetItOn.podbean.com 144 144 6. Struggle with budgeting? Learn about money, saving and why budgeting eludes so many people 6. Struggle with budgeting? Learn about money, saving and why budgeting eludes so many people https://LetsGetItOn.podbean.com/e/when-houses-and-hearts-collide-budgeting-guilt-and-the-credit-card-trap/ https://LetsGetItOn.podbean.com/e/when-houses-and-hearts-collide-budgeting-guilt-and-the-credit-card-trap/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:39:11 -0500 LetsGetItOn.podbean.com/6cda87d1-0ea3-5a7d-b951-ac2730a36493 Julie and Nicole dig into the emotional and practical sides of money—why people avoid budgeting, how credit and instant gratification shape spending, and what happens when high earners feel cash-poor. They discuss parenting, shame around income, credit mechanics, car loans, and small habits that can make big financial differences.

Listeners get candid stories, concrete tips (envelopes, paying down balances immediately, using targeted cards), and perspectives on long-term planning versus short-term satisfaction.

]]> Julie and Nicole dig into the emotional and practical sides of money—why people avoid budgeting, how credit and instant gratification shape spending, and what happens when high earners feel cash-poor. They discuss parenting, shame around income, credit mechanics, car loans, and small habits that can make big financial differences.

Listeners get candid stories, concrete tips (envelopes, paying down balances immediately, using targeted cards), and perspectives on long-term planning versus short-term satisfaction.

]]> Julie Avellino false No 3982 1 1 full 5: Home, Control, and Chaos: Facing Rates, Loss, and Tough Choices 5: Home, Control, and Chaos: Facing Rates, Loss, and Tough Choices https://LetsGetItOn.podbean.com/e/mortgage-panic-what-to-do-when-your-rate-resets-and-you-feel-stuck/ https://LetsGetItOn.podbean.com/e/mortgage-panic-what-to-do-when-your-rate-resets-and-you-feel-stuck/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:20:59 -0400 LetsGetItOn.podbean.com/2982bde5-fb36-5525-8f93-67fe5aed440a This episode explores the illusion of control in housing and finance—why variable mortgage resets and rising rates can create hidden debt and negative equity, and what practical options (selling, renting, refinancing, seller credits, or creative financing) people can consider.

It also dives into the emotional side of housing decisions—anxiety, loneliness, grief, and how working with trusted professionals and asking the right questions can help people make clearer choices and regain some agency.

Julie and Nicole unpack how fear, stress and emotional ties to a home can leave people feeling trapped — financially and psychologically. They explain negative equity, why waiting often isn’t a strategy, and how the bond market and Treasury yields influence mortgage rates.

The episode offers practical options (renting, seller credits, buying down rates, tapping equity, or creative financing) and encourages working with trusted professionals and therapists to make informed choices that fit both your numbers and your mental health.

]]> This episode explores the illusion of control in housing and finance—why variable mortgage resets and rising rates can create hidden debt and negative equity, and what practical options (selling, renting, refinancing, seller credits, or creative financing) people can consider.

It also dives into the emotional side of housing decisions—anxiety, loneliness, grief, and how working with trusted professionals and asking the right questions can help people make clearer choices and regain some agency.

Julie and Nicole unpack how fear, stress and emotional ties to a home can leave people feeling trapped — financially and psychologically. They explain negative equity, why waiting often isn’t a strategy, and how the bond market and Treasury yields influence mortgage rates.

The episode offers practical options (renting, seller credits, buying down rates, tapping equity, or creative financing) and encourages working with trusted professionals and therapists to make informed choices that fit both your numbers and your mental health.

]]> Julie Avellino false No 2493 1 4 full 4: Stuck in the Custody Loop: When You Can’t Seem To Get Your Nest Empty 4: Stuck in the Custody Loop: When You Can’t Seem To Get Your Nest Empty https://LetsGetItOn.podbean.com/e/when-adult-kids-keep-moving-in-blended-family-boundaries/ https://LetsGetItOn.podbean.com/e/when-adult-kids-keep-moving-in-blended-family-boundaries/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:16:04 -0400 LetsGetItOn.podbean.com/f0edebfd-8fc7-532d-9532-232e18df8873 Julie and Nicole examine a listener’s blended-family dilemma: adult stepchildren still following an old custody schedule and filling the house every other weekend, blocking plans to downsize.

They discuss the emotional roots (guilt, avoidance, and different visions for the future), recommend starting with honest spouse-to-spouse conversations, and suggest practical steps like asking the kids what they want, seeking therapy, and planning a positive path to independence for everyone.

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They discuss the emotional roots (guilt, avoidance, and different visions for the future), recommend starting with honest spouse-to-spouse conversations, and suggest practical steps like asking the kids what they want, seeking therapy, and planning a positive path to independence for everyone.

]]> Julie Avellino false No 2073 1 4 full 3: Small Steps, Big Moves: Tackling Home Prep Without the Overwhelm 3: Small Steps, Big Moves: Tackling Home Prep Without the Overwhelm https://LetsGetItOn.podbean.com/e/when-your-house-becomes-an-anchor-selling-with-anxiety/ https://LetsGetItOn.podbean.com/e/when-your-house-becomes-an-anchor-selling-with-anxiety/#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:10:46 -0400 LetsGetItOn.podbean.com/c000bee9-082b-5cdc-bed1-4a3220ab2474 Hosts Julie Avellino and Nicole Grywalski explore the emotional roadblocks that keep homeowners stuck when it’s time to sell. They explain the difference between procrastination and avoidance, and why identifying the underlying emotion is the first step toward action.

The episode offers practical strategies for partners and adult children: break tasks into tiny, manageable steps, reflect and validate feelings, rank projects by what will give momentum, and consider harm-reduction options like hiring help or adjusting priorities.

Julie and Nicole also discuss tough conversations—how to support someone who resists change, protect autonomy, and use short, focused routines (timers, quick lists, set check-ins) to move from overwhelmed to on-the-move while preserving relationships.

]]> Hosts Julie Avellino and Nicole Grywalski explore the emotional roadblocks that keep homeowners stuck when it’s time to sell. They explain the difference between procrastination and avoidance, and why identifying the underlying emotion is the first step toward action.

The episode offers practical strategies for partners and adult children: break tasks into tiny, manageable steps, reflect and validate feelings, rank projects by what will give momentum, and consider harm-reduction options like hiring help or adjusting priorities.

Julie and Nicole also discuss tough conversations—how to support someone who resists change, protect autonomy, and use short, focused routines (timers, quick lists, set check-ins) to move from overwhelmed to on-the-move while preserving relationships.

]]> Julie Avellino false No 2111 1 1 full 2: Moving In with the In‑Laws: Boundaries, Bargains and Breaking Points 2: Moving In with the In‑Laws: Boundaries, Bargains and Breaking Points https://LetsGetItOn.podbean.com/e/moving-in-with-the-in%e2%80%91laws-boundaries-bargains-and-breaking-points/ https://LetsGetItOn.podbean.com/e/moving-in-with-the-in%e2%80%91laws-boundaries-bargains-and-breaking-points/#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:20:16 -0400 LetsGetItOn.podbean.com/b25570cc-a94b-53a1-a07c-ec81dbc80cb7 Hosts Julie Avellino and Nicole Grywalski explore the high‑stakes realities of multi‑generational living: moving in with in‑laws, caregiving decisions, sibling tensions, probate complications, and when housing choices collide with marriage and finances.

They emphasize the importance of honest communication, clear boundaries, legal and financial planning, and using mediation or therapy to avoid long‑term resentment and messy disputes.

]]> Hosts Julie Avellino and Nicole Grywalski explore the high‑stakes realities of multi‑generational living: moving in with in‑laws, caregiving decisions, sibling tensions, probate complications, and when housing choices collide with marriage and finances.

They emphasize the importance of honest communication, clear boundaries, legal and financial planning, and using mediation or therapy to avoid long‑term resentment and messy disputes.

]]> Julie Avellino false No 2777 1 1 full 1: When Your Home Feels Like an Anchor: Facing Mortgage Stress 1: When Your Home Feels Like an Anchor: Facing Mortgage Stress https://LetsGetItOn.podbean.com/e/when-your-home-feels-like-an-anchor-facing-mortgage-stress/ https://LetsGetItOn.podbean.com/e/when-your-home-feels-like-an-anchor-facing-mortgage-stress/#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:05:00 -0400 LetsGetItOn.podbean.com/619e44e2-d743-5971-8781-8260394769be Hosts Julie Avellino (real estate broker) and Nicole Grywalski (licensed clinical social worker) discuss homeowners falling behind on mortgages, the choice between selling or facing foreclosure, and how financial stress can cause paralysis.

They offer practical communication tips, emotional strategies to unfreeze decision-making, and real estate considerations like downsizing, confidentiality, and using your equity to regain control.

]]> Hosts Julie Avellino (real estate broker) and Nicole Grywalski (licensed clinical social worker) discuss homeowners falling behind on mortgages, the choice between selling or facing foreclosure, and how financial stress can cause paralysis.

They offer practical communication tips, emotional strategies to unfreeze decision-making, and real estate considerations like downsizing, confidentiality, and using your equity to regain control.

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