State48 Homeowner Podcast

Scott Kooiman talks with Dave Burns of Burns Pest Elimination about controlling bugs, birds, snakes, rats and mice, scorpions, and other elements of Arizona nature in our yards and homes.

Kraig Klaus, Steve Farrington, and Scott Kooiman discuss the facts of the local real estate market and the mortgage markets.

Andrea Brundage joins Scott Kooiman on today's podcast episode as we talk about the 4 Questions to ask when you're organizing your home.

We talk about summer safety with Meghan Chute and Michele Long from Mesa Fire and Medical Department, including pool safety, hot vehicles, fireworks, staying safe on vacation, and more.

Next week is July 4th, so veterinary Dr. Nicole Moss joins us in a discussion on summer pet concerns including fireworks, heat, summer critters, and more.

Scott Kooiman talks homeowner insurance with Andrew Lee of Lexington Insurance Services as Andrew decodes standard homeowner insurance declarations.

Kraig Klaus and Steve Farrington join us to talk about the housing and mortgage markets in June 2022, including inventory, rates, and the idea of normalization.

Scott Kooiman talks with Dave Burns of Burns Pest Elimination about the bugs and critters we're likely to see as Arizona homeowners, including insects, spiders, scorpions, snakes, rats, and toads.

Scott Kooiman talks about Food Drive Donations with Dave Richins, CEO of United Food Bank. They also discuss what food banks are doing to combat food insecurity and food waste in Arizona, how we can help our neighbors, and how to support the Mesa Hydration Campaign.   To donate: https://give.unitedfoodbank.org/klaus Dropoff Locations: Klaus Team offices or https://www.mesaaz.gov/things-to-do/volun...

Sometimes it happens – Mom and Dad find themselves needing to relocate for health or other reasons, and it can be an emotional and stressful time. Scott Kooiman and Kraig Klaus talk with Chuck Wolf of Caring Transitions about estates in transition including downsizing and relocation.

Kraig Klaus, Steve Farrington, and Scott Kooiman discuss the real estate and mortgage markets, including the recent shift in inventory and buyer demand, interest rates, forbearance, inflation, and projections for the months ahead.

Scott Kooiman talks with Eric and Kara McConnell with Right Choice Resurfacing about the process of resurfacing showers, tubs, and countertops.

Scott Kooiman talks with Justin Dewing of Positive Home Entertainment about home automation. We discuss all of the different things that can be automated, how to control it, and the newest trends and tech to make our home lives more productive.

Kraig Klaus, Steve Farrington, and Scott Kooiman talk about the real estate and mortgage markets in April 2022, including inventory, demand, rates, and rents.

Scott Kooiman talks about keeping your home secure with Ben Moss from Agent Locksmith. They talk about what a homeowner should consider when moving into their new home and some habits to avoid to keep your home, family, and property safe.

Scott Kooiman talks with Jill Herndon of Lotus Restoration Services about the effects of mold, hoarding, and smoking on a home.

Klaus Team agent Susanne Lynch talks with Scott Kooiman about an underground water leak she had under her home, and civil engineer Kurt Peterson of Peterson Geotechnical Group talks about the science of the issue and what to do when you have a water leak under your home.

Kenny Klaus and Scott Kooiman talk with Mike Koenig of East Mesa Pools about everything that could go wrong with your pool and how to avoid it.

Scott Kooiman talks with Kraig Klaus of Klaus Team Real Estate Solutions and Steve Farrington of Gaylord Hansen Mortgage Group about the Arizona real estate market, including inventory, appreciation, affordability, rents, rates, and market volatility.

Kenny Klaus and Scott Kooiman discuss fire damage with Jill Herndon of Lotus Restoration Services as they dive into the causes, effects, and how to mitigate fire damage in a home.

Kenny Klaus and Scott Kooiman talk with Mark Weech of Weech Financial about what homeowners should know about taxes, including mortgage interest deductions, tax implications for the sale of property, as well as new tax issues in 2022.

Scott Kooiman talks with Kraig Klaus, Lead Listing Specialist with Klaus Team Real Estate Solutions and Steve Farrington, Home Finance Expert with the Gaylord Hansen Team about the current market in February 2022 as they discuss rates, inventory, real estate, and predictions moving forward.

Scott Kooiman talks with Mike Medley of Medley Carpet Care about how to care for floors between cleanings, carpet cleaning, grout cleaning, and how to decipher carpet cleaning specials you find in mailer coupons and radio spots.

Kenny Klaus and Scott Kooiman talk with Mike Koenig of East Mesa Pools about remodeling and updating your pool.

Kenny Klaus and Scott Kooiman discuss water damage with Jill Herndon of Lotus Restoration Services as they dive into the causes, effects, and how to mitigate water damage in a home.