State48 Homeowner Podcast

Kenny Klaus and Scott Kooiman talk about the 72 Sold marketing program and some other innovative ways to sell Arizona homes as they look at the claims made on the ever-present commercials and what that means for Arizona home sellers.

Kraig Klaus and Steve Farrington join the conversation as we talk about the current market, refinance opportunities, and resale strategies. Does it make sense for you to refinance to make updates to your home, or is it time to sell?

Kenny Klaus and Scott Kooiman talk with Mike Koenig of East Mesa Pools about how to care for your hot tubs and how to make sure your pool stays healthy in the winter.

Steve Chader, best selling author of the book "Hold" shares with Kenny and Scott the five advantages of investing in real estate.

Scott talks with Klaus Team Lease to Own Specialist Renee Smith about rising rents, how to avoid rental scams, and the pathway to purchase we call Lease to Own.

It's the biggest investment most people make, so we can't forget to take good care of the investment that is both nest egg and nest. Paul Stratton of Stratton Inspections joins in the conversation as we discuss the best preventive maintenance habits a homeowner can create.

Kraig Klaus and Steve Farrington talk about the local market conditions in December 2021.

Kenny Klaus and Scott Kooiman both have artificial turf at their Arizona homes. In this episode, we sit down with Tracy Tingue, owner of AZ Turf and More and discuss today's turf options, the process of installs, maintenance, pets, HOA rules, and the do's and don'ts of artificial grass in Arizona.

Kenny and Scott sit down again with best-selling author Steve Chader to talk about how to play Monopoly in the real world, what is similar, and what we can learn from the game.

Why is it important to get a home inspection? Are they just for resale homes, or for new homes as well? Paul Stratton of Stratton Inspections joins in the discussion as we talk resale inspections, new home inspections, and more.

Scott Kooiman talks with Kraig Klaus, Lead Listing Specialist with Klaus Team Real Estate Solutions and Steve Farrington with loanDepot about the current market in November 2021 as they discuss inventory, supply and demand, appreciation projections, interest rates, and Zillow's withdrawal from iBuying.

Those who have served our country have special benefits that help with homeownership. The Klaus Team's Renee Smith and LoanDepot's Steve Farrington chat with Scott Kooiman about VA misconceptions, benefits, and success stories with VA home buyers, as well as ways veterans can use their benefits.

Kenny Klaus and Scott Kooiman are joined by Jeff Boatwright of Cartright's Drain Service as they discuss all things septic, including what homeowners should do on an ongoing basis, warning signs, and other things to know about their on-site wastewater management.

Being an Arizona homeowner doesn't just mean owning the home you live in. As we continue a conversations on owning investment properties as well, Kenny and Scott sit down with JP Dahdah, the CEO of Vantage IRA as they discuss how you can use your retirement plans to purchase real estate investment properties without penalties using a self-directed IRA.

What can you expect to see come up in a home inspection? What are the most common inspection call-outs in Arizona? Paul Stratton of Stratton Inspections shares his insight with Kenny and Scott.

Scott Kooiman talks with Kraig Klaus, Lead Listing Specialist with Klaus Team Real Estate Solutions about the current market in October 2021 as they discuss inventory, offer expectations, negotiations, interest rates, projections for rates moving forward.

Scott and Kenny discuss seven ways you can improve your home and add value to your home at the same time.

When  your  home has appreciated and you've paid down the principal,  your  home becomes worth more than you owe – and you're building  equity . In this episode Scott sits down with Steve Farrington, a loan and finance expert from Loan Depot, as we discuss ways to maximize and use  your   equity  to update  your  home, invest in other opportunities, consolidate debt, or optimize  your  payments. J...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Steve Chader, a renowned real estate investor and co-author of the New York Times best-selling book, "Hold." Discover the secrets to building wealth through home ownership and investment properties. Learn about the power of leveraging, the importance of a strong team, and the long-term benefits of rental properties. Whether you're a beginner or an experi...

Scott talks with Kraig Klaus, Lead Listing Specialist with Klaus Team Real Estate Solutions about the current market in September 2021, home price appreciation, and projections for 2022.

There's a lot going on behind the walls, and some homeowners make some pretty iffy repairs. Paul Stratton of Stratton Inspections joins us as we talk about the craziest things we've seen in home inspections.

Being an Arizona homeowner doesn't just mean owning the home you live in. As we begin some conversations on owning investment properties as well, Kenny and Scott sit down with JP Dahdah, the CEO of Vantage IRA as they discuss self-directed IRAs. Kenny and Scott have both used this means to buy real estate investment properties.

One of the biggest hurdles most people envision on becoming a homeowner is coming up with the down payment. In this episode, we talk with Steve Farrington, a loan expert from Loan Depot, about the various ways to come up with a down payment, and the different amounts needed. We'll dispel some myths and talk about the process of getting a home loan in today's market.

We hear a lot of conversations about real estate, and one of the biggest questions we hear is, "When is the bubble going to burst?" In this episode, we bring in East Valley real estate market expert Kraig Klaus as the three of us discuss the causes of the last housing bubble, the realities of today's market, and what we all should know about today's real estate market in Arizona.

Kenny and Scott share their experiences when vehicles hit their houses, and go into detail on different ways to shut off the water to your home when there is an issue. It's definitely something to know how to do before you're in a stressful emergency situation with water shooting all over the place!