Get Real KC

Bruce Cramer with Cramer Capital Management

Bruce Cramer joins Jen and Erik to discuss not only how a financial advisor can help in your home ownership journey, but also how they assist in your overall wealth journey.  Take a few minutes out and discover why paying the bank of yourself is important, and perhaps how to get started on your wealth building journey!

Today’s Dream (July 1st, 2024) - A bi-monthly look at what‘s going on right now in Kansas City real estate.

Jen & Erik are joined by Dream Properties Real Estate agents Becky Mullies, Katie Sammon, and Aadyn Delgado who get you up to date with what’s happening in the Kansas City area real estate market. Beyond looking at the numbers, this episode includes some discussion around contingencies, agency relationships, unrepresented buyers and so much more! 

Mythbusting in real estate!

Jen & Erik take on 4 popular myths around home ownership.  You need a 20% down payment to buy a home.  One can afford whatever the bank says you can afford.  Buying is better than renting (or the opposite).  It’s smart to wait for interest rates to come back down to under 3%.  Find out some truths and some things to consider that you may not have, if any of these statements resonate with you!

So you want to be a real estate agent.

Have you ever thought about becoming a real estate agent?  It is a very fulfilling career, but maybe not as simple as it seems on HGTV.  Jen & Erik are joined by agent Becky Mullies, soon to be agent Aadyn Delgado and Jen's daughter Ashlyn...all of whom offer their unique perspectives on being, being around, or soon becoming a real estate agent.  Nothing is sugar coated in this 'tell it like it is' episode that provides some insight on the journey and reality of being a real estate agent.

Today’s Dream (May 1st, 2024) - A bi-monthly look at what‘s going on right now in Kansas City real estate.

Becky  joins Jen & Erik to get you up to date with what’s happening in the Kansas City area real estate market. Beyond looking at the numbers, this episode includes some discussions around foundations getting them inspected…as well as knowing when to find out if an inspection has already been done on the property you are looking at.

Tim Carlson - Owner of Five Star Painting

Need to spruce things up?  Just slap a coat of paint on it...right?  WRONG!!  While many people paint as a DIY project, there are some great reasons to consider a professional when it comes to your painting projects.  From obvious considerations like choosing the right quality and type of paint, to the massive amount of prep work that excellent professional companies perform to get you the best and longest lasting surfaces in your home...it is all covered! (pun intended) Tim Carlson of Five Star Painting joins Jen & Erik to discuss all things prep and paint.  A valuable set of information for those considering a painting project, either on their own or by hiring a pro!

Fake News!! Breaking down the proposed NAR settlement and how it will likely affect you.

The news has been full of inflammatory speculations and complete untruths around the proposed National Association of Realtors® settlement of last year’s anti-trust lawsuit.  Jen & Erik break it down for you, so you can understand some of the specifics of the settlement as it stands today, and most importantly, you can understand the probable impacts to you as a buyer or seller. 

Being informed about the market and the intricacies of your purchase or sale puts you in the best position to make your real estate transaction go as smoothly and effectively as possible.  That has always been our goal at Get Real KC!!

Shepherd Elder Law Managing Partner – Samantha Shepherd

Ever wondered about how to make certain your home is dealt with the way you want after your gone?  Perhaps a home needs to be sold to pay for an aging parent who requires some form of assisted living.  Managing Partner of Shepherd Elder Law, Samantha Shepherd walks us through some of the steps you’ll want to take to prepare for these situations, and ramifications if you don’t.  Not just about housing, but Samantha also helps us understand issues around other assets, health concerns and so much more!

Join Jen & Erik in this enlightening discussion with Samantha Shepherd, which provides real and valuable planning information for us all, regardless of our home ownership status or dreams.

Today‘s Dream (March 1st, 2024) - A bi-monthly look at what‘s going on right now in Kansas City real estate.

Jen & Erik along with Dream Properties team member Becky Mullies get you up to date with what’s happening in the Kansas City area real estate market.  We also foray a little bit into some of our extensive work with investors, both buying to rent and rehab.  Catch up every other month in our Today’s Dream episodes!

Kansas City Councilman Wes Rogers

By far the largest city in our metropolitan area, Kansas City Missouri has some unique challenges when it comes to housing. Councilman Wes Rogers joins Jen & Erik to discuss several city programs designed to deal with those challenges, as well as candid conversations around some of the more controversial ordinances the city has recently passed. The podcast closes with some of the amazing things that Kansas City does that make it a true gem in the midwest!