Get Real KC

Jen & Erik are joined by Dream Properties Real Estate agents Becky Mullies 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 election angst, falling interest rates and much more! 

Mike Elyachar from Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet walks us through talking about the big flooring types, but the conversation begins with importance of subflooring and subfloor prep.  Moving on, we share information about carpet and pad, tile, wood flooring and finally ending up by clearing up the confusion around one of today’s most popular types, laminates and luxury vinyl.  Don’t miss this opportunity to understand choices available to you when making flooring decisions!

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!

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! 

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!!

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.