The Wise Home Owner
Welcome to The Wise Home Owner! I am Brandon Kahla and my mission is to simplify home ownership and a little bit what's going on in the world of real estate. what all goes into home ownership. In this show, I will share the stories of clients that I work with, struggles and triumphs of my own experiences of home ownership, what it takes to buy a home in today's market, and all the things to expect (mostly the unexpected) throughout the journey. Come along with me as I dive deep into topics that might seem completely foreign to you, and by the end of each episode you hopefully feel like it's something you can more easily understand. You don't know what you don't know, and it's time to start figuring out what you don't know. Let's get everything down to a 3rd grade level. It’s time to get started!
Episodes
38 episodes
38: If You Want to Be Wealthy, Buy A Home
Are you set up for complete failure financially if you never own a home? Not necessarily. Statistically, are you more likely to have more wealth by using home ownership as the main source of that wealth? Most likely, yes. In this e...
37: The Wise Home Owner...Owns A Firearm?
Finding a place to call home is a big deal for so many people…since 2020 statistics show that the majority of people spend approximately 17 hours a day within this sanctuary, and with this there is an innate responsibility of ensuring the safet...
36: Lower Mortgage Rates Are Here...How Low Can They Go?
Mortgage rates hit an uncomfortably high number at just over 8% in some parts of the country in late October, and now, in less than two months, we are seeing rates in the high to mid 6's. That is getting people all sorts of excited about the po...
35: Multi-Generational Housing is Becoming Mainstream
Multigenerational Housing: Nurturing Bonds, Building FuturesToday, we delve into the heart of family living, exploring the profound concept of multigenerational housing. In this episode, we’ll embark on a journey through history, ...
34: What Does the Bible Say About Home Ownership?
So a little bit of a different topic today, but for those of you that don't know I am a Christian and I strive to live out my faith in all aspects of my life...this includes podcasting and through the way I run my real estate business. ...
33: What Does Generational Wealth Mean to You?
Welcome to The Wise Home Owner! I am Brandon Kahla and my mission is to simplify real estate and what all goes into home ownership. In this show, I will share the stories of clients that I work with, struggles and triumphs of my own experiences...
32: Current Buyer's Mindset - When Will Rates Finally Come Down and What Will Lower Rates Mean for Buyer Competition?
"What will mortgage rates be in 12 months?" asks the person holding the magic 8 ball.The person shakes the magic 8 ball and waits for the answer. "Come back in 12 months and I'll let you know then"...even magic 8 balls don't know what i...
31: Turn Your Current Home Into An Investment Property
Hey there, welcome back to The Wise Home Owner (formerly known as Real Estate, Simplified)! I am Brandon Kahla and my mission is to simplify real estate and what all goes into home ownership. In this show, I will share the stories of clients th...
30: Marry the Home, Date the Rate: Interest Rates Are Continuing to Go Up, But Is Now Still A Good Time to Buy?
Welcome to Real Estate, Simplified! I am Brandon Kahla and my mission is to simplify real estate and what all goes into home ownership. In this show, I share the stories of clients that I work with, struggles and triumphs of my own experiences ...
29: "Maximize Your Buying Power: Seller Concessions for Down Payment & Mortgage Rate Reduction!"
Are you looking to supercharge your homebuying journey? In this episode, Brandon dives deep into the concept of seller concessions, where the seller offers financial benefits to the buyer during the real estate transaction. Discover how seller ...
28: Maximize Your Home's Potential: Transforming it into a Profitable Investment Property!
Are you considering selling your home? Hold on! Learn how to turn your property into a lucrative investment instead. Don't just own a home, make it work for you! From evaluating market potential to managing tenants, this video covers all the es...
27: First Option Money, Now I Have to Pay Earnest Money?
In this episode I will be diving in deep on the term earnest money. This is probably a term you are not using in your regular day to day interactions, so I’m going to break it down quite a bit. Questions that will be answered:1...
26: What the heck is an option period and why do I have to pay for it??
In this episode I will be diving in deep on two important concepts in real estate: option money and option period. These terms are essential to understand when entering into a home purchase contract. Option money refers to a payment...
25: Becoming the "I Know A Guy" Person in Everyone's Life
How many times in the last 30 days has someone asked for a recommendation of any kind? Think about it for a few seconds. Your neighbor sees you in the front yard as your both going out to get the mail at the end of the day. They see that your y...
24: Real Estate Rumors | Top 3 Questions | Housing Market Update
There are 3 common questions abut real estate that I continuously answer in 2023. They are:1. Will the housing market crash?2. When will foreclosures begin to increase?3. When will the housing supply normalize?I...
23: What to Know About Starting a Career in Real Estate
I started my real estate journey in November 2020 while making the decision to leave a successful career at Bell Helicopter. It was NOT an easy decision, but I made that tough decision because I saw the potential in what a focus in real estate ...
22: Ready to Buy a Home? Home Buyer Checklist to Prepare for the Home Search
When starting the home search you should probably have a pretty good idea of the features you want in a home. But how do you start the process? What if you are wanting a certain feature that is outside of your price range? How do you know what ...
21: Must Know Home Inspection Tips in 2023
HOME BUYING GUIDE: https://bit.ly/homebuyingwithbrandonThe home inspection process is one of the most important pieces when finding a home that is just right for you. Without getting a home inspection done you are potential...
20: Monthly Market Update - March 2023
Where do you get your housing market information from? Family member, friends, the neighbor down the street? Regardless of the topic we are only as good as the source we get our information from. I talked about the housing market in North Texas...
19: 2023 Real Estate Market Predictions in North Texas
A recent Lending Tree survey showed that the majority of people believe the housing market is going to crash...even more concerning, they believe it could be as bad or worse than 2008. My biggest question is, where are they getting information ...
18: We Bought A Home...Was it the Right Time to Buy?
In this episode of Real Estate, Simplified I sit down with Brandon Bates to discuss the Kahla’s journey through the home buying process…we bought house number two! I discuss what the process looked like from the buyer’s perspective, the variety...
17: Marry the Home, Date the Rate: Reasons That Buying Now Is Still the Right Decision
Rates are continuing to increase, but there are programs available that benefit buyers and sellers in this market. If you're thinking about waiting until the new year to buy for the potential of lower rates you will likely be waiting until Q3 2...
16: Interest Rate Buy Downs - How It Works And the Benefits for Buyers
Do you think you're only option as a buyer to get a lower interest rate in the current market is to personally buying down points on your mortgage? That's no longer the case as sellers are upping their strategy to keep buyers interested by leve...
15: Real Estate Market Update: Reasons to Buy Now in Q4 2022
In this episode I sit down with Brandon Bates to discuss the many reasons why now is still a good time to buy a home in Q4 2022. We dive deep into receiving feedback from buyers that made the decision to purchase when they did and the benefits ...
14: Is It Really Time to Hit the Pause Button on Buying A Home?? Part 2
In this episode I sit down with Brandon Bates to discuss the current buyer dilemma...to buy or not to buy. In the last couple of months we've seen interest rates increase which is causing a lot of buyers to sit on the sideline to simply "see wh...