Real Estate Simplified
Information on buying a home and investing in residential real estate.
Episodes
26 episodes
Las Vegas Sports & Entertainment Affects on Real Estate
Mike and Brandon discuss how sports and entertainment in Las Vegas have affected real estate in the Las Vegas area. Season Finale
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Episode 29
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30:18
Is The Las Vegas Real Estate Market Crashing?!?
The weaknesses and strengths in the Las Vegas housing market explained for the current market in fall 2025.
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Episode 28
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29:33
Las Vegas Real Estate Market Update
The latest in mortgage interest rates and the Las Vegas real estate market for October 2025.
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Episode 27
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30:15
All Things New Construction
Home builder sales rep, Stacey Beldsoe, explains the buying process and current incentives with new construction.
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Episode 26
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30:19
How Much Can I Afford to Spend On A Home
Mike Kruse and Brandon Rizk break down what goes into figuring out what you can afford and how much when it comes to buying a home.
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Episode 25
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31:16
Do's and Don'ts of Buying and Selling a Home
When buying or selling a home, there are things that should and should not be done. We get into all of it!
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Episode 24
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30:42
Mortgage Interest Rate Drop
How the fed dropping interest rates has affected mortgage interest rates and where the mortgage and real estate markets are going.
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Episode 23
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28:11
Greed in Real Estate
From greedy home buyers and sellers to greedy real estate agents and mortgage loan officers. We discuss greed in real estate.
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Episode 22
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31:07
Las Vegas High Rise Condos & Condo-Tels
Lets talk high rise living in Las Vegas. Condos and Condo-tels or condo hotels as they can be called. From Signature MGM to the Veer Towers and Panorama plus many others. Also included is a Las Vegas real estate market update ...
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Episode 21
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30:13
Las Vegas Real Estate Buy or Wait, How About Pahrump
Discussing Las Vegas real estate... this is our Seinfeld Episode with all your real estate market info but a show about nothing.
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Episode 20
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30:31
Living in a 55+ Community in Las Vegas
Details on living in a 55+ community in Las Vegas, NV. The qualifications, restrictions and all your questions answered.
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Episode 19
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26:57
Renting a Home in Las Vegas
All about renting a home in Las Vegas, NV regarding qualifications, credit, deposits and the lease.
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Episode 18
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30:38
Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent or Team
How and what questions to ask when choosing the right real estate agent or team to work with.
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Episode 17
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30:48
Real Estate Simplified: Las Vegas Market Update & More
With special Co-Host Emi Sakevich we talk about the Las Vegas real estate market and the current conditions. Emi Sakevich is the Director of the Southern Nevada Burn Foundation and sits on the Advisory Board of Shine A Light and she expla...
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Episode 16
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30:28
Where Should I Get A Mortgage?
The differences between big banks, credit unions, mortgage bankers, online lenders and mortgage brokers is explained.
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Episode 14
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29:30
Episode 12: Location, Location, Location?
It has always been that location is the most important factor when purchasing real estate. Since Covid, has that changed. Is it location or is it what the home itself features now more important when buying a home?
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Episode 12
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28:43
Episode 10: What Home Upgrades Make Sense
From upgrading the kitchen to the primary bathroom to the backyard, what upgrades make the most financial sense when remodeling.
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Episode 10
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30:12
Episode 9: Buying Process - From Contract to Keys
The home buying process explained from going under contract, handling Due Diligence, Appraisal Contingency and Loan Contingency to getting keys in your hands.
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Episode 9
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30:50
Episode 8: The In's & Out's of Escrow & Title
Mike Kruse and Brandon Rizk are joined by Senior Escrow Officer Nikki Bott from Landmark Title to explain what escrow is and why it is needed in a real estate transaction. Nikki also talks about how to take title on a property and the imp...
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Episode 8
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30:55
Episode 7: Summerlin vs. Green Valley
For anyone that has lived in Las Vegas for any amount of time, you know the battle of which neighborhood is better Green Valley in Henderson, NV or Summerlin in Las Vegas. We discuss what each neighborhood offers.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:09
Episode 6: Las Vegas Market Update and Interest Rates Explained
The latest on the Las Vegas real estate market and Interest Rates explained and how the fed effects the mortgage rates.
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Episode 6
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30:37
First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Programs
Down payment assistance mortgage loan programs explained. Which is the best program for you?
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Episode 5
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30:24
Episode 4: First Time Homebuyers - The Process
Being a first time home buyer can be nerve wracking. Mike & Brandon explain the home buying process from where to start to getting keys in your hands.
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Episode 4
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29:28