Straight Forward Real Estate: Recent Episodes
Ted Gottlieb, REALTOR®, CSA® on The Whole Care Network
Buying and selling real estate isn’t rocket science. Unless you’re a licensed real estate agent, real estate attorney, or a seasoned investor, there’s something to be gained by listening to Straight Forward Real Estate with the ONLY Licensed Real Estate Agent who is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® in the State of Missouri. Sit back, grab a beverage, and enjoy. You’re about to get the inside scoop about everything you want to know regarding residential real estate from Certified Senior Real Estate Specialist, Ted Gottlieb
Gretchen Kingma. Occupational Therapist and owner of Empowered Homes discusses strategies to safely age-in-place, at any age.
Whether you are preparing to sell your home or simply want to keep up with the maintenace, you'll want to listen to this podcast (featuring Kevin Pannebecker from Mister Fix-It). Home buyer tips to give you a better idea as to the condition of the home.
Estate Planning Attorney Joe Cordell, Cordell Planning, Partners, shares his thoughts about the importance the planning plays as it relates to many of our most valuable asset - our homes. Subjects discussed include: Probate, Trusts, Asset Protection, Estate Planning.
What's the difference between interior decorating and intertior design? Learn how space planning will help you enjoy your home even more and set the stage when you decide to sell. Thinking about doing some remodeling? Listen to this, first.
Tom Getchman, Founder of St. Louis Radon discusses Radon, it's impact on health, and how to remediate it.
Whether you choose to move yourself or hire a professional mover, this podcast is full of insider tips to help you have a successful move.
Real Estate Investor Julian Hess shares his knowledge of buying and selling investment property
Mortgage Strategist Daniel Ginsburg educates us on the benefits (and drawbacks) of usings non-conventional home financing options. For many, these loans make sense!
Using a reverse mortgage to buy a home means no more mortgage payments! Find out if it makes sense for you.
Do you need a new roof? Storm damage? Insurance claim tips? Leaks? How to get a FREE roof inspection. Roofing material options. Choosing the right contractor. Siding & gutter options - Roofing industry expert Rick Hinkson (Eureka Contracting and Roofing)
Nikki Buckelew, Founder of the Seniors Real Estate Institute shares some great tips about how to help older adults decide if aging-in-place or downsizing makes the most sense for them. You'll learn how to have "the converation" and the important role that control, planning, and legacy have in the decision making process.
Get the inside scoop on how estate sales work, what they cost, and how to improve your odds of finding the quality estate sale company you deserve.
Kevin Pannebecker, Mister Fix-It and It's Just Routine discusses why choosing the right repair contractor can make all the difference. Learn: What to look for; Services available; When to pull permits; Making home maintenace easy.
Learn about your home's electrical system: How it works; Safety; New Technology; and so on.
Insurance industry guru Michelle Bequette, Vice-President, JW Terrill Insurance shares her years of industry experience to help you make wise and cost effective home and personal property insurance decisions.
Dennis Cooper, Reverse Mortgages guru shares what you need to know about reverse mortgages and why they might be just what your financial/estate plan craves.
Shelly Clark, Owner of Cardinal Surveying, helps us understand the importance of having the property you're thinking about buying surveyed. You'll be glad you did!
Mary Jo Schaper, Choice Home Warranty account executive and home warranty industry veteran, guides us through how can protect the appliances and systems in your home.
Real Estate industry veteran and renown home stager/restylist Andrea Lenzen shares the simple things you cando to sell your house faster and for money!
Kent MacPeek, Structural Engineer, shares his 30+ years of home foundation knowledge with us. Whether your building a new home or looking to keep water out of your basement, this podcast is for you.
ASHI home inspector Bruce Albach (Pyramid Home Inpection) shares what you should be thinking about (and looking out for) in the home that you just decided to buy. Home inspections are an essential part of the buying process. Listen now, to learn why.
Title Companies play a very important role in the real estate transaction - from making sure that the title is clear to the closing table. Learn more about all of the things that the title company does to protect your best interest.
Real Estate industry expert Dennis Norman highlights the important items in most real estate contracts.
Real Estate industry expert Dennis Norman discusses how to dertermine the true value of a home. Whether your a buyer or a seller, there's much to be learned via this podcast
Sitting down with your real estate agent BEFORE going out to look at property will save you time, money, and aggravation and help you find your next home faster.