Tracy Baldwin, the Clay County Assessor, joins Jen & Erik to discuss the assessment process, and clear up any confusion around the specifics of assessment and the tax levy that determines how much real estate tax you pay every year on your home. While not exactly the same, all the counties in our metro area follow the same general pattern when it comes to assessing properties, the ability for people to challenge that assessment if they believe it is incorrect, and how that information is pas...
Jun 01, 2025•51 min•Ep. 97
Missouri tax sale expert, author, lawyer, acclaimed speaker and all-around nice guy, Scott Walterbach joins Jen & Erik to start peeling back the layers of the complicated process of tax sales in Missouri. From the perspective of both the homeowner who is at risk of loosing their home, and the investor looking to capitalize on the potentially significant deals in the marketplace we look at what you actually purchase in a tax sale, the steps counties go through prior to selling, how an owner c...
May 15, 2025•57 min•Ep. 96
While the cat’s away, the mice will play! Becky, Aadyn and Jordan join Erik for this episode while our illustrious co-host and managing broker is attending the Missouri Realtor’s® Spring Conference in person. As usual, we bring you the latest market stats around the Kansas City area and share a peek of what goes on behind the curtain in the real estate business. What other mischief ensued? Tune in and find out!!
May 01, 2025•52 min•Ep. 95
Jen & Erik are joined by Dream Properties Real Estate agents Jordan, Becky and Aadyn who get you up to date with what’s happening in the Kansas City area real estate market. As usual, we take a look at the numbers coming out of several counties in the Kansas City metro area but also in this episode we discuss a couple of the broader issues on a national level that we are paying attention to, and examine their potential impacts on housing overall. And you don't want to miss our stimulating co...
Mar 03, 2025•54 min•Ep. 94
Jonathan Baumert, owner of Rolling Suds of Kansas City, MO joins Jen and Erik to discuss all things power washing. From high pressure on concrete drives and walks to soft washing roofs, this important home maintenance task is not well understood by many. Not all surfaces are equal and using incorrect techniques and the wrong equipment for the job can be costly for a DIY’er. Come take a listen, and learn from a professional!
Feb 15, 2025•44 min•Ep. 93
Jen & Erik are joined by Dream Properties Real Estate agents Becky Storm 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, we celebrate a huge achievement for one of the team…tune in and find out!
Jan 01, 2025•47 min•Ep. 92
Our good friend and UMKC Leadership Academy classmate and managing broker of the Engel & Volkers Kansas City brokerage, Donta Littlejohn join us as we dissect the complicated topic of fair housing…specifically how laws policies and actions created the KC Metro demographics we have today. We traverse through the history that has shaped our town, the continuing impacts of that history…but we also look at what continues to occur today in our city and across the country. Completing the story is ...
Dec 15, 2024•56 min•Ep. 91
Missouri Realtor President Elect Bobbi Howe joins Jen & Erik to discuss the importance of buyer’s agency in real estate, including some steps you, as a buyer entering in the market, can take to better vet your potential representative. Learn how buyer’s agents are commonly compensated, and how the changes over the summer affect that pattern, as well as some extremely useful tips on what to expect from your agent.
Nov 15, 2024•55 min•Ep. 90
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 looking beyond the agent and things you might consider about the brokerage you choose.
Nov 01, 2024•37 min•Ep. 89
When it comes to home décor, what you hang on your walls is one of the most significant contributors to the overall appearance…and how that art is presented is equally important. From collegiate posters through family photos and to prints, sports memorabilia, or original artwork…how something is framed makes a world of difference. Jason Fewin owner of Parkville Frame Gallery joins Jen & Erik to discuss all things frame. Join us for this informative episode and understand your options when it...
Oct 15, 2024•45 min•Ep. 88
Architect by day and apiarist by night (that's a fancy word for beekeeper) Dalyn Novak joins Jen & Erik to discuss bees. Some of the ins and outs about keeping bees, how bees are incredibly important to...responsible for pollinating $15 billion worth of crops each year in the U.S. alone. Yes, billion with a 'Bee' :) We also look at what it looks like to have bees being kept near you in our area, how they travel and if you need to be concerned. You'll bee happy you tuned into this one!...
Oct 01, 2024•45 min•Ep. 87
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!
Sep 05, 2024•43 min•Ep. 86
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!
Aug 01, 2024•59 min•Ep. 83
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!
Jul 15, 2024•50 min•Ep. 85
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!
Jul 01, 2024•53 min•Ep. 84
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!
Jun 16, 2024•27 min•Ep. 82
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....
May 15, 2024•52 min•Ep. 81
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.
May 01, 2024•47 min•Ep. 80
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 Pai...
Apr 15, 2024•41 min•Ep. 79
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 ...
Apr 01, 2024•36 min•Ep. 78
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...
Mar 15, 2024•51 min•Ep. 77
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!
Mar 01, 2024•47 min•Ep. 76
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!
Feb 15, 2024•58 min•Ep. 75
Kailyn Richerdson from LeaderOne Financial joins Jen & Erik to discuss the ins and outs of home mortgages. Starting with the expectation of mortgage rates movement throughout the year, Kailyn delivers information on so many valuable topics…the difference between interest rate and APR, how to shop for mortgages with minimal impact on your credit score, how long it should take you to get pre-qualified, how soon you should get a picture of total closing costs, and much, much more! So much great...
Feb 01, 2024•48 min•Ep. 74
What a treat to start of the new year, or anytime you are looking to establish some personal or professional goals! Rick Burgess, CEO of Quantum Consulting, a Sandler International franchisee, join Jen & Erik to talk about goal setting, offering guidance, tips and tricks for you in that process. In addition, find how Dream Properties Real Estate leverages coaching help in their business beyond goal setting. Perhaps your goals including the buying or selling of real estate, but no matter the ...
Jan 15, 2024•49 min•Ep. 73
Jen & Erik to discuss the current state of the market in the KC Metro, and share some of the personal experiences they are having with the clients they are currently working with. Curious to what 2024 will bring in the real estate? Jen and Erik break down what they see and what those likely trends might do to the market in Kansas City.
Jan 01, 2024•44 min•Ep. 72
Kansas City Legacy Properties owner Eddie Van Buskirk joins Jen and Erik to discuss various facets of dealing with inherited properties. While any real estate agent can help someone sell a house, but only the great ones assist throughout the entire process…from the obvious things, like dealing with the ‘stuff’ inside the home to a lot less obvious like contacting the insurance company and making the appropriate changes. Tune in and discover not only what probate means, but many of the other thin...
Dec 01, 2023•51 min•Ep. 71
Join Jen & Erik as they check in with Smithville Alderman, and Realtor, Dan Hartman with what’s going in the Smithville community. Having essentially doubled in population since 2000. At 16.25 sq miles surrounded by a 7000 acre lake, Smithville’s leadership is driving investment in ways to best support their growing community. Learn about what’s happening in there, and if this community might be a good choice for your next home!
Nov 15, 2023•44 min•Ep. 70
Jen & Erik to discuss the current state of the market in the KC Metro, and share some of the personal experiences they are having with the clients they are currently working with. Topics include loan programs providing better interest rates, proposed legislation to make housing more attainable, a discussion around how buyers pay their commission to agents, and of course, a look at what’s current in their own real estate world!
Nov 01, 2023•43 min•Ep. 69
Curious why two pioneers in online personal training programs are doing on a real estate podcast? Just because they are awesome (and they are!) still doesn’t correlate to real estate… but strangely enough the correlations are significant. As Micah and Diana share how they assist in the transformation of peoples physical lives, the parallels between that transformation and the path to home ownership becomes clear. Come and be inspired for your own transformation!
Oct 15, 2023•46 min•Ep. 68
