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Turning a New Build into an Investment with Julia Toro

In this episode, Steph chats with her good friend and past client Julia Toro. They talk about Julia's first home purchase, buying a new build, and how she became a Real Estate investor!

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Should I Still Buy a House if I Plan to Move in the Next 5 Years?

This Thanksgiving week we look back at an old episode to once again cover 5 common home buying questions, including whether or not you should still buy a house if you plan to move in the next 5 years. Stay tuned for a new episode next week!

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Creating Your Dream Home with Interior Designer Avery Cox

In this episode, Kristina chats with Avery Cox, an incredibly talented interior designer based in Austin, Texas! She gives us tons of interior design insight, from trends that are here to stay, and ways to design your dream home with the help of an interior designer!

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Should You Buy and Hold or Sell Your Home Now?

Listen to today's podcast episode where Kristina and Steph discuss if you should buy and hold or sell your home. You don't want to miss this one - it's essential for any homeowner debating what to do in the current market!⁠

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Renter to Real Estate Investor in 1 Year or Less with Allegra Moet Brantly

In this episode, Steph chats with her longtime friend Allegra Moet Brantly, founder of Factora Wealth. They discuss their friendship, and Allegra’s journey to becoming the successful real estate investor she is today! So make sure to listen to learn how Allegra went from buying her first home to owning 4 properties in the span of 3 years!

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The Racist Coding of “Good Schools” in Real Estate

In this episode, Kristina chats with education experts Chrysta Naron and Johnathan Salinas about what it means when you ask about “good schools” in the area, and how that phrase actually has racist undertones.

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5 Things You Need to Know Before Taking on a Renovation

Kristina and Steph list the 5 things you need to know before taking on a renovation! If you are considering a major reno project, then this episode is essential. So listen to these 5 things from 2 experts with YEARS of renovation experience on their hands.

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Teacher to Millionaire Through Buy & Hold Real Estate Investing

Listen to a super insightful conversation with Steph's mom about how she went from a teacher salary to gaining a multi million dollar real estate portfolio and grew her generational wealth.

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How to Make Money as an Airbnb Entrepreneur with Kreasha Williams

Besides her beautiful properties, Kreasha Williams has a lot to gain inspiration from. She has hustled her way through various fields, and still is pushing her way to the top of the Airbnb empire through various endeavors, such as property management, rental arbitrage, and interior design. You definitely want to learn from this lady!

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Investing with Integrity with Anjelica Rivas

In this episode, Steph and Anjelica Rivas discuss investing with integrity. They talk about the problems of gentrification, limited affordable housing, HOAs, and low housing stock in Austin, and ways in which we, as buyers and investors, and do better for our entire community.

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How to Win with Multiple Offers and Other Common Home Buyer Questions

Buying your first home comes with a lot of questions. After being agents for years, we know exactly which questions need the most detailed explanations, and we are here to answer those. From how to win on multiple offers to what your credit score needs to be for certain loans, we can help!

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Buying a Fixer Upper as a First Time Buyer With Michu Benaim Steiner

Michu bought a fixer upper as her first home - and wow did she learn a lot! She fully breaks down the process, from costs to renovations, and shares a lot of great advice she’s learned along the way.

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Five Things You Need to Know Before Buying a House

In this episode, Kristina and Steph discuss the 5 things you need to know before buying your first home. From how much money you’ll need to the tax benefits, they cover key information you’ll need before you start your home buying process.

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How to Make Your First Home an Investment with Nancy Lopez

In this episode, Steph talks to her childhood friend Nancy about her 2 properties in Austin, and how she became an investor. She discusses what she did to get her two properties, some of the repairs she had to make, and why she chose to rent rather than sell. Click here to listen to the episode!

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Teaser

Check out this Teaser for the new Open House Podcast: Where Women Talk Real Estate. Founders Steph Douglass and Kristina Modares explain what this podcast will be, and why it’s about time that people other than white men build a real estate narrative.

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