The Open House Podcast
How to Know if You Should Buy a Fixer Upper or Move In Ready Home
In today’s episode, Kristina & Steph discuss the pros and cons of buying a fixer upper vs a move in ready house. You'll leave knowing which choice is best for you!
Being a First Time Buyer in a Hot Market with Celeste King
In today’s episode, Steph interviews Open House team member and brand new homeowner, Celeste King about her experience buying in the hot Austin market.
First Time Home Buyer Checklist
In today’s episode, Steph and Kristina give you the low down on our first time home buyer checklist! This is seriously essential if you’re looking to buy your first home and want step by step details to guide you along the way.
Partnering for a Sustainable Renovation with Christine Goudreau
In this episode Steph chats with Christine Goudreau, and our Open House team member Celeste King! Christine bought a home in Austin and discusses her process creating an Airbnb and partnering for a sustainable renovation.
Our Biggest Real Estate Mistakes & Lessons
Steph and Kristina have built careers as successful real estate investors. But the road wasn't easy! They made mistakes, and learned a lot of valuable lessons along the way. But you don't have to make the same mistakes as them - learn from them by listening to this episode!
A Beginner's Guide to Flipping Houses with Kennessey Hartley
In today's episode, we chat with Kennessey Hartley, an incredible Real Estate investor that is buying and flipping homes in her mid 20s. She has successfully flipped 7 houses along with doing some renovations on other’s rental properties to help them sell. Listen to learn more about how to flip homes and make money!
2021 Real Estate Market Low Down & Updates on Steph & Kristina's Recent Reno Projects
We're back! Welcome to Season 2 of the Open House Podcast: Where Women Talk Real Estate. Steph and Kristina catch you up on what's going on with this wild 2021 Real Estate market, as well as their personal projects and what you've missed.
Uncovering the Possibilities of Real Estate with Amber Forrest and Matthew Gattozzi
In this episode, Kristina and Steph both interview Amber Forrest and Matthew Gattozzi, two graduates of our course, Homeschool. They share their experience taking the course, and how it’s completely changed their lives and altered their mindsets.
The One Thing Every First Time Buyer Needs
If you’re looking to buy your first home, but aren’t quite sure where to start - then you’re in the right place! This episode will give you the 411 on the one thing that will help you buy your first home and make you a smart and savvy first time buyer: Open House Homeschool.
Buying Your First Home to Jumpstart Your Dream Life With Steph & Kristina
It’s a short one this week! Kristina talks about her recent out of state beach house purchase and partnering with her sister. Steph updates us on how her recent home purchase is her best dream life investment yet!
Maximizing Your Credit Card Benefits with Credit Expert Katherine Fan
In this episode, Kristina chats with her past client, Katherine Fan. Katherine has worked as a freelancer and a W2 employee and gives insight into buying a home and getting a loan with both types jobs. She also works as a finance writer, gives us a full rundown on credit cards.
Running the Numbers and Making Smart Investments
In this episode, Kristina and Steph discuss running the numbers and determining if a property is a solid investment. They go over their purchase of the Open House Austin property, and how they office hacked to help pay the mortgage payments.
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!
Revealing Our Net Worths After 7 Years of Real Estate Investing
In this episode, Kristina and Steph discuss their net worths after spending 7 years investing in Real Estate. Both of them have made a lot of money through numerous properties, and Steph has even gone from a negative net worth to... well you'll have to listen to find out!
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!
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!