Best Brandon Kahla Podcasts (2024)

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38: If You Want to Be Wealthy, Buy A Home 9:18

7M ago9:18

9:18

Are you set up for complete failure financially if you never own a home? Not necessarily. Statistically, are you more likely to have more wealth by using home ownership as the main source of that wealth? Most likely, yes. In this episode I spend time bringing you facts about wealth difference between renters and home owners. I hope you enjoy! For m…

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37: The Wise Home Owner...Owns A Firearm? 16:12

8M ago16:12

16:12

Finding a place to call home is a big deal for so many people…since 2020 statistics show that the majority of people spend approximately 17 hours a day within this sanctuary, and with this there is an innate responsibility of ensuring the safety and well-being of our loved ones within its walls. In the pursuit of safeguarding our homes, a topic oft…

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36: Lower Mortgage Rates Are Here...How Low Can They Go? 11:43

8M ago11:43

11:43

Mortgage rates hit an uncomfortably high number at just over 8% in some parts of the country in late October, and now, in less than two months, we are seeing rates in the high to mid 6's. That is getting people all sorts of excited about the potential of rate decreases in 2024...predictions are coming out saying 3 decreases to be exact can be expec…

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35: Multi-Generational Housing is Becoming Mainstream 10:46

10M ago10:46

10:46

Multigenerational Housing: Nurturing Bonds, Building Futures Today, we delve into the heart of family living, exploring the profound concept of multigenerational housing. In this episode, we’ll embark on a journey through history, examining the global tapestry of multigenerational living. We'll also uncover the myriad reasons why families are choos…

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34: What Does the Bible Say About Home Ownership? 6:40

10M ago6:40

6:40

So a little bit of a different topic today, but for those of you that don't know I am a Christian and I strive to live out my faith in all aspects of my life...this includes podcasting and through the way I run my real estate business. In this episode, I spend time covering four sections of the Bible that focus on home ownership. Segment 1: The Bib…

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33: What Does Generational Wealth Mean to You? 26:32

11M ago26:32

26:32

Welcome to The Wise Home Owner! I am Brandon Kahla and my mission is to simplify real estate and what all goes into home ownership. In this show, I will share the stories of clients that I work with, struggles and triumphs of my own experiences of home ownership, what it takes to buy a home in today's market, and all the things to expect (mostly th…

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32: Current Buyer's Mindset - When Will Rates Finally Come Down and What Will Lower Rates Mean for Buyer Competition? 22:15

12M ago22:15

22:15

"What will mortgage rates be in 12 months?" asks the person holding the magic 8 ball. The person shakes the magic 8 ball and waits for the answer. "Come back in 12 months and I'll let you know then"...even magic 8 balls don't know what is going to happen to mortgage rates in the future! Experts will make their predictions based off of decisions mad…

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31: Turn Your Current Home Into An Investment Property 15:59

12M ago15:59

15:59

Hey there, welcome back to The Wise Home Owner (formerly known as Real Estate, Simplified)! I am Brandon Kahla and my mission is to simplify real estate and what all goes into home ownership. In this show, I will share the stories of clients that I work with, struggles and triumphs of my own experiences of home ownership, what it takes to buy a hom…

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30: Marry the Home, Date the Rate: Interest Rates Are Continuing to Go Up, But Is Now Still A Good Time to Buy? 35:18

1y ago35:18

35:18

Welcome to Real Estate, Simplified! I am Brandon Kahla and my mission is to simplify real estate and what all goes into home ownership. In this show, I share the stories of clients that I work with, struggles and triumphs of my own experiences of home ownership, what it takes to buy a home in today's market, and all the things to expect (mostly the…

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29: "Maximize Your Buying Power: Seller Concessions for Down Payment & Mortgage Rate Reduction!" 14:20

1y ago14:20

14:20

Are you looking to supercharge your homebuying journey? In this episode, Brandon dives deep into the concept of seller concessions, where the seller offers financial benefits to the buyer during the real estate transaction. Discover how seller concessions can empower you with extra funds for your down payment or help you secure a lower mortgage int…

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28: Maximize Your Home's Potential: Transforming it into a Profitable Investment Property! 15:59

1y ago15:59

15:59

Are you considering selling your home? Hold on! Learn how to turn your property into a lucrative investment instead. Don't just own a home, make it work for you! From evaluating market potential to managing tenants, this video covers all the essential steps. In this episode, you'll learn step-by-step how to leverage your home's value and generate p…

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27: First Option Money, Now I Have to Pay Earnest Money? 11:19

1+ y ago11:19

11:19

In this episode I will be diving in deep on the term earnest money. This is probably a term you are not using in your regular day to day interactions, so I’m going to break it down quite a bit. Questions that will be answered: 1. What is earnest money? 2. Why does a buyer need to provide earnest money at all? 3. Why is this a part of the process? 4…

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26: What the heck is an option period and why do I have to pay for it?? 10:37

1+ y ago10:37

10:37

In this episode I will be diving in deep on two important concepts in real estate: option money and option period. These terms are essential to understand when entering into a home purchase contract. Option money refers to a payment made by a potential buyer to the seller during the early stages of a home purchase. This will happen after an offer i…

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25: Becoming the "I Know A Guy" Person in Everyone's Life 14:35

1+ y ago14:35

14:35

How many times in the last 30 days has someone asked for a recommendation of any kind? Think about it for a few seconds. Your neighbor sees you in the front yard as your both going out to get the mail at the end of the day. They see that your yard was recently mowed and it’s looking great. They complement the work and then ask, “hey who does your y…

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24: Real Estate Rumors | Top 3 Questions | Housing Market Update 7:47

1+ y ago7:47

7:47

There are 3 common questions abut real estate that I continuously answer in 2023. They are: 1. Will the housing market crash? 2. When will foreclosures begin to increase? 3. When will the housing supply normalize? I answer all three of these questions during this video and provide additional information on what to expect for the remainder of 2023. …

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23: What to Know About Starting a Career in Real Estate 18:21

1+ y ago18:21

18:21

I started my real estate journey in November 2020 while making the decision to leave a successful career at Bell Helicopter. It was NOT an easy decision, but I made that tough decision because I saw the potential in what a focus in real estate could offer me. Real Estate is not for everyone. Getting your license is just the beginning, and there are…

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22: Ready to Buy a Home? Home Buyer Checklist to Prepare for the Home Search 4:36

1+ y ago4:36

4:36

When starting the home search you should probably have a pretty good idea of the features you want in a home. But how do you start the process? What if you are wanting a certain feature that is outside of your price range? How do you know what your price range might be? Check out this episode of Real Estate, Simplified as I discuss the must have, n…

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21: Must Know Home Inspection Tips in 2023 7:51

1+ y ago7:51

7:51

HOME BUYING GUIDE: https://bit.ly/homebuyingwithbrandon The home inspection process is one of the most important pieces when finding a home that is just right for you. Without getting a home inspection done you are potentially setting yourself up for heart ache, safety issues, and a big bill to fix anything that might be wrong with the house. There…

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20: Monthly Market Update - March 2023 13:51

1+ y ago13:51

13:51

Where do you get your housing market information from? Family member, friends, the neighbor down the street? Regardless of the topic we are only as good as the source we get our information from. I talked about the housing market in North Texas (Primarily North Dallas*) which is where I do the majority of my business. *Cities included in my monthly…

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19: 2023 Real Estate Market Predictions in North Texas 16:17

1+ y ago16:17

16:17

A recent Lending Tree survey showed that the majority of people believe the housing market is going to crash...even more concerning, they believe it could be as bad or worse than 2008. My biggest question is, where are they getting information from to come to that conclusion? You've probably watched a number of videos on people's opinions on what t…

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18: We Bought A Home...Was it the Right Time to Buy? 56:40

1+ y ago56:40

56:40

In this episode of Real Estate, Simplified I sit down with Brandon Bates to discuss the Kahla’s journey through the home buying process…we bought house number two! I discuss what the process looked like from the buyer’s perspective, the variety of considerations we had, how we chose to buy even though interest rates are where they are, whether or n…

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17: Marry the Home, Date the Rate: Reasons That Buying Now Is Still the Right Decision 53:18

2y ago53:18

53:18

Rates are continuing to increase, but there are programs available that benefit buyers and sellers in this market. If you're thinking about waiting until the new year to buy for the potential of lower rates you will likely be waiting until Q3 2023. Market trends are also showing that even though home prices are leveling off in North Texas they are …

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16: Interest Rate Buy Downs - How It Works And the Benefits for Buyers 5:13

2y ago5:13

5:13

Do you think you're only option as a buyer to get a lower interest rate in the current market is to personally buying down points on your mortgage? That's no longer the case as sellers are upping their strategy to keep buyers interested by leveraging the buy down program. Listen to how buyers can benefit from this program with no extra money out of…

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15: Real Estate Market Update: Reasons to Buy Now in Q4 2022 55:48

2y ago55:48

55:48

In this episode I sit down with Brandon Bates to discuss the many reasons why now is still a good time to buy a home in Q4 2022. We dive deep into receiving feedback from buyers that made the decision to purchase when they did and the benefits of making that decision, the ability to drop private mortgage insurance due to the amount of equity a home…

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14: Is It Really Time to Hit the Pause Button on Buying A Home?? Part 2 21:00

2y ago21:00

21:00

In this episode I sit down with Brandon Bates to discuss the current buyer dilemma...to buy or not to buy. In the last couple of months we've seen interest rates increase which is causing a lot of buyers to sit on the sideline to simply "see what happens". Research shows that might not be the best move in the long run. Tune in to see what we have t…

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13: Is It Really Time to Hit the Pause Button on Buying A Home?? Part 1 30:10

2y ago30:10

30:10

In this episode I sit down with Brandon Bates to discuss the current buyer dilemma...to buy or not to buy. In the last couple of months we've seen interest rates increase which is causing a lot of buyers to sit on the sideline to simply "see what happens". Research shows that might not be the best move in the long run. Tune in to see what we have t…

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12: Real Estate Market Update: The Country's In A Recession But Texas is Doing Great 32:15

2y ago32:15

32:15

In this episode I sit down with Brandon Bates to revisit the looming questions and concerns about the housing market, whether the country is in fact in a recession (spoiler alert, WE ARE), what it looks like to be in a seller's market that is slowly shifting, new build incentives and much more. I hope you enjoy this episode! If you are interested i…

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11: Is the Housing Market Really Going to Crash...Not Any Time Soon! 46:45

2y ago46:45

46:45

Who has heard that the looming recession, wait we can still call it a recession right??, is going to bring down the entire housing market much like what happened in 2008-2009 or even 2011-2012? I've got one thing to say about that...if you're waiting for a crash (especially in Texas) it's not going to happen! I sit down with Brandon Bates to discus…

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10: Are You Ready to Buy A Home?? Review Every Step In the Process Here! The Home Buying Process: Part 5 13:41

2y ago13:41

13:41

Part 5 of the Home Buying Process video series is all about securing home owner's insurance before closing day on your new home and what could happen if you choose to not get coverage before closing and something unfortunate happens to the property. We also discuss the reason why your lender might asked you additional questions potentially only a w…

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9: Are You Ready to Buy A Home?? Review Every Step In the Process Here! The Home Buying Process: Part 4 7:37

2y ago7:37

7:37

Part 4 of the Home Buying Process series helps Realtors and home buyers gain a better understanding of how and when repairs on a home get done. If a repair is requested there are a few key aspects you want to be aware of and ensure your Realtor is getting done. We discuss what a repair amendment is, the importance of a professional and reputable co…

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8: Are You Ready to Buy A Home?? Review Every Step In the Process Here! The Home Buying Process: Part 3 14:30

2y ago14:30

14:30

Part 3 of the Home Buying Process video series is all about your responsibilities as a buyer once your offer is accepted. If you are new to the real estate industry or you are getting ready to purchase a home you don't want to miss this! We deep dive a few key terms like earnest money, option fee, option period, inspection and inspection report, an…

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6: Are You Ready to Buy A Home?? Review Every Step In the Process Here! The Home Buying Process: Part 1 5:10

2y ago5:10

5:10

In this episode I discuss the first part of the home buying process...understanding what type of home you can afford and getting pre-qualified with a lender your Realtor knows and trusts! Don't fall for the gimmicks of the Rocket Mortgage type of companies that claim they can get you the lowest interest rate...when they suck you in you then find ou…

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7: Are You Ready to Buy A Home?? Review Every Step In the Process Here! The Home Buying Process: Part 2 7:55

2y ago7:55

7:55

In this episode I discuss maybe one of the most challenging parts of the home buying process...it involves being patient and not getting too excited about all the new things you want to buy for that home you just got under contract! This is the most challenging part of the process without question! And to break it down as simply as possible...DON'T…

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5: Utilizing Social Media for Your Business 34:44

2y ago34:44

34:44

In this episode I sit down with Sara Rivera at Wright Law & Title, located in Denton, TX, to discuss the many ways a Realtor (or really anyone who wants to grow their business) can expand their brand, grow their following, and build their business by leveraging social media the right ways! Are you utilizing your social media platforms to solely pos…

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4: Choosing A Mortgage...More Options Than You Might Expect! 42:14

2y ago42:14

42:14

Is it time to buy your first house?? Have you been told that the only smart way to buy a home is to put down 20% or more? Do you believe your credit score is holding you back? In this episode I sit down with Melissa Condensa, Mortgage Loan Originator at Guild Mortgage, to discuss the wide variety of mortgage options at each and every consumer's fin…

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3: Real Estate Specialty: Residential, Commercial, Investment Properties...Which Should I Choose?? 34:27

2+ y ago34:27

34:27

In this episode I sit down with Crystal DeBacker, a Realtor that made the decision to pursue this passion full-time around the same time as myself. Right out of the gates she was making million dollar land deals and I wanted to find out her secret to make it happen! She wanted to focus on both single family residential and commercial all at the sam…

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2: Buying A Home...Which Lender Should You Choose for Pre-Approval? 34:25

2+ y ago34:25

34:25

Thinking about buying a home? Or maybe refinancing to get cash out to pay for home renovations? Who do you use and who will close the loan on time?? In this episode I sit down with Tony Ferrari, a local mortgage lender in North Texas, to discuss the difference in big box lenders like Rocket Mortgage and whether or not it makes more sense to go with…

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1: Starting A Career in Real Estate...Here's What You Need to Know! 30:33

2+ y ago30:33

30:33

In this first episode of Real Estate Simplified I sit down with Bart Gurley to discuss many of the questions I had to personally answer when starting my real estate business. Do I go all-in and quit my successful career in Corporate America?? How do I choose a brokerage?? Should I join up with a family member that says they've had success in the in…

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