The entire country has been experiencing a housing shortage which has driven home prices up and have kept many people from taking the step into home ownership. How do we solve this inventory issue? Also discuss the pro's and con's of buying a home. Is it for everyone? What you need to know before taking that HUGE step forward.

In the 70's, the average square footage of a home was 1,500 Sq. Ft. Today, the average is 3,000! Ironically, in the 70's, people had larger families and needed the space. Today, it's about lifestyle and people are wanting more space than necessarily needed, which pushes their budget to the max! We also share some crazy real estate saves. What's that? Listen and find out!

Yes, you heard that right! Jayson Hardie with Homestead Financial breaks down the stats and shares the surprising fact, the median age for first time home buyers in the US is 38 years old. We also debate whether you should pay MORE on your monthly mortgage. 

Are you looking to give your house some pizzaz without breaking the bank? Want to add a wow factor that makes you proud to host your family and friends? Adam and Lauren meet with Mike Thomas of Rubix Construction to talk about 2025 affordable trends you can implement to elevate your home design. 

Today we chat about seasonality in Real Estate and how it does or doesn't impact the reality of the market. Also, we will dive into what tools can be used to find homes in the current market. 

Jayson Hardie with Homestead Financial explains how to specifically itemize deductions on your tax return for a much larger return to use on vacation, paying down debt or for down payment on a house. Speaking of money, we also talk about how to build wealth while renting... IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE?!?!

Jayson Hardie with Homestead Financial joins us to talk about "gift funds" for buyers. The how, the why and all the nitty gritty. Then we get real deep.... like deep dish, deep. We talk about our favorite St. Louis pizza joints. 

Mr. Joe Edwards joins us to talk about how he's built up the loop over the past 40+ years. Then we take a deep dive into encroachments, easements and more! Why getting a survey and knowing your property line is important. 

The benefit of homeownership is having equity, but what is the benefit of equity if your can't use it during your 30 year mortgage? We talk about home equity lines of credit, the benefit and how to get one. Also we chat about time, money and everything else when it comes to buying a home. 

It seems a common strategy for buyers is to "wait until the rates drop" but guess what? SO IS EVERYONE ELSE! If that's your strategy, you may end up paying a premium to get a house in a multiple offer situation vs just paying slightly higher interest-rate and getting a better purchase price on a home. We also talk with Andrew Hoy of American Family Insurance about how insurance coverage has changed over the years.