Get Real KC

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!

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! 

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 information, don't miss this podcast!

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 topic, this guidance will prove to be valuable in your efforts!

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. 

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 things to consider when dealing with an inherited property.

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!

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!

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!

Do you know what Initiative Petition is?  Do you have any idea what a critical right this is for ‘we the people’?  Missouri Realtors know, and they fight to keep this right.  This is only one of the many topics Missouri Realtors are in your corner for. 

Missouri Realtors also provide education for its members and the general public as well…all in an effort to make sure your real estate transaction goes as smooth as possible, and that you get the benefits of home ownership as you live your American Dream.  Join us to find out even more of what these organizations do for you…and how you might use that information when vetting your own agent choice.