The Open House Podcast: Where Women Talk Real Estate

This week, we’re throwing it to our most popular episode - all the way back from Season 1! Steph and Kristina cover 5 things you need to know before buying a house and address some misconceptions along the way.

Most people go into the home buying process incredibly nervous because they “know nothing” - and that is ok! It’s completely normal to not know the process and what to expect. That’s why you need to find a great agent to help you. And this episode helps you establish some first steps!

Want to know if you’re ACTUALLY ready? Take our quiz! We’ll give you actionable next steps based on your results .

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Comments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on Instagram and check out our website!

Please stay tuned for more episodes every Tuesday, and subscribe so you don’t miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts.

Related Resources

1. Quiz: Are you ready to buy?
2. Get started with our free mini-course!
3. First-Time Home Buyer Checklist
4. How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a House?

Team member Celeste joins Steph and Kristina in this episode to discuss their real estate partnership: the Retreat House! 

These three powerhouse women saw a need to have a place to host planning retreats with the team and a home to host out-of-town clients. In January 2021, they decided to take the plunge and buy a house together that could solve both those needs! They discuss how they partnered financially to make it happen, as well as their recommendations for how you can do something like this too. 

Check out our Retreat House Highlight on Instagram for images of the journey! And click here to see our Airbnb listing. Looking to turn your own place into an Airbnb? Sign up for our Airbnb Course, coming 2022!

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Comments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on Instagram and check out our website!

Please stay tuned for more episodes every Tuesday, and subscribe so you don’t miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts.

Related Resources

1. Retreat House Airbnb Listing
2. Join our Airbnb Course Waitlist
3. Podcast: Buying a House with a Friend
4. 7 Tips for Buying a Home with Multiple Offers in a Hot Market

In this episode, Steph and Kristina talk about their renovation plans for their own homes, important mindset shifts when it comes to real estate, and managing Airbnb properties.

It doesn’t take a vacation home to make money on Airbnb - Steph and Kristina got their start by renting out a single room in their own homes! They discuss what it means to be a good Airbnb host and the negatives that come with it. Are you being ethical in your management? Do you have the proper license to make it legal? How do you respond to negative feedback? While it is a great way to invest and supplement your income, there are lots of things to consider! 

Are you thinking about starting your own Airbnb? Sign up for our Airbnb course coming in 2022!

Get in Touch

Comments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on Instagram and check out our website!

Please stay tuned for more episodes every Tuesday, and subscribe so you don’t miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts.

Related Resources

1. Airbnb Course - Coming 2022!
2. Our Favorite Products for Managing Your Airbnb
3. Tiny House Guide
4. Blog: Transforming an Austin Home into a $40k Airbnb Money Maker

In this episode, Steph is joined by recent Open House Homeschool graduate and first-time homebuyer Kayla Ochoa!  

Kayla knew she wanted a house she could house hack and rent out - her house needed to be an investment! She shares how she managed her budget, stayed flexible throughout the process, and navigated a crazy market. Mindset was key! She took a step back, figured out what fears and misconceptions were holding her back, and then worked with our agent Sydney to move forward with a strategy.

Are you ready to start your journey too? Talk to one of our realtors or get a referral for an agent in your area!

Get in Touch

Comments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on Instagram and check out our website!

Please stay tuned for more episodes every Tuesday, and subscribe so you don’t miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts.

Related Resources

1. Talk to Our Realtor Team
2. Not sure if you’re ready? Take our quiz!
3. Next Steps: Free Mini-Course for First Time Buyers
4. Enroll in Homeschool, our online course for first-time buyers
5. Blog: How to Buy Your First House and Make It An Investment

So many people think about buying their first home in a traditional way - married and ready to settle down! But that doesn’t have to be the case. If you want to live differently, you have to think differently.

In this episode, Steph and Kristina break down what “Houses Before Spouses” really means - and how they’ve seen this mindset help first time home buyers take the right next steps for them.

There are many options to making your first home financially affordable, and not every path will make sense for you. If you’re on the fence about taking the first step, take our quiz to help you figure out if it’s the right time for you!

Get in Touch

Comments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on Instagram and check out our website!

Please stay tuned for more episodes every Tuesday, and subscribe so you don’t miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts.

Related Resources

1. Not sure if you’re ready? Take our quiz!
2. Next Steps: Free Mini-Course for First Time Buyers
3. Talk to Our Realtor Team
4. Blog: How to Buy Your First House and Make It An Investment
5. Asana - How We Keep Track of Tasks

We’ve got a guest! In this episode, Kristina is joined by her sister Stef to talk about the fixer upper beach house they purchased together. As the Creative Director at Urban Outfitters, Stef travels A LOT which makes settling down in a home pretty much impossible. But by partnering with Kristina, she’s been able to invest in two real estate properties!

Kristina and Stef had been looking to buy a beach house together for awhile when they found THE ONE. In this episode, they discuss buying the house sight unseen, managing their finances to make the purchase, how they split their responsibilities, and making home repairs while living out-of-state.

For more details on their entire process, check out Kristina’s blog. Want to stay in their beach house? Find them on Airbnb: Fully stocked luxury beach house. Mins to beach!

Get in Touch

Comments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on Instagram and check out our website!

Please stay tuned for more episodes every Tuesday, and subscribe so you don’t miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts.

Related Resources

• Blog: Buying A Fixer Upper Beach House With My Sister
• Join our Airbnb Course Waitlist
• Kristina and Stef’s Airbnb Listing
• Email Stef about a Design Deck
• The Nuri House Instagram

In this episode, Steph and Kristina talk updates on their own real estate ventures, finding rest in the hustle, and investing with friends. 

On your own, buying a house can be daunting, and in some cases, it may not even be financially possible. But partnering with a friend can help you overcome obstacles by splitting responsibilities and costs. Kristina shares how she bought her first home by partnering with a friend - and she learned so much through the whole process! 

Want to learn more about buying your first home? Join us for our free webinar, First-Time Buyer Bootcamp, at 6:30 pm on October 28, 2021. And don’t forget to join the waitlist for our next launch of Open House Homeschool, our 6-week online course that covers everything you need to know before buying your first home and making it an investment. 

Get in Touch

Comments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more from Open House? Follow us on Instagram and check out our website!

Please stay tuned for more episodes every Tuesday, and subscribe so you don’t miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts.

Related Resources

1. Quiz: Are you ready to buy?
2. First Time Home Buyer Checklist
3. Enroll in Open House Homeschool Course
4. The Tiny House Guide (use code OHAPODCAST for 15% off!)

We're back! Welcome to Season 3 of the Open House Podcast: Where Women Talk Real Estate. Steph and Kristina catch you up on their latest real estate investment, the growing Open House Austin team, and the launch of Steph’s Tiny House Guide.

In 2020, Steph built a tiny house in her backyard with a small budget. In this episode, she shares how she tackled the project from start to finish, discussing everything from architect plans and permits to her return on investment. 

If you want to learn more about how to build your own tiny house, Steph’s Tiny House Guide (which also includes a Workbook, Material List, Expense Tracker, and Photo Book!) is available now. And don’t forget to use code OHAPODCAST for 15% off!

Get in Touch

Comments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Want more hear more from Open House? Follow us on Instagram and check out our website!

Please stay tuned for more episodes every Tuesday, and subscribe so you don’t miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts.

Related Resources

• The Tiny House Guide (use code OHAPODCAST for 15% off!)
• How to Build a Tiny Home: From Cost to Construction
• Ready to rent out a space? Sign up for our Airbnb Course!
• Steph's Instagram
• Kristina's Instagram

In this episode, Steph interviews the Open House Austin agent team - Jenn, Sydney and Alan! You'll hear all about how the Austin market has been treating the team and our clients so far, how they got started in real estate and what's new with their own investments. If you love this episode and want to hear more from our team. you can book a call by submitting this form anytime!

Finally, we'll be taking a quick break from the podcast for a few weeks while our team enjoys some summer travel. We'll be back soon with more fresh content but as always, we'd love to hear from you!

Get in Touch
Comments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Want more hear more from Open House? Follow us on Instagram and check out our website!

Please stay tuned for more episodes every Tuesday, and subscribe so you don’t miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts. 

Related Resources

• Sign up for an upcoming State of the Market Webinar 
• Book a Call with our Agent Team
• Alan's Instagram
• Jenn's Instagram
• Sydney's Instagram

Summary
In this episode, we celebrate the one year of the podcast with a throwback of our very first episode from June 2020.

Join us for our monthly State of the Austin Market webinar with the Open House agent team and a special guest on Thursday, June 24th at 6:30pm CDT. 

Get in Touch
Comments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]

Want more hear more from Open House? Follow us on Instagram and check out our website!

Please stay tuned for more episodes every Tuesday, and subscribe so you don’t miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts. 

Related Resources

• Sign up for the State of the Market Webinar