Raw & Real Real Estate

Thinking about buying a home with a pool—or adding one yourself? In this episode, we break down the main parts of a pool and explain what each one does, from the pump and filter to the skimmer, main drain, and returns...

Thinking about buying a home with a pool or adding one to your current home? In this episode, I share the questions my husband and I asked before making our own decision, plus practical tips every homeowner and...

The inspection period is about much more than scheduling a home inspection. In this episode, I share seven important steps every homebuyer should take before their inspection period ends, including reviewing the...

In this episode of Raw and Real Real Estate, I share my firsthand experience helping clients successfully close a loan assumption transaction. While assumable loans can offer incredible long-term savings, they also come...

Imagine accepting an offer on your home… then watching the deal fall apart. Now imagine that happening four times before finally making it to the closing table. That’s exactly what one of my recent sellers experienced...

In this episode, I’m sharing what it’s really been like owning and operating our very first Airbnb after seven months. If you’ve been wondering whether investing in a short-term rental is still worth it in 2026, this...

Being a landlord is about much more than collecting rent. In this episode, I share the five principles that my husband and I have followed to help us become successful long-term rental owners. Growing up, I always...

<p>In this episode, I’m breaking down my boldest predictions for the 2026 housing market — from mortgage rate trends and shifting buyer behavior to inventory changes, affordability, and whether we may see more...

<p >Part 2 of our first flip is here — and we’re finally answering the question everyone keeps asking: “Did you make money… or regret everything?”</p> <p >We break down the sale, the offers, what we actually walked away...

<p >Most people think saving for a house is only about the down payment — but sometimes the real challenge is affording the monthly payment once you own it. In this episode, I share how my husband and I prepared...

<p >Selling a home is part financial… part emotional. This episode breaks down the psychology behind why some sellers unknowingly slow down, block, or sabotage their own sale — and how to shift into a “ready to sell”...

<p >In this episode, I’m breaking down what the market is really telling us about homes that haven’t sold or that are sitting a little longer than expected. We’ll talk about what zero showings or low activity actually...

<p >Foreclosures 101: Understanding the Process and the Current State of the U.S. Market</p> <p > </p> <p >In this episode, I break down how the foreclosure process really works and share what’s happening with current...

<p >In our first two flips ever, excitement quickly turned into chaos. Jesus and I share the real story behind how we saved for our first project, took out a HELOC for the second, and learned some expensive lessons...

<p >Buying your first home comes with a lot of excitement—and a lot of questions, especially about homeowners insurance. In this episode, I sit down with Yvonne, an insurance agent with over 25 years of experience, to...