The Open House Podcast: Where Women Talk Real Estate

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Kristina & Steph here, Co-Founders of Open House Austin: a woman-owned Austin real estate brokerage helping people break through the barriers of traditional home buying every dang day. Because, homeownership done well inspires community, income and creativity! Nothing excites us more than sharing our latest house hacking strategies with you - including info on buying with friends, sneaky duplexes, tiny houses, investing, and Airbnb management. Follow us on TikTok for more tips: @openhouseaustin / Instagram: @openhouse_austin

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House Hacking Part 5: Side-by-Side Tiny Home Success Stories! How They Unlocked Creative Property Potential to Generate Income, Featuring Factora Founder Allegra Moet Brantly

Apr 30 2024 49 mins  
Welcome to another special guest episode featuring Allegra Moet Brantly (stage name 😉), who is on a mission to lead 1 million women to $1 million in net worth through her company, Factora. Alongside our host Steph, they share their personal journeys with tiny homes - including the challenges of getting permits, the courage needed for big property projects, and how overcoming obs

Navigating the National Association of Realtors’ Changes Together: How This Impacts Your Home-Buying Journey (Featuring Our Agents, Sydney & Jenn)

Apr 16 2024 20 mins  
The real estate landscape is buzzing with discussions about the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) recent adjustments. We're here to cut through the noise for you! ⚔️ In today's episode of our podcast, experienced Realtors Sydney and Jenn speak on these timely changes that will take place in July 2024 and how this may impact your home-buying journey.Get in Touc

House Hacking Part 4: in Austin & Bastrop - While House Sitting! Featuring Our Experienced Realtor, Mandy

Apr 02 2024 42 mins  
Our incredible Realtor Mandy is back for another interview! Her real estate journey began when she bought a fixer-upper in 2017 in the McKinney neighborhood in Southeast Austin. She DIYed all renovations and house hacked by renting out a room, mostly short-term. She continues to mindfully invest, rehab, and rent out properties - most recently, in Bastrop. As of late, she's adde

House Hacking Part 3: Legally Convert a Window Into an Exterior Door to Create an In-Home Airbnb Rental Unit, Featuring Marketing Director Holly

Mar 26 2024 29 mins  
This week, our Marketing Director Holly joins us for the first time (ever!) to share her sneaky duplex "why" and the exterior door permitting + installation process in Austin, Texas. She did her due diligence, putting her vision onto paper and vetting more than a dozen contractors to complete this project. Listen now to inspire your house-hacking journey!Get in TouchComme

House Hacking Part 2: 3 Proven Options That Generate Income, Helping You Reduce Mortgage Costs

Mar 19 2024 43 mins  
In this episode, Kristina and Steph dive into three proven house hacking options: investing in a duplex/triplex/fourplex, buying a single-family home, or adding a tiny home to your property. We'll guide you through each strategy, emphasizing how they can align with your personal values, such as privacy. Whether you're drawn to the idea of a "live-in flip" for prof

House Hacking Part 1: Sharing Our “Why” Behind This Game-Changing Creative Home-Buying Strategy

Mar 12 2024 40 mins  
New month, new theme! Throughout March and April, we'll focus on house hacking—renting out part of your home to cover your mortgage. In this episode, we delve into personal experiences: Steph partnered with her mom, renovating a back house to reduce expenses and increase net worth. Kristina strategically used house hacking in East Austin, transforming a room to cut mortgage c

2023 First-Time Homebuyer Stats: Want to Buy a House in 2024? Listen to This!

Mar 05 2024 40 mins  
Did you know that in 2023, 57% of our clients were able to make a down payment of 5% or less when purchasing their first home? Additionally, 16% of our first-time homebuyers in 2023 closed on a home with a platonic partner (buy homes with friends ❤️)! Today, our incredible Realtor team - Jenn, Sydney, Alan, and Mandy - reveals more stats like these to inform your 2024 home-buyi

Five Friends, One East Austin House: Our Shared Creative Home-Buying Journey! Featuring Our Expert Realtors Sydney & Jenn

Feb 27 2024 23 mins  
In this episode, Steph welcomes our amazing Realtors, Sydney and Jenn, to the show! Discover how these three, along with Kristina and another friend, joined forces to purchase a home in East Austin. This unique property featured a tiny home in the backyard and initially functioned as a communal space before transitioning into Sydney's personal residence. Tune in to hear their j

Buying Homes With Friends Part 3: Pitching The Idea to Friends, Family, Co-Workers & Beyond

Feb 20 2024 49 mins  
Considering buying a home with friends? Wondering how to pitch this idea to others? Join us as we highlight the crucial art of presenting yourself as a valuable partner. Co-Founder Steph shares her firsthand experience, recounting how she approached her mom to form a real estate relationship that has only grown stronger over the years.Get in TouchComments, suggestions or feedback?

Buying Homes With Friends Part 2: Red Flags & Creating Operating Agreements to Legally Protect Yourself

Feb 13 2024 39 mins  
Today, Kristina and Steph reveal red flags that you should look out for when buying with friends. Hear a real story about a partnership that didn't work out and grasp the consequences of ignoring these signs. Then, understand the importance of clear rules, known as operating agreements, to prevent conflicts and legally protect yourself.Get in TouchComments, suggestions or feedb