Single Lady Estates®

What is a Home Warranty – And Do You Need One!

In this podcast, we discuss home warranties with Acquisition Director, Meredith Sprecher, Acquisition Director, American Home Shield (AHS). Meredith has deep knowledge of the home repair and maintenance market and has been with AHS parent company, Frontdoor Inc. for over eight years. In the United States, approximately 30% of home sales involve the purchase of a home warranty, usually from the seller to include in the purchase of the home. These warranties provide peace of mind to buyers by covering repairs or replacements of major home systems and appliances. The home warranty industry pays out more than $2 billion annually in claims, which is significant and really reflects the importance these contracts play in home maintenance. Key Takeaways: * Home warranties are a yearly contract that covers (read your contract for specifics) home systems – generally from HVAC to appliances. These systems are expected to break down at one point in their useful life. * Home insurance protects you from unexpected events – such as storm damage and other natural events (again, read your contract for specifics). * A homeowner is 25% more likely to file a claim with their home warranty company compared to their home insurance company. AHS is offering a 25% discount on an annual AHS home warranty contract for the Single Lady Estates community. Be sure to signup at https://platform.singleladyestates.com/ [https://platform.singleladyestates.com/] Connect with Single Lady Estates! Join our community: https://platform.singleladyestates.com/ [https://platform.singleladyestates.com/] Join our mailing list: https://singleladyestates.com/ [https://singleladyestates.com/] Connect with @singleladyestates on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/SingleLadyEstates/about/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/singleladyestates/] & LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/singleladyestates/] Comments? Email us at hello@singleladyestates.com [hello@singleladyestates.com] ________________ Bobbie Wasserman is the founder of Single Lady Estates® and host of the Single Lady Estates (SLE) podcast. SLE’s mission is to solve specific pain points for women in homeownership. We empower women to become confident, successful, and thriving homeowners by supporting them at every stage of the homeowner lifecycle—buying, selling, and life in between. We are more than a company, we are a movement.  To learn more about Single Lady Estates, we invite you to subscribe to the podcast and become a member of the Single Lady Estates community. https://singleladyestates.com [https://singleladyestates.com/] #singleladyestates #homeownership #womenhomeowners #homemaintenance #homerepair #americanhomeshield

Real Estate Commission Changes – What You Need to Know!

In this podcast, we discuss real estate commission changes in residential real estate, with sought after real estate expert Nicole Christopherson.       Nicole has earned a stellar reputation which has been recognized with industry awards and over 55 five-star reviews on Zillow. She started her real estate career in Orange County, CA and now brings her passion and business acumen to the Texas Hill Country suburbs and up-and-coming regions outside of central Austin.  Nicole currently serves on several real estate boards and committees, giving her invaluable insights and awareness of today’s ever-changing society, culture, and market.   Key Takeaways: * Interview several real estate agents and ask them hard questions. Remember you want a trusted advisor, not just a salesperson. * Real estate commissions changes impact both sellers and buyers. Commissions have always been negotiable; the transparency of that reality will now be apparent. * We are only at the beginning of changes in the real estate industry – which is being disrupted on several fronts. In 5-7 years, the industry will most likely operate completely differently. Connect with Nicole and her Team: Website: NMCRealty Group [https://nmcrealty.com/] Phone number: (949) 922-8148 Email: info@nmcrealty.com [info@nmcrealty.com]  INFO@NMCREALTY.COM   Connect with Single Lady Estates! Join our mailing list: https://singleladyestates.com/ [https://singleladyestates.com/] Connect with @singleladyestates on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/SingleLadyEstates/about/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/singleladyestates/] & LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/singleladyestates/] Comments? Email us at hello@singleladyestates.com [hello@singleladyestates.com] ---------------------------------------- Bobbie Wasserman is the founder of Single Lady Estates® and host of the Single Lady Estates podcast. The mission of Single Lady Estates is to empower women in building financial stability for them and their families through homeownership. We do this by providing educational resources, advocacy efforts and connecting women with resources and networks that can help enhance the entire homeownership journey – buying, selling and life in between. To learn more about Single Lady Estates, we invite you to subscribe to the podcast and become a member of the Single Lady Estates community. https://singleladyestates.com [https://singleladyestates.com/]

Foundation Repair Secrets Every Homeowner Should Know

Welcome back to the Single Lady Estates Podcast. In this podcast, we get into the dirt with home foundations – the red flags, questions to ask and the answers to know.   Bobbie is joined by Bob Brown, the foremost authority on foundation repair diagnosis and author of “Foundation Repair Secrets [https://www.amazon.com/Foundation-Repair-Secrets-Yourself-Thousands-ebook/dp/B0C5JVHM54]”. [https://singleladyestates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bob_Brown_Dec2020-2752-CROPPED.jpg] Bob is a 35-year industry veteran. In 1989, he founded Arizona Foundation Solutions and built one of the only foundation repair companies to utilize licensed professional engineers on the front end. He holds four patents, has three patents pending and developed a first-of-its-kind software to streamline home foundation investigations. He has been designated as a certified Foundation Repair Specialist by NFRA, is LEED Accredited, and is an EPA-approved Measurement and mitigation specialist, among other accreditations. Bob’s book helps home buyers and home owners to better understand home foundations through home construction and soil dynamics. Key Takeaways: * When buying a home, understand the soil of the area * Expansive clays in soils are usually, but not always, the source of problems when it comes to home foundation issues. * Understand the difference between foundation repair companies vs structural engineers vs Geotech engineers. * Women: don’t be bamboozled by an over confident salesman. Bob Brown Resources: To buy the book: Foundation Repair Secrets [https://www.amazon.com/Foundation-Repair-Secrets-Yourself-Thousands-ebook/dp/B0C5JVHM54] Connect with Bob [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091242556277] on Facebook Connect with Bob [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbrownazrm/] on LinkedIn Connect with Single Lady Estates! Join our mailing list: https://singleladyestates.com/ Connect with @singleladyestates on social media Email us at hello@singleladyestates.com ---------------------------------------- Bobbie Wasserman is the founder of Single Lady Estates® and host of the Single Lady Estates podcast. The mission of Single Lady Estates is to empower women in building financial stability for them and their families through homeownership. We do this by providing educational resources, advocacy efforts and connecting women with resources and networks that can help enhance the homeownership journey – buying, selling and life in between.  To learn more about Single Lady Estates, we invite you to subscribe to the podcast and become a member of the Single Lady Estates community. https://singleladyestates.com [https://singleladyestates.com/]

Advocacy: Empowering Yourself

Bobbie Wasserman [https://singleladyestates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Bobbie-.jpg] As we wrap-up the third season of the Single Lady Estates podcast, Bobbie looks back at the stellar list of experts who joined her to talk about advocacy in its many forms. From advocating for your own space and well-being to taking on local and federal governmental agencies about homeownership issues. We heard courageous stories from our guests about their advocacy journey and were inspired by their steadfast determination. LEGAL MATTERS When advocating for yourself, having a great attorney in your corner is key. So, Bobbie spoke with municipal law and family law attorneys to gain insight into municipal, code compliance, and family law issues. Their knowledge and expertise (while not legal advice) did shed light on what women can do to protect themselves and their assets before, during, and after marriage. REAL ESTATE INVESTING Whether looking to add rental income properties or build a real estate portfolio, Bobbie provided key insights from experts in the field. From getting started with your first real estate investment to a deep dive into the manufactured and mobile home sector.  THREE POWERFUL SEASONS Over three seasons, the Single Lady Estates podcast has covered a wealth of topics to empower women homeowners. From investing to interior design, home and structural safety to legal insights, wellness, real estate trends, and even moving cross-country. Each episode offered listeners valuable lessons and actionable insights for women homeowners. COMING SOON Get ready for the fourth season of the Single Lady Estates podcast, debuting this fall! The upcoming season will coincide with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act anniversary event. Be sure to visit singleladyestates.com [https://singleladyestates.com] to sign up for email updates [https://singleladyestates.com/join-our-newsletter/] on the event and new podcast episodes. ---------------------------------------- Bobbie Wasserman is the founder of Single Lady Estates® and host of the Single Lady Estates podcast. The mission of Single Lady Estates® is to serve and celebrate – women homeowners – by providing information and resources to fully empower your home decisions – throughout the entire homeownership lifecycle: buying, selling and life in between. To learn more about the advisory, advocacy and services organization for women homeowners we invite you to subscribe to the podcast [https://singleladyestates.com/single-lady-estate-trailer/] and become a member of the Single Lady Estates community.

Finding Yourself at Home with Emily Grosvenor

[https://singleladyestates.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/emily-grosvenor-portland-headshots-002.jpg] As we wind down this season’s focus on Advocacy we take a look at personalizing our home environments. Bobbie is joined by Emily Grosvenor, author of Finding Yourself at Home: A Conscious Approach to Shaping Your Space and Your Life .  [http://www.emilygrosvenor.com] A Fulbright scholar turned magazine editor, Emily realized traditional design books were missing the mark. She craved “a new way to think about the home space” beyond current practices. Her book guides readers through five to tailor spaces around their needs and values.  Emily says the modern day practice of multipurpose rooms leads to unclear cues which can be stressful. She suggests crafting purposeful spaces like the Victorians did – a proper place for everything. Want to refresh a space? Consider rotating art to explore your changing sense of self. Emily also shares feng shui tips for design and manifesting goals. KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Carve out separate zones for activities * Be open to discovering your design style with textures, colors, and shapes * Make design choices aligned with your values Want to connect deeper with your home? Emily’s book can help you find yourself at home. Visit her website [http://www.emilygrosvenor.com/about.html] to order your copy of the Finding Yourself At Home book. ---------------------------------------- Bobbie Wasserman is the founder of Single Lady Estates® and host of the Single Lady Estates podcast. The mission of Single Lady Estates is to empower women in building financial stability for them and their families through homeownership. We do this by providing educational resources, advocacy efforts and connecting women with resources and networks that can help enhance the homeownership journey – buying, selling and life in between.  To learn more about Single Lady Estates, we invite you to subscribe to the podcast and become a member of the Single Lady Estates community. https://singleladyestates.com [https://singleladyestates.com/]