Category: Community

Are HOA rules hurting your home value or killing your chance to sell? In this episode of the State 48 Homeowner Podcast, we dive deep into how Arizona HOAs impact home sales—and what you need to know as…

What does $600k Buy in the East Valley?

March 18, 2024

Join Klaus Team real estate agents Kraig Klaus, Ty Lusk, Twila Edwards, and Scott Kooiman as they delve into the current landscape of home affordability in the East Valley of Phoenix Metro, Arizona, in 2024….

Spreading Christmas Joy: Donating to Make a Difference for Children

December 25, 2023

Join Scott Kooiman in this heartwarming Christmas episode as he discusses the importance of giving back during the holiday season. Discover how you can donate and make a real impact in the lives of children…

From Ashes to Triumph: Stories of Fire Recovery and Resilience

September 11, 2023

The Klaus Team’s Shane Goff and Kenny Klaus share their personal stories of overcoming devastating fires and rebuilding their lives. Shane shares his journey of rebuilding his home, which was completely destroyed by a fire…

Enhancing Your HOA Experience in Arizona: A Guide to Thriving in Your Community

August 28, 2023

In this episode of “State 48 Homeowner,” we delve into the world of Homeowner Associations (HOAs) in Arizona. Our host shares personal experiences and motivations behind serving on the board while exploring the benefits and…

Homeownership and the American Dream

July 3, 2023

In this special 100th episode of the “State 48 Homeowner Podcast,” host Scott Kooiman invites his niece Sarah Walterman and her husband Caleb as they discuss their whirlwind romance during the COVID-19 pandemic, previous rental…

Donating Household Goods to Two Great Local Charities

December 26, 2022

Scott Kooiman talks about household donations with Christina Kiser with Sunshine Acres Children’s Home and Anika Robinson with ASA Now. Both organizations help children experience a family environment, and both have a big need for…

How to Defeat Porch Pirates

December 5, 2022

75% of Americans have fallen victim to package theft from their front porch. Scott Kooiman talks about the “porch pirate” epidemic and what homeowners can do to minimize package loss, as well as discussing things…

Spring Cleaning: What Can I Donate to the Food Bank?

May 30, 2022

Scott Kooiman talks about Food Drive Donations with Dave Richins, CEO of United Food Bank. They also discuss what food banks are doing to combat food insecurity and food waste in Arizona, how we can…