Category: Episodes

• Episodes
• Safety

Safety Online – Helping Our Kids Stay Safe While Connected.

• May 13, 2024
• Tagged as: internet safety, internet safety episode, internet safety for elementary students, internet safety for kids, internet safety for middle schoolers, internet safety for teens, internet safety tips, online safety, social media, social media and mental health, social media detox, social media safety, social media safety for kids, social media safety for middle school, social media safety for parents, social media safety for teens, social media vs reality, The Klaus Team

In this insightful episode of State 48 Homeowner Podcast, we sit down with Ashley Fortune, MSW, a social worker from Gilbert Public Schools, to discuss how parents can help their teens navigate the world of…

• AC
• Episodes

Get Summer Ready: AC Spring Checkups

• May 6, 2024
• Tagged as: ac, ac filters, ac repair, air conditioning, air conditioning troubleshooting, Arizona homes, arizona summer, arizona summers, az summer prep, East Valley Real Estate, efficient cooling, efficient homes, electric bills, home maintenance, home maintenance 101, home maintenance checklist, home maintenance hacks, home maintenance tips for new homeowners, hot spots, HVAC checkup, HVAC filters, State 48 Homeowner podcast, summer prep, summer preparation, The Klaus Team

Whether spring, summer, or fall, keeping your home in tip-top shape is essential for comfort and safety. In this episode of the State 48 Homeowner Podcast, we dive into the importance of maintaining your HVAC…

• Episodes
• Finances

The Cost of Comparison: Learning to Make Smart Financial Choices

• April 29, 2024
• Tagged as: budgeting, budgeting 2024, Buying an East Valley Home, comparison, consumer behavior, cost of credit, credit card debt, credit card debt family guy, credit card usage, credit cards, dave ramsey, East Valley homebuying tips, failing forward, financial literacy, financial management, getting out of debt, impulse spending, normal consumers, personal finance, personal finance basics, personal finance budgeting, personal finance for beginners, smart consumers, The Klaus Team

Dive into the differences between smart and normal consumers in this episode of the State 48 Homeowner Podcast. We sit down with Ramsey Certified Financial Coach Caroline Kelly explore the hidden costs of comparison, impulse…

• Buying a home
• Episodes
• Real Estate Market

What If… Rates Fell Quickly?

• April 15, 2024
• Tagged as: Arizona, Buying a home, Buying an East Valley Home, East Valley home selling tips, East Valley homebuyers, East Valley homebuying tips, East Valley Real Estate, East Valley Real Estate Market, economic impact, home prices, Homeownership, housing market trends, interest rates, Mortgage rates, mortgage rates will drop again, planning, Real Estate Market, Selling a home, selling an East Valley home, State 48 Homeowner podcast, supply and demand, The Klaus Team, what if rates drop

In this episode of the State 48 Homeowner Podcast, real estate market experts Steve Farrington, Nathaniel Stout, and Scott Kooiman delve into the intriguing but unlikely scenario of a rapid decline in interest rates. From…

• Backyard
• DIY
• Episodes
• Pest Control

Pest Control: Secrets of the Pros: State 48 Homeowner Episode 140

• April 8, 2024

Join host Scott Kooiman and special guest Dave Burns, CEO of Burns Pest Elimination, in this eye-opening episode of the State 48 Homeowner Podcast. Discover the insider tips and cutting-edge technologies used by professionals to…

• Episodes
• Legal
• Safety

Stay Safe From Scams: Protecting Your Property from Title Fraud

• March 25, 2024
• Tagged as: absentee owner fraud, Arizona real estate, Buying an East Valley Home, East Valley homebuyers, fraud detection, homeowner security, identity theft, legal safeguards, prevent scams, property ownership, protecting property titles, real estate news, real estate scams, real estate transactions, recognizing red flags, safeguarding home investments, scams, scams 2023, scams documentary, selling an East Valley home, The Klaus Team, title fraud prevention, vacant lot scams

In this episode of State 48 Homeowner, we dive deep into the alarming rise of title fraud in Arizona with guest Alysia Moore from Fidelity National Title. From targeting vacant lots to sophisticated schemes involving…

• Buying a home
• Community
• Episodes
• Real Estate Market

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….

• Episodes
• Finances

Conquering the Home Budget

• March 11, 2024
• Tagged as: budgeting tips, budgeting tools, EveryDollar, financial coaching, financial empowerment, financial freedom, financial goals, home budgeting, Homeownership, Klaus team, overcoming financial stress, personal finance, State 48 Podcast

In this episode of the State 48 Homeowner podcast, host Scott Kooiman dives deep into the world of home budgeting alongside guests Christine Matthews from the Klaus Team and financial coach Caroline Kelly. Together, they…

• Backyard
• Episodes
• Pest Control

Creepy Crawlies – A Guide to Arizona’s Pests

• March 4, 2024
• Tagged as: Arizona pests, Arizona wildlife, bugs, burn the house down, critters, Desert Toads, expert, experts, Homeowner tips, Mosquitos, Pest control, pest infestation, pest management, rattlers, rattlesnakes, roof rats, scorpions, Sonoran, spiders, venomous creatures

Join host Scott Kooiman and special guest Dave Burns from Burns Pest Elimination as they delve into the fascinating world of bugs and critters in Arizona. With over 41 years of experience, Dave shares invaluable…

• Episodes
• Safety

6 Things People Leave in Their Unlocked Cars

• February 26, 2024

In this episode of the State 48 Homeowner Podcast, host Scott Kooiman sits down with Dawn Blake, Crime Prevention Officer for the Mesa Police Department to discuss a critical issue: the dangers of leaving valuables…