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Be a Smarter HomeownerAuthor: Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic
Welcome to Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, where hosts, Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic are dedicated to helping you save money and get organized while managing, maintaining, protecting, improving, and eventually buying or selling your largest financial asset and biggest expense, your home. Discover how easy it is to be a smarter homeowner. Having worked with homeowners for over 20 years, your co-hosts are two of the three co-founders of HomeZada, a digital home management software platform that helps you to manage everything about your home in one digital place. Episodes of Be a Smarter Homeowner Podcast will feature John and Beth as they explore all the different aspects you need to know while owning a home; from home maintenance, home improvement projects, tracking your home finances, storing important documents, to creating a home inventory. With a focus on the financial impacts all of these things have on your home's value and the expense to own it, turn the complexities of homeownership into solutions that will make your life easy and stress free. Being a homeowner can be costly and frustrating if you're not in the know. How do you know what maintenance tasks to do and when? Most homeowners forget or don't know what to do which ends up costing you more money in repair and energy costs. Do you understand your insurance policy? Save your wallet and home from taking a hit. Make sure you have the coverage for your belongings, with the liability protection you need. Love DIY and home improvement? Plan and manage all your remodel, landscaping, and design projects. Discover how to hire contractors, stay on budget, track your costs, and save information for future tax, insurance, and resale purposes. What financial info should you know? Stay in control and up to date on various financial metrics such as home values, mortgage balance, home equity, household expenses, completed projects and maintenance costs. Where are your home documents? More disasters like wildfires, h Language: en Genres: Home & Garden, Leisure, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Your First Homeowner Roadmap - Simplifying the Complex
Episode 39
Tuesday, 11 November, 2025
Summary this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Elizabeth Dodson and John Bodrozic discuss the essential steps for first-time homeowners. They cover the importance of understanding how to operate and maintain a home, the significance of regular maintenance, and how to prioritize home projects based on inspections. The conversation also delves into budgeting for homeownership, including the total cost of ownership and the balance between DIY projects and hiring professionals. The hosts emphasize the need for preparation and awareness to navigate the complexities of homeownership successfully. Takeaways Homeownership is a journey that requires understanding and preparation. Knowing how your home operates is crucial for effective management. Regular maintenance can prevent costly repairs in the future. Creating a maintenance calendar helps keep track of necessary tasks. Prioritizing projects based on inspections can save time and money. Understanding the total cost of ownership is essential for budgeting. DIY projects can save money but require time and effort. Home inspections provide a snapshot but do not replace ongoing maintenance. Engaging with neighbors can provide support and resources for home care. Planning and budgeting for home projects is key to successful homeownership. Chapters 00:40 Welcome to Homeownership 03:36 Understanding Your Home's Operations 06:30 Maintenance and Care for Your Home 12:36 Prioritizing Home Projects 18:46 Managing Home Expenses 24:32 The Total Cost of Homeownership 30:39 Becoming a Smarter Homeowner
