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Should I Get a Mortgage or Save to Pay Cash for a Home?

Should I Get a Mortgage or Save to Pay Cash for a Home?

Laura answers a listener's question about getting a mortgage to buy a home or saving cash to buy one outright later.

Zillow Launches New Listing Policy, Putting Agents on Notice

Zillow Launches New Listing Policy, Putting Agents on Notice

Zillow is changing the game with its new Listing Access Standards—aimed at enforcing transparency, eliminating pocket listings, and leveling the play…

98% of Housing Markets “Weaker” Than Last Year: Good News for Investors?

98% of Housing Markets “Weaker” Than Last Year: Good News for Investors?

49 of the nation’s 50 largest metro area housing markets are showing “weaker” home price growth in 2025. For some, this signals a long-predicted cras…

WCI #420: Due Diligence on Real Estate Deals

WCI #420: Due Diligence on Real Estate Deals

Today we are answering some of your real estate questions starting with how to know if a deal is too good to be true and as well as the importance of…

When’s the Right Time to Start Investing? (Age, Money, Lifestyle)

When’s the Right Time to Start Investing? (Age, Money, Lifestyle)

When is the right time to invest in real estate? We’ve all asked ourselves this, and if you’ve been thinking about buying rentals, you probably have,…

Selling Your Home? How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax

Selling Your Home? How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax

Laura reviews a legitimate way to sell your home tax-free or pay significantly less capital gains taxes.

Should You Buy a House Now or Wait it Out? (Money Q&A)

Should You Buy a House Now or Wait it Out? (Money Q&A)

In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast,  we are going to talk about ,  should you buy a house now or wait it out? Watch this episode on Y…

Home Prices Fall Month Over Month For the First Time Since 2022

Home Prices Fall Month Over Month For the First Time Since 2022

In this episode, we break down the latest data from Redfin’s Home Price Index, which shows U.S. home prices slipped 0.1% in April—the first monthly d…

209. “We bought a house we can’t afford, now what?”

209. “We bought a house we can’t afford, now what?”

Sunnie (29) and Jazmyne (30) are a queer couple trying to build their life together—buy a house, bring a child into their family, and create long-ter…

Tired of Renting? How to Save for Your First Property in ONE Year (or Less)

Tired of Renting? How to Save for Your First Property in ONE Year (or Less)

Many rookies assume they’re years away from buying rentals, but what if your first (or next) property is much closer (and easier) than you think? Tod…

How to Retire with Rentals in Just 10 Years (It’s Still Possible!)

How to Retire with Rentals in Just 10 Years (It’s Still Possible!)

Want to retire early? You don’t need millions of dollars in stocks, retirement accounts, or cash to do it. You might just need a handful of rental pr…

Multifamily and Commercial Real Estate Have Stronger Start in Q1 Than Last Year—What the Data Says

Multifamily and Commercial Real Estate Have Stronger Start in Q1 Than Last Year—What the Data Says

Commercial real estate lending surged in Q1 2025, with CBRE reporting a 90% year-over-year jump in loan activity and tighter spreads driving new deal…

Home Prices Are Dropping: How to Find Great Deals in YOUR Market (Rookie Reply)

Home Prices Are Dropping: How to Find Great Deals in YOUR Market (Rookie Reply)

Home prices are seeing some serious cuts—but is this happening across all markets, and what does it mean for new investors? For many beginners, this …

May 2025 Housing Market Update: Price Cuts Arrive, Market “Softening” Continues

May 2025 Housing Market Update: Price Cuts Arrive, Market “Softening” Continues

The housing market is going through another significant shift. Sellers have lost even more control as price cuts become common in some top markets. R…

Should I Get a Home Equity Investment Loan?

Should I Get a Home Equity Investment Loan?

Laura answers a listener's question about getting a home equity investment loan to retire early.

Wall Street Bets $6B on Real Estate: Is This the Bottom?

Wall Street Bets $6B on Real Estate: Is This the Bottom?

Price cuts are hitting the housing market fast, and Wall Street is paying close attention. A new real estate fund just raised $6 billion specifically…

Q&A: Multi-Level Marketing Schemes, Turn-Key Real Estate Investing & High-Interest Student Loans

Q&A: Multi-Level Marketing Schemes, Turn-Key Real Estate Investing & High-Interest Student Loans

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions!---💰 Sign up for the ⁠⁠Rich Habits Newslett…

The Easiest Way to Find Profitable Rental Properties

The Easiest Way to Find Profitable Rental Properties

This is how to find investment properties that make real money in 2025. No “off-market” deals, no mailing letters, no cold calling—we’ll walk you thr…

Homebuilders Sit On Most Inventory Since 2009

Homebuilders Sit On Most Inventory Since 2009

Spring 2025 is off to a slow start for homebuilders—and buyers are gaining leverage. In this episode, we unpack rising unsold inventory, aggressive b…

Financial Freedom with Just 4 Rentals? Why Small Portfolios Win

Financial Freedom with Just 4 Rentals? Why Small Portfolios Win

This investor quit her job for good, with just four rental properties. Not 40, not 400—four rentals. And she’s not looking to grow much beyond that. …