Be a Smarter Homeowner
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, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and house fires cause home damage and destruction. Learn the value of having a home inventory using photos, videos, and documents of your home and your personal property. Looking to buy an investment or rental property or vacation home? Discover important strategies on how to manage multiple homes by staying organized and in control. Intimidated by being a first time homeowner? You're excited for your new home, but now what? Accelerate your knowledge on what it takes to manage your home and avoid costly mistakes. How to get top dollar when selling your home? Get insights into current market conditions for your home and strategies you can take with your real estate agent to market your home. Planning for retirement? Get prepared with financial planning on your home equity and even include estate management plans on how to disperse your home and your assets to your heirs. Have an aging parent? Get information on downsizing or aging in place and more data on how to remotely manage your elderly parents' home for them. The podcast will feature experts in the industry. And with your home likely being one of the largest purchases of your lifetime, these experts will keep you informed, offer you tips and tricks, and weigh in on the risks and benefits of all things related to homeownership.
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In this episode of Be a Smarter Homeowner, host Beth Dodson sits down with Craig Sheets, founder of Crestville Accounting, to unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of homeownership: taxes.
Craig brings nearly 25 years of senior-level accounting experience and helps individuals and business owners not only stay compliant, but also...
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What if you could catch a plumbing leak before it became a five-figure repair? In this episode of Be a Smarter Homeowner, Beth Dodson talks with Ian Greene about why leak detection is one of the smartest upgrades a homeowner can make. They break down how flow-based leak detection works, why hidden leaks are so destructive, and how smart systems can shut water off automatical...
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In this episode of Be a Smarter Homeowner, Beth Dodson talks with Nicole Jacques, home system strategist and creator of the House CEO philosophy, about how the products, routines, and systems inside our homes can affect both our health and our peace of mind. Nicole shares how her own pregnancy and later autoimmune diagnosis pushed her to examine the hidden environm...
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Explore the ins and outs of reverse mortgages with expert Laura Phillips, including misconceptions, costs, and practical uses for homeowners aged 62 and older. Learn how reverse mortgages can support aging in place, fund education, and provide financial security.
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- What is a reverse mortgage and how does it work
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This episode explores the importance of maintaining a comprehensive contact list for home management, covering categories from service providers to legal and financial contacts. Learn practical tips to organize and centralize your home-related contacts for easier management and emergency preparedness.
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This episode explores the importance of home calendaring systems for managing maintenance, warranties, property taxes, and other home-related tasks. Hosts Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic share practical tips on how to stay organized, save money, and protect your home effectively.
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- Benefits of home calendaring system...
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This episode explores the impact of extreme weather on homes across the US, how homeowners can prepare and mitigate risks, and the importance of digital tools like a digital twin for effective home management and insurance claims.
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- Types of extreme weather events and their impact on homes
- Pro...
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In this episode, disaster preparedness expert Patrick Hardy shares practical tips on how to prepare for various disasters, from fires to hurricanes, emphasizing personalized plans and mental resilience. Learn actionable steps to safeguard your home and loved ones and discover innovative methods like the 30-day backpack challenge.
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In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, host Beth Dodson speaks with Bob Brown, an expert in foundation repair, about the importance of understanding soil and its impact on foundations. They discuss common myths about foundation damage, the role of geotechnical engineers, and the steps homeowners can take to asse...
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In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Elizabeth Dodson and John Bodrozic welcome Bill Reid, an expert in home design and construction. Bill shares insights from his extensive experience in the industry, emphasizing the importance of project planning, the design-build model, and the need for homeowners to ...
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In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, Elizabeth Dodson and John Bodrozic discuss the intersection of the insurance industry and HomeZada. They explore how HomeZada provides value to insurance companies and homeowners alike, emphasizing the importance of home inventories, preventative maintenance, and pe...
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In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Elizabeth Dodson and John Bodrozic discuss the importance of their professional community and how HomeZada Professional was developed to assist professionals in better serving homeowners. They explore the various ways professionals can engage with homeowners, t...
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In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic explore HomeZada's innovative Visual Design AI feature and how it transforms the way homeowners approach remodeling and home improvement projects.
They discuss common homeowner pain points — including overwhelm, budgeting uncertainty, and commun...
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In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic discuss HomeZada's new Visual Design AI feature. They explore the importance of visualizing home projects, the pain points homeowners face in the design process, and how the AI tool can empower users to make confident design decisions. The conversation covers how homeowners find inspiration, t...
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In 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 homeowne...
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In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Elizabeth Dodson and John Bodrozic share their personal experiences as first-time homeowners and provide valuable insights into the home buying process. They discuss the importance of financial readiness, the significance of choosing the right location, and the criteria for selecting a home. The conversation emphasizes the...
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In this episode, Elizabeth Dodson interviews claims consultant Chantal Roberts, who shares her extensive experience in the insurance industry. They discuss the role of an adjuster in the claims process, the responsibilities of homeowners, and how to effectively communicate and support each other during claims. Chantal emphasizes the importance of understan...
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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 homeownersh...
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In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Elizabeth Dodson and John Bodrozic share their personal experiences as first-time homeowners and provide valuable insights into the home buying process. They discuss the importance of financial readiness, the significance of choosing the right location, and the criteria for selecting a home. The conversation emphasizes the...
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In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner Podcast, hosts Elizabeth Dodson and John Bodrozic discuss essential knowledge every homeowner should have regarding their home's utilities. They emphasize the importance of understanding how to manage water, electricity, and gas systems to prevent damage and ensure safety. The conversation covers practical tips on locating shutoff ...
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