The Open House Podcast: Where Women Talk Real Estate
The Open House Podcast: Where Women Talk Real Estate is your space for welcoming, inclusive conversations about real estate, where women come together to learn, share, and support one another.
Hosted by Kristina Modares, founder of Open House Education, this podcast dives into the softer side of real estate—buying homes with friends, creative investing strategies, and making money in ways that feel good. Through interviews with inspiring women from our nationwide community, you’ll hear stories about buying houses with friends, exciting creative projects, and unique journeys to homeownership.
Join us as we foster a space where women can grow, connect, and explore creative real estate together.
Ready to join our community yourself? Head to OpenHouseEducation.com
We are welcoming new members from November 12-22, 2024.
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Episodes
120 episodes
How Community Led to Buying Land Overseas with O'Licia Parker-Smith
The Open House Education Community is officially open from November 12th-22nd, and we’re so excited to welcome you! If you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportuni...
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49:23
House Hacking My Dream Neighborhood: Making $4K with a Duplex
Today’s the day! The Open House Education Community is officially open from November 12th-22nd, and we’re so excited to welcome you! If you’ve been waiting for the ...
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41:40
How I Made $22,000 From My Guest Room: The Sneaky Duplex Explained
We're so excited to invite you to the new Open House Education online community, where women come together to get creative with real estate. We’re all about house hacking,...
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25:01
Real Estate with Friends: Kara Pendl’s Guide to Successful Partnerships
We’re launching the Open House Education community, and I couldn’t be more thrilled! This is your space to connect with other women who are ready to dive into creative rea...
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46:45
Meet Your Next Real Estate Partner: How Our Nationwide Community Connects Like-Minded Women
Our online community is officially opening its doors from November 12th-22nd on Circle, our private community platform, and founding membership is just $84 for the ...
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50:07
Creative Real Estate: Turning a Historic Home into a Thriving Community & Business
Our online community for women is officially opening its doors from November 12th-22nd on Circle, our private community platform, and membership is just $84 a quart...
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42:46
Building Wealth Together: The Benefits of Buying a Home with Friends
Our online community, is the perfect place to organically connect with like-minded women who are just as passionate about real estate as you are. Whether you’re dreaming o...
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16:33
Co-Buying a House with Friends: How Alex & Amber Made It Happen
Today's episode is with Alex Reyna, an Open House Education community member, who shares her journey of buying a home with her friend, Amber. After facing numerous roadblocks during her three-ye...
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45:14
Open House Education: Connect, Learn, and Invest in Real Estate with Women Like You
Co-Founder of Open House Austin, Kristina Modares, introduces her new venture, Open House Education, aimed at empowering women in real estate through creative and collaborative home ownership. S...
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14:04
A New Chapter for Open House
Co-Founder of Open House Austin Kristina Modares is announcing a big change. Kristina is starting Open House Education for women! Concentrating on building a creative real estate communi...
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5:53
House Hacking Part 2: 3 Proven Options That Generate Income, Helping You Reduce Mortgage Costs
In this episode, Kristina and Steph dive into three proven house hacking options: investing in a duplex/triplex/fourplex, buying a single-family home, or adding a tiny home to your property. We'll guide you through each strategy, em...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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40:28
House Hacking Part 1: Sharing Our “Why” Behind This Game-Changing Creative Home-Buying Strategy
New month, new theme! Throughout March and April, we'll focus on house hacking—renting out part of your home to cover your mortgage. In this episode, we delve into personal experiences: Steph partnered with her mom, renovating a back house to r...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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36:20
Buying Homes With Friends Part 3: Pitching The Idea to Friends, Family, Co-Workers & Beyond
Considering buying a home with friends? Wondering how to pitch this idea to others? Join us as we highlight the crucial art of presenting yourself as a valuable partner. Co-Founder Steph shares her firsthand experience, recounting how she appro...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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47:50
Buying Homes With Friends Part 2: Red Flags & Creating Operating Agreements to Legally Protect Yourself
Today, Kristina and Steph reveal red flags that you should look out for when buying with friends. Hear a real story about a partnership that didn't work out and grasp the consequences of ignoring these signs. Then, understand the importance of ...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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38:14
Buying Homes With Friends Part 1: What Makes a Great Real Estate Partnership?
Welcome back to the start of a new season. This February, we're laser-focused on a theme: buying homes with friends. In a challenging real estate market, forming partnerships is a creative solution. We'll share real-life examples, explore key c...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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35:21
The Latest: Austin Real Estate Market Update and First-Time Homebuyer Success Stories from Our Experienced Realtor Team
Join host Steph and our Realtor team - Sydney, Jenn, Alan, and Mandy - as they chat about today's Austin real estate market, sharing personal stories and client experiences. Are there still deals to be found? How do the current interest rates p...
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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36:24
The Real Cost of Buying a Home in 2023 + House Hacking Examples Using Active for Sale Properties in Austin, Texas
The question we hear most often is, "What does it cost to buy a house?" To answer that, we've put together a focused mini-episode that delves into real-world examples of homes currently available in Central Austin, Texas. We don't stop there - ...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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19:25
East Austin Office and Community Space Update! Renovation Challenges, Party Planning, and What We've Learned Along the Way
About our 12th Street Office and Community Space... It's seriously crunch time! We're sharing challenges we've faced throughout this project as we manage contractors, work with Dani Klarić's decorating team, and plan a HUGE launch party (
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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28:04
Renovating a Shipping Container and Shed to Create a Profitable Rental Home ($72,000+ Estimated Yearly Earnings)
Neglected shed + container storage shell = MAJOR income potential. Stay with us... This week, Steph is breaking down her latest creative real estate investment in Southeast Austin. And, this is just the backyard property - there's a front house...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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40:55
Our Favorite Things: Real Estate Edition! Hidden-Gem Neighborhoods, Investing Strategies, and Unique Home Features
Have you been to a "Favorite Things" party?! It's a get-together all about exchanging awesome little things that people can't live without, and Kristina and Steph apply this concept to this week's discussion. For example, what's their favorite ...
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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44:05
Hesitant to Homeowner! A Conversation on Building Decisiveness as a First-Time Homebuyer
This week, Kristina and Steph talk about making choices! They know that big decisions, like buying a house, can feel super stressful. So, they share how using apps like Asana - which helps break up milestones into smaller tasks - can make thing...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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31:46
Catch Up With Kristina & Steph: Vacation Stories, Investment Property Updates, & Getting Scammed by an Architect?!
Kristina and Steph share updates on their real estate investments, including managing vacation rentals and restructuring friend-oriented partnerships. Hear about Steph's restored ranch house (bought with friends!) and our exciting office renova...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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44:37
Building Wealth Together: Buying a Home with Friends
This episode is such a great starting point for anyone that's considered partnering with friends or family to buy property! Purchasing a house on your own can be tough, and sometimes, it may not be something you can afford. But if you team up w...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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1:02:27
The Ups and Downs of Airbnb Ownership: Retreat House Update and Management Tips
Join Kristina and Steph as they share their experiences managing a stay-cation rental property: The Retreat House!From dealing with a broken pool to improving communication with property managers, they offer valuable insights into runnin...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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48:57
Ready or Not: Are You Prepared to Purchase a Home?
This episode is such a great starting point for first-time homebuyers! Originally recorded in 2020, Steph and Kristina help you decide if you’re ready by discussing debt-to-income ratio, credit score, and the amount of money you’ll need to inve...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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25:37