HeyJaredKeys & Gears
Where real estate meets real life. Bess Dickson and Mark Liesner drop the gears behind how to snag the keys, to your dream home, smartest investments and your life well lived. Expect unfiltered insight, expert strategy not typically shared all mixed with a heavy dose of fun.
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Why Your Mortgage Payment Will Go Up Every Year (Even With a Fixed Rate) (opens the original)
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Do you think your monthly house payment is locked in forever? Think again. In this week's episode of Keys and Gears, hosts Bess Dickson and Mark Liesner break down the hidden costs that catch homebuyers off guard, and explain why your "fixed" mortgage payment is anything but. Only your principal and interest stay the same. Everything else, especially your property taxes and insurance, can and will climb every single year. Bess and Mark walk through the pre-closing costs most buyers forget to bud
This or That: Design Choices That Look Rich vs. Look Cheap (opens the original)
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Are you making cheap home design decisions right now that are going to cost you thousands of dollars down the road? In this week's episode of Keys and Gears, hosts Bess Dickson and Mark Liesner put current home trends to the ultimate test in a brutal round of "This or That."But this isn't just about what looks pretty, Bess and Mark break down the exact financial and practical reasons why choosing the right materials, layouts, and lighting today saves you a massive headache in the long run. From
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