On today’s episode, we discuss our tips for house flipping. Most people are aware of the HGTV version that shows a complete home remodel in a 1-hour episode. This conversation helps to peel back the layers and walk-through the financial and phy

How Health and Home Maintenance Go Hand and Hand

Jun 2nd, 2022 31m 30s

We want to speak about how your home can impact your health. You might not realize but regular home maintenance plays an important role in protecting you from illness. On today's episode, we discuss four key components to consider when thinking

Projects You Can Do Yourself During Home Remodeling Month

May 12th, 2022 28m 38s

May is Home Remodeling Month but we don’t need to always do large and expensive projects. We can transform our homes with simple, low-cost, DIY projects. In this episode, we discuss the different types of projects you can do that are affordable

How to Get Your Home Ready to Sell or List With Jill Elliott

Apr 21st, 2022 32m 21s

For homeowners getting ready to sell their homes, what can or should you do to get your home ready to list? On today's episode, John and Beth are talking with Jill Elliott, a Broker Associate with over 10 years of experience in all aspects of r

How to Interview a Contractor for a Remodel Project

Mar 31st, 2022 27m 55s

Interviewing a remodeling contractor for some may seem challenging. But we have some simple tips to help you have a fabulous relationship with your contractor. In today’s episode, we walk through the steps to consider before, during, and after

Managing Multiple Homes

Mar 17th, 2022 29m 27s

Many homeowners are investing in vacation homes or rental properties. And because they are investing in owning multiple homes, they have added concerns. We are going to talk about these additional concerns and what you need to do in order to su

The hybrid home, what does it look like?

Mar 3rd, 2022 24m 57s

The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the face of America’s workplace. In fact, an increasing number of folks might find their “new office” feels a lot like home – because it is literally their home. Our post-pandemic “return to the office

What to expect as a first-time homeowner

Feb 17th, 2022 30m 32s

When it comes to homeownership, first-time homeowners often have challenges. These challenges often surround home maintenance. Understanding the types of home maintenance that are necessary to manage a home and why home maintenance is important

Get Your Home Organized with Susie Hayman

Jan 27th, 2022 32m 20s

January is Get Organized Month. With that one of the best places to start is by taking a home inventory or organizing other areas around the home. In today’s episode, Beth is talking with the past president of NAPO (National Association of Prof

Staying on Top of Home Finances

Jan 13th, 2022 33m 37s

In today’s episode, John and Beth talk about home finances. Which includes more than just the aspects of buying or selling a home. We discuss the financial nuances of home buying, but we also talk about the importance of tracking and managing o

Managing Home Improvements

Dec 30th, 2021 32m 4s

In today’s episode, John and Beth talk about how to manage home improvements. We talk about the culture's obsession with home improvements and discuss some of the most common problems that homeowners face with home improvement projects. John an

Are you tracking your home documents?

Dec 16th, 2021 37m 17s

In today’s episode, John and Beth talk about how to manage the ever growing accumulation of home-owning documents. From mortgage contracts, appraisals, and home warranties to important receipts and owners manuals – the stack usually grows faste

The Value of Maintaining Your Home

Dec 2nd, 2021 31m 22s

John and Beth are here to share with you their tips and suggestions, as well as interviews with industry experts, with the goal of helping you become a smarter homeowner. Once we buy a home, we now ask ourselves the question... Now what? Today’

What is a Home Inventory and Why You Need One?

Oct 21st, 2021 30m 30s

Welcome to the Be A Smarter Homeowner Podcast, today your hosts John Bodrozic and Beth Dodson are focusing on what a home inventory is and the reasons why they are recommended. As a homeowner, you may have not even thought about doing an invent

What is Home Management?

Oct 21st, 2021 32m 5s

The Be A Smarter Homeowner podcast is hosted by John Bodrozic and Elizabeth Dodson, the co-founders of HomeZada. The word ‘home’ means different things to different people. In this episode John and Elizabeth discuss various types of homes, fro

How it all Started!

Oct 19th, 2021 34m 39s

In today's episode, Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic share a bit of their background in entrepreneurship and their journey as homeowners. Then, Beth and John explain the inspiration behind HomeZada and what the process was like developing an all-i

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