In this Episode, Tim goes solo to answer some questions from followers. Included in this episode, Tim answers:1) What is the Best Way for a Homeowner to Tell their AC Unit is starting to deteriorate?2) What causes white powder on brickwork

#16 - How to Reduce Your Property Taxes (with Charles Hutchinson)

Jul 13th, 2020 38m 18s

Charles Hutchinson , Esp. stopped by the podcast to talk about property taxes and what every homeowner can do to reduce them. Some of the topics we discussed were:1) How is your property tax amount determined?2) Where does your property tax

#15 - How to Properly Maintain your Air Conditioning Unit (with Anthony Pizano)

Jul 6th, 2020 47m 8s

Anthony Pizano, co-owner of Phoenix HVAC, stopped by to talk to Tim about Air Conditioning related topics. Among topics discussed were:1) How does your typical split-unit AC unit work?2) How do you properly maintain your AC unit to get t

#14 - Mythbusting with a Mold Expert (Dylan McIntosh)

Jun 29th, 2020 37m 58s

Dylan McIntosh from Indoor Sciences stopped by the podcast to talk about Mold in homes with Tim. Some topics discussed were:What is mold and what makes it a health concern?Different types of mold and which are the most concerning?What causes

#13 - Why Getting your Sewer Checked Can Save you a Crap Ton of Money

Jun 22nd, 2020 29m 58s

Will from Sewerviewer LLC stopped by the podcast to talk about why it is important to have a sewer inspection completed prior to purchasing any property. Some items that were discussed are:1) What can be found during a sewer inspection.2)

#12 - Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster of Buying a Home (with Adele Lang)

Jun 15th, 2020 40m 40s

Chicago Realtor and my personal friend Adele Lang stopped by the podcast to talk about the emotional rollercoaster that is the home buying process. Adele is as good as any realtor I know at this and uses her degree in psychology to help her cli

#12 - Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster of Buying a Home (with Adele Lang)

Jun 15th, 2020 40m 40s

#11 - How to Keep your Exterior Walls from Leaking (With Frank Gonzalez)

Jun 8th, 2020 37m 19s

Frank Gonzalez, a licensed architect and the founder of US Building Efficiency Solutions, Inc. and US Construction Efficiency Solutions, Inc, stopped by to talk to Tim about leakage through exterior walls. Some of the topics discussed were:1

#10: The Science Behind Coating Exterior Surfaces That Last (with Anthony Giangrossi)

Jun 1st, 2020 49m 21s

Anthony Giangrossi, President and Owner of Dynamic Colors, Inc, stopped by the podcast to talk to Tim about exterior coatings. Some of the topics they discussed were:1) What are the ideal conditions for applying exterior coatings to differenc

Episode 9: Making Sure Your Home is Adequately Insured (with Angelica Garcilazo)

May 25th, 2020 35m 32s

Angelica Garcilazo, an insurance agent with State Farm, stopped by the podcast to talk to Tim about what proper coverage means for homeowners in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. In this episode we discuss:1) What goes into ensuring your home

Episode 8: How to Find Your Zen when Moving (with Pete Horvath)

May 18th, 2020 38m 13s

The Sultan of Sweat himself, Pete Horvath (Owner of Move-tastic) stopped by to talk to Tim about the art of moving and how to make your life a lot easier when moving. We got into a wide array of topics including packing, saying goodbye to old

#7 – When You Purchase a Condo, What are You Actually Buying? (With Matt Douglas)

May 11th, 2020 45m 6s

In this episode, Matt Douglas, a Partner at the law firm Zelechowski & Douglas, Ltd joined Tim to talk about the intricacies of buying a condo from a legal standpoint and how the process can be more complicated than buying a single family home

How Having a Good Handyman Can Save You A Lot of Money (With Stephen Tinney)

May 4th, 2020 44m 19s

In this episode, Stephen Tinney owner of Creative Home Maintenance joined Tim to discuss why having a good go-to handyman is a must for every homeowner. Some of the topics discussed were:What makes a good handyman?What kind of Electical a

A California Method for Selling your Home for More (with Jorge Caceras)

Apr 27th, 2020 37m 15s

In this episode, Jorge Caceras a realtor with Compass joined Tim to discuss his transition from the California market to Chicago and what he has taken with him to give him an advantage in selling properties in Illinois. The topics discuss we

Asbestos, How to Locate and Safely Deal with it (with Jordan Thomas)

Apr 20th, 2020 28m 28s

In this episode, Jordan Thomas from Indoor Science stops by to talk about one of his areas of expertise, Asbestos. We covered a wide range of asbestos topics to help you better understand what the true safety concerns with the material are. The

How to Avoid Common Painting Mistakes and Paint Like A Pro (with Jeremy and Bekah Miller)

Apr 13th, 2020 21m 51s

In this episode, Jeremy and Bekah Miller from The Miller’s House Painting stop by to talk about common mistakes most DIY painters make and some tips on getting the best painting results efficiently. Some topics that are addressed:Common ex

Utilizing the Equity You Have Built Up in Your Home (with Josh Hayden)

Apr 6th, 2020 23m 40s

In this episode, Josh Hayden from Blueleaf Lending to talk about Equity and how it can be utilized to your advantage. Some of the topics we get into are;1) What is Equity and how do you calculate it?2) What is the difference between Refinan

How to Ensure Your Contractor is Properly Insured (with Edwin Moreno)

Mar 30th, 2020 33m 21s

Edwin Moreno is the Owner of Winmore Insurance Solutions a Chicago based company with a special focus in commercial insurance. In this episode, Edwin and I discuss how to make sure when you are hiring a contractor that they have the proper insu

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