Best Bess Dickson And Mark Liesner Podcasts (2025)

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How to Pick a Home Inspector? 17:15

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4d ago17:15

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Don't let a confusing inspection report derail your dream home! On this episode of the Keys & Gears Podcast, Bess Dickson and Mark Liesner break down the crucial process of choosing a home inspector. We explain why your inspector is like a general practitioner—qualified to find issues, but not the deep-dive expert for every solution—and why finding…

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Energy Bill Shock: How to Calculate Your Home's True Cost of Ownership 11:04

13d ago11:04

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In this episode Mark Liesner and Bess Dickson solve the mystery of high utility bills. For a modern buyer, the true cost of a home (the Cost of Ownership) is the only metric that matters for long-term financial health. This definitive Real Estate Library entry exposes the invisible drain on your budget: The Culprits: Learn why poor HVAC efficiency,…

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How to Calculate Your True Home Affordability (Plus the Repair Budget) 8:48

20d ago8:48

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It’s not one-and-done when you buy a house. Owning a home is a living, breathing relationship and it takes care to make it last. In this episode, Bess Dickson and Mark Liesner talk about why your home needs its own savings account, how to plan for maintenance before it becomes a crisis, and why the fastest fix is always the cheapest one. Think of i…

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Condo Fees & Special Assessments: Avoid Costly Surprises 7:53

27d ago7:53

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By Bess Dickson; Mark Liesner

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Before You Buy: How to Investigate an HOA Like a Pro 13:10

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By Bess Dickson; Mark Liesner

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6 HOA Questions Every Homebuyer Must Ask Before You Buy 19:32

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Thinking about buying a home in an HOA community? Before you sign on the dotted line, there are critical questions you need to ask—questions that could save you from costly surprises and lifestyle restrictions down the road. In this episode, we break down the 6 most important HOA questions every homebuyer should ask, including: How to spot red flag…