It's Real
by Kayla Kallander & Andrew Yaggie
Episode 121 - Mortgage Rates, Home Values & Smarter Buying Decisions
About this podcast
Welcome to the "It's Real" Podcast with Kayla Kallander, mortgage lender, and Andrew Yaggie, realtor. Each week we'll talk about what happens behind the scenes working full-time in real estate and share with you real life stories, our successes, and hurdles as we work to help consumers and industry professionals reach their real estate and real life goals!
Episodes
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- Episode 121 - Mortgage Rates, Home Values & Smarter Buying Decisions · 19 min · Season 4 Episode 121Episode 121 of It’s Real Podcast looks beyond the mortgage rate to what really matters when buying a home: your monthly payment, cash flow, and long-term affordability. Andrew…
- Episode 122 - Housing Market Trends, the Silver Tsunami & What's Next for Real Estate · 37 min · Season 4 Episode 122Is today's housing market really as challenging as the headlines suggest? In Episode 122 of the It's Real Podcast, Kayla Kallander and Andrew Yaggie discuss current housing…
- Episode 124 - Life Lessons, Difficult Conversations & Halloween Real Estate Nightmares · 27 min · Season 4 Episode 124“Last photos don’t look like last photos.” In Episode 124 of the It's Real Podcast, Kayla Kallander and Andrew Yaggie share a deeply personal conversation inspired by Kayla's…
- Episode 123 - Higher Mortgage Rates, AI Scams & Opportunities in Today's Housing Market · 37 min · Season 4 Episode 123In Episode 123 of the It's Real Podcast, Kayla Kallander and Andrew Yaggie discuss rising mortgage rates, finding opportunities in a slower housing market, and how artificial…
- Episode 120 - Rising Mortgage Rates & Preparing for Your Next Real Estate Move · 31 min · Season 4 Episode 120Episode 120 of the It’s Real Podcast is live with Kayla Kallander and Andrew Yaggie! This week, they break down what rising mortgage rates mean for homebuyers and why your…
- Episode 118 - Mortgage Rates, Home Equity & Smarter Real Estate Decisions · 34 min · Season 4 Episode 118This week, Andrew Yaggie and Kayla Kallander are talking about what really matters when buying, selling, and financing real estate — and why the lowest mortgage rate isn’t always…
- Episode 119 - Buyers Disqualifying Themselves, Parents Co-signing, Gifts, Being Comfortable After You Buy · 33 min · Season 4 Episode 119Episode 119 of the It’s Real Podcast is all about navigating real estate—and life—when there isn’t always an obvious “right” answer. Andrew Yaggie and Kayla Kallander catch up on…
- Episode 117 - Mortgage Rates, 50-Year Mortgages & What Good Advice Really Looks Like · 34 minEpisode 117 of the It’s Real Podcast is live with Kayla Kallander and Andrew Yaggie. This week, they get into real estate, mortgages, and what it really takes to guide clients…
- Episode 115 - Are homebuyers becoming house poor? The affordability reality no one talks about · 25 minIn Episode 115 of the It’s Real Podcast, Kayla Kallander and Andrew Yaggie break down a surprising Truework homebuyer report that found 88% of recent homebuyers with a mortgage…
- Episode 116 - Why the Best Real Estate Professionals Don’t Work With Everyone · 33 minThere’s no easy button in real estate.. or in life. In this episode of the It’s Real Podcast, Kayla Kallander and Andrew Yaggie discuss where mortgage rates may be headed, why…
- Episode 114 - Mortgage Rates, Federal Reserve & Housing Market Update · 34 minEpisode 114 of It's Real Podcast breaks down the latest Federal Reserve meeting, what it could mean for mortgage rates, and why homebuyers should focus on long-term affordability…
- Episode 113 - Why Great Real Estate Professionals Set Higher Standards · 33 minEpisode 113 of It's Real Podcast explores what sets great real estate agents and mortgage professionals apart. Kayla and Andrew discuss real estate fraud, using AI responsibly…
- Episode 112 - What Homebuyers and Sellers Need to Know Right Now · 24 minEpisode 112 of It's Real Podcast breaks down the latest housing market trends after the Fourth of July. Kayla and Andrew discuss mortgage rates, buyer uncertainty, why a true…
- Episode 111 - Housing Market Update: Homebuyers, Mindset & Real Estate Success · 44 minEpisode 111 of It's Real Podcast recaps the biggest lessons from the Hatch Real Estate Summit while exploring today's housing market. Kayla and Andrew discuss home affordability…
- Episode 109 - Why Homeownership Looks Different Today · 19 minEpisode 109 of It's Real Podcast explores the latest housing market trends and why the path to homeownership is changing. Kayla and Andrew discuss rising closing costs, parents…
- Episode 110 - Is the American Dream Changing? Housing Market & Mortgage Trends · 35 minEpisode 110 of It's Real Podcast explores the future of homeownership and the latest housing market trends. Kayla and Andrew discuss why qualifying for a mortgage is becoming…
- Episode 108 - Overcoming Fear & Reaching Your Real Estate Goals · 39 minEpisode 108 of It's Real Podcast explores the mindset behind today's housing market. Kayla and Andrew discuss buyer uncertainty, affordability concerns, and why fear and…
- Episode 107 - AI, Branding & Business Growth for Real Estate Entrepreneurs · 31 minEpisode 107 of It’s Real Podcast - This week, Kayla and Andrew discuss how AI is transforming business, why branding and relationships still drive long-term success, and what it…
- Episode 106 - Housing Market Update: Buyer Opportunities & Real Estate Trends · 37 minEpisode 106 of It’s Real Podcast - Americans are feeling more financial pressure, yet the housing market continues to gain momentum. In this episode of It's Real Podcast, we…
- Episode 105 - Spring Housing Market Update: Interest Rates, Homebuyers & AI Fraud · 32 min · Season 4 Episode 105Episode 105 of It’s Real Podcast - Spring is bringing new momentum to the housing market. In this episode of It's Real Podcast, we discuss the latest real estate market trends…







