The Genuine Guide to Real Estate
Episodes
What Homeowners Need to Know About Insurance in 2026 - with Matthew Warren
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Insurance is something every homeowner has, but not everyone understands how much the market has changed over the past few years.In this episode, Matt...
Real Estate Trivia: How Much Do You Really Know? - with Matthew Warren
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Real estate can get complicated, but sometimes the best way to understand it is to make it fun.In this episode, we switched things up and did a real e...
What Most Homeowners Don’t Know About Their Insurance - with Matthew Newman
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of homeowners don’t realize how much their insurance can change over time.Your roof, your escrow, and even how often you review your policy ca...
What Your Home Insurance Actually Covers After a Storm - with Matthew Warren
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been in Middle Tennessee lately, you felt it. The ice storm, downed trees, power outages, and a lot of homeowners asking, “Is this cover...
The Mortgage Conversation Most Buyers Skip - with Chad Appleton
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Buying your first home isn’t just about what you can get approved for, it’s about whether the payment fits your life. I sit down with Chad Appleto...
The Goldilocks Rule for Buying a Home (Not Too Hard, Not Too Fast)
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of The Genuine Guide to Real Estate, I’m sharing a simple mindset shift that can completely change the way you approach buying ...
Real Estate Red Flags You Need to Know Before Closing - with Ben Seamon
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of The Genuine Guide to Real Estate, I’m joined by my buddy Ben Seamon, a title attorney with Bell Alexander Title here in Bren...
Investing in Your First Rental: What to Expect Before You Buy - with Heath Moore
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Investing in your first rental isn’t just about cash flow, it’s about whether the decision fits into your life.In this episode, I sit down with He...
A First-Time Home Buyer’s Guide to Buying Without Stress - with Christi Wedig
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buying a home isn’t just about numbers, it’s about how the decision fits into your life.In this episode, I sit down again with Christy Wedig of CM...
Remodeling with Clarity: How to Design a Home That Works for You - with Bobby Amezaga
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people don’t remodel because they want something “new.” They remodel because something isn’t working anymore.I sit down with Bobby Amezag...
Aiming at the Right Target When Buying a Home
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you did everything right and still missed the right house?In this episode, I share a story that completely reframed how I think about buying a...
How to Get Approved Without Getting in Over Your Head — with McCain Marrow
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think getting pre-approved is a simple yes or no, but there’s a smart way to do it that keeps you from getting in over your head. In thi...
Finding a Spot in Nashville - with Elliott Wittstruck
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Elliott Wittstruck tackles one of the biggest questions for anyone moving to Middle Tennessee: Where should I live? From understandin...
The Real Cost of Fixing It Up – Lessons from Elliott Wittstruck’s First Flip
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Elliott Wittstruck shares the real story behind his first fixer-upper, what it actually cost him, what went right, and what he wishes...
6-Month Homebuying Game Plan — with McCain Marrow
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know the smartest time to start preparing for a home purchase is six months before you’re ready to buy? In this episode, I sit down with my ...
The 3 Questions Every Homebuyer Must Answer
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are the three questions I have to answer before I even start looking at homes?”In this episode, I walk you through them one by one. Your why, y...
5 Steps to Buy Your Next Home with Confidence in Just 5 Minutes!
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about buying a home soon? Whether it’s your first or your fifth, this episode breaks down five simple and practical steps to get you ready,...
You Don’t Need Perfect Credit to Buy a Home - with Christi Wedig
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think you need perfect credit to buy a house? Think again. In this episode, I sit down with my friend Christy Wiedig from CMG Home Loans, and we talk ...
Your 12-Month Roadmap to Buying a Home
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final part of the So You Want to Buy a House in 12–16 Months series, we’re putting it all together — your one-year roadmap to homeownersh...
The Money Plan: How Much Can You Really Afford?
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 3 of the So You Want to Buy a House in 12–16 Months series, we’re talking money — turning “I hope I can afford it” into clear number...
This Trick Can Save You 2 Months of Mortgage Payments – with Chad Appleton
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there’s a way to save up to two months of mortgage payments just by timing your closing right? In this episode, we break down how escro...
Your Dream House Shouldn’t Be a Financial Nightmare – with Chad Appleton
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your dream home should bring peace, not pressure. In this episode, we talk about why stretching your budget isn’t worth the stress and how to find t...
Needs vs. Wants: The Key to Buying Smart
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of the So You Want to Buy a House in 12–16 Months series, we’re talking Needs vs. Wants, because your budget can’t buy everything, but...
Your Home Search Starts with You, Not Zillow
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before you start scrolling through Zillow, take a look in the mirror. In this episode, we talk about gaining clarity before buying a home, figuring ou...
Still Renting? Let’s Talk About Building Real Equity – with Chad Appleton
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Still renting? In this episode, we break down why paying rent is like paying 100% interest and how buying a home can help you build real equity and lo...
Breaking Down Payments, Rates & Reality – with Chad Appleton
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“If my budget is $3,500 a month, what kind of house can I really buy right now?”We’ve all asked that question and in this episode, we finally br...
Start Here
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Genuine Guide to Real Estate with your host, Tanny Crawford. If you've ever felt unsure about where to start when buying a home, th...