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Own It with Angie Hicks

Angi
Angi
Home Ownership
Home Inspection
Home Improvement
Home Renovation
Budgeting For Renovations
Real Estate
Mortgage Rates
Homeownership
Housing Market
Trades
Decluttering
Home Improvement ROI
Tarek El Moussa
Budgeting
Investopedia
Education and Career Technical Education
Landscape Architecture
Gentrification
Neighborhood

Do you own your home, or does it own you? If you've ever felt like your house is running your life instead of the other way around, you're not alone. For over 30 years Angie Hicks–co-founder of Angi–has been hearing about homeowners' hopes and headaches. The takeaway? There's a lot nobody tells you about owning a home. Angie sits down with leading experts, industry insiders, and real homeowners to... more

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Mina Starsiak Hawk
TV personality, host of Good Bones, renovation expert
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Episode: What Renovation TV Gets Wrong with Mina Starsiak Hawk
Sara Bendrick
Landscape designer, contractor, and TV host
Self-employed/Design-Build Landscape Contractor
Episode: Your Outdoor Space Shouldn’t be Last with Sara Bendrick.
Kayleen McCabe
Contractor, TV host and trades advocate
Rescue Renovation on the DIY Network
Episode: What Home Improvement TV Gets Wrong (From Someone Who Was On It)
Kelly Edwards
TV host, designer and real estate agent
Episode: You're Not Just Buying a House. You're Marrying the Neighborhood.
Joe Mazza
Home Inspector Joe, guest expert on home inspections
Episode: Don't Waive the Inspection. Home Inspector Joe Explains Why.
Diana Olick
CNBC real estate correspondent, trusted housing journalist
CNBC
Episode: Rates Aren't Going Back to 3%. Here's What Buyers Need to Hear.
Caleb Silver
Editor-in-chief of Investopedia, financial education expert
Investopedia
Episode: The CFO Mindset Every Homeowner Needs
Elizabeth Finkelstein
Co-founder of Cheap Old Houses
Cheap Old Houses
Episode: Fall in Love with A Cheap Old House. But Know This First.
Ethan Finkelstein
Co-founder of Cheap Old Houses
Cheap Old Houses
Episode: Fall in Love with A Cheap Old House. But Know This First.

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Angie Hicks
host of the show, co-founder of Angi

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Great for new homeowners!

    As a new homeowner I feel like I’m gaining years of knowledge in just a few episodes! Excited to hear more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NGO27
    Canada4 months ago
  • Legitimately helpful

    Really helpful tips on homeownership (which there is of course no manual for) with a legend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mollovian
    United States5 months ago

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Fans highlight practical budgeting and maintenance tips for avoiding costly surprises.
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Rates Aren't Going Back to 3%. Here's What Buyers Need to Hear.
Q: What is actually happening in the housing market right now for homeowners trying to make sense of it?
The market is characterized by fundamental supply constraints, persistent price strength due to underbuilding, and rate environments that keep affordability tight. Buyers should be mindful of long-term costs, market-specific inventory, and the fact that rates are unlikely to return to the 3% era soon, so realistic budgeting and market-by-market analysis are essential.
Fall in Love with A Cheap Old House. But Know This First.
Q: Do I have to be a DIYer to tackle an old house, or can I hire it out and still succeed financially?
They emphasize assessing your skill level and budget first, noting you don't have to DIY everything but should stay involved and curious. If necessary, hire experts to protect the structure, yet be realistic about fundraising and timelines to sustain the project over years.
Fall in Love with A Cheap Old House. But Know This First.
Q: What was your inspiration, and what led you to building cheap old houses?
Elizabeth and Ethan describe how their love for historic homes, coupled with a belief that grand old houses can be affordable, fueled their work. They leveraged social media and a blog to share opportunities, turning a hobby into a movement and helping people see old houses as viable life choices rather than distant dreams.
The CFO Mindset Every Homeowner Needs
Q: What ducks should first-time buyers have in a row before they go to that open house?
Before visiting, they should determine how much they can realistically afford, identify preferred areas and lifestyles, and align their choices with a clear affordability box to avoid emotional decisions.

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What is Own It about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical show focused on turning homeownership headaches into smarter decisions. Episodes cover budgeting for renovations, how to evaluate bids, the realities of inspections, and the long-term financial and emotional aspects of owning a home. Guests range from renovators and inspectors to real estate professionals and finance experts, offering actionable guidance for new and experienced homeowners alike. A standout theme is owning the process—being involved, budgeting effectively, and prioritizing durable improvements over cosmetic fixes—often with a reality-check on the trade-offs of DIY versus hiring pros. The format tends to blend personal stories with practical frameworks, making it useful for listeners seeking to save money, avoid s... more

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4. Kelly Edwards
5. Joe Mazza
6. Diana Olick
7. Caleb Silver
8. Elizabeth Finkelstein

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