Real Estate Simplified
Las Vegas Home Affordability
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Mike and Brandon talk about affordability issues with housing in Las Vegas and Henderson, NV. There are programs to help attain affordable homes such as Home is Possible down payemt plans as well as others that are discusses.
Las Vegas Sports & Entertainment Affects on Real Estate
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Mike and Brandon discuss how sports and entertainment in Las Vegas have affected real estate in the Las Vegas area. Season Finale
Is The Las Vegas Real Estate Market Crashing?!?
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The weaknesses and strengths in the Las Vegas housing market explained for the current market in fall 2025.
Las Vegas Real Estate Market Update
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The latest in mortgage interest rates and the Las Vegas real estate market for October 2025.
All Things New Construction
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Home builder sales rep, Stacey Beldsoe, explains the buying process and current incentives with new construction.
How Much Can I Afford to Spend On A Home
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Mike Kruse and Brandon Rizk break down what goes into figuring out what you can afford and how much when it comes to buying a home.
Do's and Don'ts of Buying and Selling a Home
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When buying or selling a home, there are things that should and should not be done. We get into all of it!
Mortgage Interest Rate Drop
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How the fed dropping interest rates has affected mortgage interest rates and where the mortgage and real estate markets are going.
Greed in Real Estate
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From greedy home buyers and sellers to greedy real estate agents and mortgage loan officers. We discuss greed in real estate.
Las Vegas High Rise Condos & Condo-Tels
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Lets talk high rise living in Las Vegas. Condos and Condo-tels or condo hotels as they can be called. From Signature MGM to the Veer Towers and Panorama plus many others. Also included is a Las Vegas real estate market update for September 2025.
Las Vegas Real Estate Buy or Wait, How About Pahrump
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Discussing Las Vegas real estate... this is our Seinfeld Episode with all your real estate market info but a show about nothing.
Living in a 55+ Community in Las Vegas
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Details on living in a 55+ community in Las Vegas, NV. The qualifications, restrictions and all your questions answered.
Renting a Home in Las Vegas
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All about renting a home in Las Vegas, NV regarding qualifications, credit, deposits and the lease.
Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent or Team
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How and what questions to ask when choosing the right real estate agent or team to work with.
Real Estate Simplified: Las Vegas Market Update & More
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With special Co-Host Emi Sakevich we talk about the Las Vegas real estate market and the current conditions. Emi Sakevich is the Director of the Southern Nevada Burn Foundation and sits on the Advisory Board of Shine A Light and she explains what these organizations are and how you can help. Additionally, Emi and Mike talk about their favorite restaurants throughout the Las Vegas valley including Sgrizzi and Casa de Juliette.
Where Should I Get A Mortgage?
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The differences between big banks, credit unions, mortgage bankers, online lenders and mortgage brokers is explained.
Episode 12: Location, Location, Location?
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It has always been that location is the most important factor when purchasing real estate. Since Covid, has that changed. Is it location or is it what the home itself features now more important when buying a home?
Episode 10: What Home Upgrades Make Sense
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From upgrading the kitchen to the primary bathroom to the backyard, what upgrades make the most financial sense when remodeling.
Episode 9: Buying Process - From Contract to Keys
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The home buying process explained from going under contract, handling Due Diligence, Appraisal Contingency and Loan Contingency to getting keys in your hands.
Episode 8: The In's & Out's of Escrow & Title
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Mike Kruse and Brandon Rizk are joined by Senior Escrow Officer Nikki Bott from Landmark Title to explain what escrow is and why it is needed in a real estate transaction. Nikki also talks about how to take title on a property and the importance of having a property in a trust.
Episode 7: Summerlin vs. Green Valley
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For anyone that has lived in Las Vegas for any amount of time, you know the battle of which neighborhood is better Green Valley in Henderson, NV or Summerlin in Las Vegas. We discuss what each neighborhood offers.
Episode 6: Las Vegas Market Update and Interest Rates Explained
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The latest on the Las Vegas real estate market and Interest Rates explained and how the fed effects the mortgage rates.
First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Programs
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Down payment assistance mortgage loan programs explained. Which is the best program for you?
Episode 4: First Time Homebuyers - The Process
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Being a first time home buyer can be nerve wracking. Mike & Brandon explain the home buying process from where to start to getting keys in your hands.
Episode 3: Adding Real Estate to Your Investment Portfolio
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Real estate is a great addition to any investment portfolio. What are your expectations on ROI and is your money better in the bank or into a property.
Episode 1: Real Estate Simplified
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The basics of home buying and investing in the Las Vegas, NV area. Up to date real estate market information on Henderson, NV, Las Vegas, NV and North Las Vegas.
Episode 2: Real Estate Simplified Investing
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Investing in real estate in the Las Vegas, NV market. What type of property, single family homes, condos, townhouses or condo-tel. Getting financing is easy when purchasing a rental with a down payment.
