Thinking about remodeling your home in Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, or Chandler? 🏠 Before you spend a dime, find out which home improvement projects actually increase your home's value in Arizona — and which ones don't.

In this episode of State 48 Homeowner, host Scott Kooiman and the experts at Klaus Team Real Estate Solutions reveal the Top 5 Home Remodels That Add the Most Value in Phoenix for 2025. Based on real local data, buyer behavior, and first-hand stories, you'll learn where to invest for the best return on your remodeling budget.

💡 You'll Learn:

• The five remodels with the highest ROI for Arizona homeowners

• Why kitchens and bathrooms continue to deliver top resale value

• How energy-efficient upgrades like HVAC, windows, and insulation pay off

• Flooring and curb appeal updates that make your home stand out

• Why over-improving or chasing short-lived design trends can hurt resale value

• The truth about pools and ROI in today's Phoenix housing market

📍 Featuring real stories from the Klaus Team:
One seller replaced a 20-year-old HVAC system before listing — and buyers immediately noticed the cool comfort, helping them get an offer above list price the first weekend.

Whether you're preparing to sell or just want to make smart updates to love your home longer, this episode will help you make confident, high-ROI remodeling decisions in Arizona's desert climate.

Do you really need 20% down to buy a house? What credit score do you actually need to qualify? And how do down payment assistance programs really work?

In this episode of the State 48 Homeowner Podcast, Scott Kooiman is joined by Steve Farrington and Twila Edwards from the Klaus Team to bust some of the biggest myths keeping first-time buyers from becoming homeowners. They cover the truth about down payments, loan options like FHA, VA, and USDA, how credit scores impact your approval, and the role assistance programs can play in making homeownership possible sooner than you think.

If you're thinking about buying your first home, this is the episode that will set the record straight.

The #1 mistake first-time homebuyers make? House hunting before getting pre-approved.

In this episode of the State 48 Homeowner Podcast, Scott Kooiman sits down with Steve Farrington and Twila Edwards from the Klaus Team to explain why pre-approval is the crucial first step in the homebuying process.

You'll learn:

* Why pre-approval saves you time, money, and stress
* How pre-approval helps you shop with confidence in the right price range
* The difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval
* How agents and lenders work together to strengthen your offer
* Why communication between your realtor and lender is key to getting your dream home

Don't waste time falling in love with homes that aren't the right fit — start with pre-approval and put yourself in the strongest position to buy.

🏡 Ready to take the first step toward homeownership? Start here: https://www.klausteam.com/firststeps/