We're diving into the world of home buying with a brilliant and beloved Professor Ben Keys from the Wharton School. As an expert in household finance, real estate, and urban economics, Professor Keys has a unique perspective on the question of renting versus buying, and we discuss how to think about owning property in the short and long term, the role of home ownership in building generational wealth, and how home buyers can protect themselves in an increasing interest rate environment. Plus we explore the ongoing debate about millennials and home ownership, including the impact of student loans on the ability to purchase a home. Lots of myth busting. In this episode, professor Keys also shares his thoughts on market conditions, current trends in home buying, and the future of the housing market.  There were so much to talk about with professor keys that we had to break this out into two episodes. So if you enjoy today, make sure you tune in to next week for part two next week. If you want even more real estate content, check out bechoosi.com, and of course, subscribe to our email.

In this episode, we're talking all about mortgages. We sat down with the amazing Mandy Phillips, the brand manager and loan originator who serves all of California at Vista Home Loans. She's also known as Mortgage Mandy on socials and has thousands of followers. In our conversation, she gave us some incredible insights on how to prep your budget, find the right mortgage officer, and even how to get a mortgage if you're self-employed.