The Ken Jones Real Estate Show

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Wealth is freedom. And, the greater your wealth, the more freedom you'll enjoy. The Ken Jones Real Estate Show concentrates on helping the average person build their personal wealth, safely and securely, by investing in real estate. I encourage listeners to ask questions, state their opinions, and share their experiences. With more than 5 decades of award-winning real estate experience as a broker, appraiser, analyst, investor, educator, and public speaker throughout the United States, I look forward to passing my knowledge along to you.

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April 14, 2026Episode 7520 min

KJRES-075 - 5 Facts You Should Know About Real Estate

In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, Ken Jones shares five key facts that real estate agents, buyers, and sellers must know. He explains the dominance of the listing agent, why all agreements must be in writing, how agents are often presumed guilty in court until proven innocent, the importance of not spending commissions until collected, and why you can't truly succeed until you've failed. Drawing from over 55 years of experience, Ken offers practical wisdom to help listeners avoid costly mistakes and build long-term success in real estate. 0000016E 00000120 00003CA0 00002E3B 000461BC 00025C14 00007E86 00007408 00040168 000436AC

April 7, 2026Episode 7419 min

Why You Should Buy an Ugly Affordable House

In a market where "pretty starter" houses are priced like luxury mansions, the smartest move might be the one everyone else is scrolling past. In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, Ken tells the story of how one young couple actually bought an ugly house and made it their forever home. Listen to Ken as he breaks down exactly why you should buy an ugly affordable house — and how it can be one of the fastest paths to building real wealth in real estate. Ken reveals the hidden advantages most buyers miss: lower purchase prices that leave you cash for renovations, instant equity the moment you close, the power of sweat equity to customize your dream home on a starter-home budget, and why "ugly" often means less competition and bigger long-term upside. Whether you're a first-time buyer tired of overpaying or an investor looking for the next value-add opportunity, this strategy is working right now in 2026. Listen now and discover why the ugliest house on the block could be your smartest investment yet.The Ken Jones Real Estate Show — Real advice. Real results. No fluff. 00000121 000000E4 000026BA 00001DDD 000A7BE0 000A7BE0 00006BD5 00005E7E 000812F0 000812F0

March 31, 2026Episode 7317 min

KJRES-073 How the Government Controls the Value of Your Real Estate

If you're like most people, you don't realize that the value of your real estate is continually being controlled by every level of government, from your local municipality to the federal government - and even your HOA. And in this episode of the Ken Jones Real Estate Show, I'll tell you the most common ways this is being done - every day of the year - all across the United States.

March 24, 2026Episode 7220 min

KJRES-072 What is a Starter Home and Why Cant I Find One

If you've been trying to find an affordable house to buy for your first home, this is a "must listen to" episode of the Ken Jones Real Estate Show. In it, Ken defines the "starter home" and explains from his personal experiences growing up, the differences between societal norms during the post-World War II housing boom era and today that make finding a starter home today much more difficult. He also explains how buyers can estimate what they can afford, including a basic mortgage qualification example. 00000055 00000045 00002993 00001D30 0000AEE5 0000AEE5 00006A34 00005C19 000061A7 000061A7

March 17, 2026Episode 7127 min

KJRES - 071 - Why Housing Became Unaffordable: The Real Causes Nobody's Talking About

Housing didn't become unaffordable overnight. In this episode of the Ken Jones Real Estate Show, Ken does a deep dive into identifying and analyzing all of the major causes that have contributed to the current housing affordability crisis in the United States, including some that you probably haven't heard discussed anywhere else. If you're interested in hearing an unbiased analysis and a plain-language explanation of how we got to this point, as well as how we can overcome it, this is an episode that you shouldn't miss.

September 11, 2024Episode 7029 min

KJRES-070 - The Housing Market and The Presidential Election

The importance of the housing industry to the economy of the United States can't be over stated. Consequently, a vibrant housing market is essential to its economic health and stability. In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, Ken analyzes the conflict between the cost of housing and the relatively low level of resale housing inventory as it relates to the importance of selecting the presidential candidate whose policies and credibility are most likely to improve our economy and our housing market. This is an unbiased, fact-based analysis that's both very informative and very important, regardless of your political views. 000000AC 00000089 000019E8 00001468 00005B6D 00005B6D 000061D6 000054C9 00139E24 00139E24

September 3, 2024Episode 6926 min

KJRES-069 - Should Sellers Pay Buyer Agents?

Should Sellers Pay Buyer Agents? This is one of the most hotly debated and controversial issues in the residential real estate brokerage business and has serious legal and financial implications for home sellers, homebuyers, and real estate agents. In this episode, Ken explains the substance of the lawsuits, judgments, and settlement agreements against the National Association of REALTORS®, as well as the historic changes to the way real estate agents must now deal with sellers and buyers. He also discusses the fact that many agents and major national brokerage firms are making a concerted effort to circumvent the new commission sharing rules by coercing sellers into paying buyer agents. If you're a homeowner, a homebuyer, or a real estate agent, this is one episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show that you do not want to miss. 0000007F 00000069 000019E8 00001468 00005B6D 00005B6D 00005C35 0000528F 00002F24 00002F24

August 27, 2024Episode 6814 min

KJRES-068 - The Big Changes Are Here - Now What?

If you're a real estate agent, you know the residential real estate business has just undergone some historically radical changes. Now that all the big changes from the National Association of REALTORS® lawsuit settlement agreement have gone into effect, now what? How is this going to impact your business? Are you going to make less money? Are you going to have work harder just to survive? Are you going to encounter more competition? I discuss all these issues, and more, in this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show. This is a "don't miss" episode for serious real estate agents. 000000B1 0000008F 000019E8 00001468 00005B6D 00005B6D 00006BF2 00005D24 000A76C6 000A76C6

July 23, 2024Episode 677 min

KJRES-067 - Consequences of Forced Buyer Agency Agreements

Buyer agents are now legally required to have a home buyer sign a buyer-agency contract outlining a variety of things, including how long the contract will be and how much the buyer may have to pay them before the agent is even allowed to show that buyer a house; a house the buyer may not even like. In this very short DO-NOT-MISS episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, Ken discusses this overburdensome regulation that puts the buyer agent in a very difficult, no-win situation. 000000DF 000000B6 000020FC 00001906 00049B97 00049B97 00005C34 00005290 00002F24 00002F24

April 23, 2024Episode 6614 min

KJRES-066: The Real Estate Training Problem

There's a historically chronic problem in the real estate brokerage industry, specifically in the residential real estate brokerage industry. A problem that is going to have very serious consequences on that sector of the real estate brokerage industry unless something major is done to correct it. That problem is the virtual absence of professional training of residential real estate agents, especially regarding their understanding, or the absence thereof, of their legal responsibilities. In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, I address this issue headon to shine a spotlight on this critically important subject. 000000BB 00000097 00002139 00001934 0003619C 0003619C 00005C34 00005290 00002F24 00002F24