Own It with Angie Hicks

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  • 4.8 (5)
  • Home & Garden
  • Updated Biweekly

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 tackle the questions that keep you up at night. Should you renovate or move? What's actually worth the investment? How do you prioritize when you can't do it all? This isn't about fixing a leaky faucet or chasing Pinterest perfection. It's about making smarter choices, learning from people who've been there, and feeling empowered to make the decision that's right for you, even if it's not the one everyone says you should make. For the generation that grew up trusting Angie, she's still the voice you want in your corner when you need someone who gets it. Whether you're figuring out your first major project or chipping away at that neverending to-do list, this is the show that helps you own your home—instead of letting it own you. New episodes every other week. Production Company: Lower Street

Episodes

  1. May 28

    Buying a Home for Who You Are Now Is the Biggest Mistake You Can Make

    Most people think buying a home is about finding the right mortgage. Tiffany Aliche — The Budgetnista, New York Times bestselling author, and one of the most trusted voices in personal finance — says that's exactly where they go wrong. A mortgage is one line item. The real question is whether you can afford the whole thing, and whether you're buying for your life right now or the life you're building. In this episode, Angie and Tiffany break down the real math of homeownership: what it actually costs to carry a home, how to know if you're ready to buy, and the mindset shift that turns a house from a financial trap into a wealth builder. Here's what we discuss with Tiffany: • Why shame shields solutions, and what Tiffany had to let go of before she could rebuild • The "is your mortgage rentable?" rule and why it changes how you think about buying • What the full carrying cost of a home actually looks like beyond the mortgage • The Noodle Budget: what it is, when to use it, and how it protects homeowners when things go sideways • How much cushion you actually need before you buy, and why saving a down payment isn't enough • The biggest mistake homeowners make that has nothing to do with the house itself Ready to find the right contractor before your next project? Visit angi.com to connect with top-rated pros in your area. Angi (formerly Angie’s List) is a leading home services marketplace that has helped homeowners with 300M+ home projects from plumbing and remodeling to roofing and landscaping. Learn more at Angi.com

    26 min

  2. May 14

    He's Flipped 1,000 Homes. Here's What He Fixes First.

    Tarek El Moussa has bought, fixed, and sold over 1,000 homes. That means he's walked into quite a few houses in his day. And he sees things the average homeowner completely misses. In this episode, Angie sits down with Tarek to talk about what actually moves the needle when you're preparing to sell, what kills deals at inspection, and how to think about ROI when you're deciding what to fix, update, or leave alone. Here's what we discuss in this episode: What buyers see the moment they walk through your door — and what they're actually looking forWhy seven out of ten homes fall out of escrow today, and the simple move that prevents most of itThe projects with the best ROI before you list and the ones that aren't worth itHow to get a high-end look without blowing the budgetThe gold toilet rule: what's personal, what's smart, and when those two things collideTarek's four-step framework for any home improvement decision: evaluate, emulate, renovate, duplicate Ready to find the right contractor before your next project? Visit angi.com to connect with top-rated pros in your area. Angi (formerly Angie’s List) is a leading home services marketplace that has helped homeowners with 300M+ home projects from plumbing and remodeling to roofing and landscaping. Learn More: angi.com/landing/podcast-angie-hicks

    25 min

  3. May 7

    Introducing Own It with Angie Hicks

    Do you own your home, or does it own you? For over 30 years, Angie Hicks has been hearing homeowners' hopes and headaches. What she learned: there's a lot nobody tells you about owning a home. Introducing Own It with Angie Hicks! In her new podcast, Angie sits down with leading experts, industry insiders, and real homeowners to tackle the questions that keep you up at night — whether to renovate or move, how to prioritize when you can't do it all, and what's actually worth the investment. No how-tos. No Pinterest perfection. Just real talk, hard-won lessons, and the kind of advice you'd want from someone who genuinely gets it. New episodes drop every other week. Follow now so you don't miss the first one.

    1 min

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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 tackle the questions that keep you up at night. Should you renovate or move? What's actually worth the investment? How do you prioritize when you can't do it all? This isn't about fixing a leaky faucet or chasing Pinterest perfection. It's about making smarter choices, learning from people who've been there, and feeling empowered to make the decision that's right for you, even if it's not the one everyone says you should make. For the generation that grew up trusting Angie, she's still the voice you want in your corner when you need someone who gets it. Whether you're figuring out your first major project or chipping away at that neverending to-do list, this is the show that helps you own your home—instead of letting it own you. New episodes every other week. Production Company: Lower Street

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