Your House is Key Podcast
By: Dannel Shepard
Language: en
Categories: Business, Investing, Leisure, Home, Garden
The Your House Is Key Podcast with Dannel ShepardBrought to you by The LAZO Group and RE/MAX TimeLooking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate? Tune in to Your House Is Key, the go-to podcast for homebuyers, sellers, and investors in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.Hosted by Dannel Shepard, a top-rated REALTOR®, this podcast delivers expert insights, market updates, and real-world success stories to help you make confident real estate decisions.What You’ll Learn:✔ How to buy or sell a home with confidence✔ The latest Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky real estate trends✔ Expert strategies from a trusted, experienced REALTOR®✔...
Episodes
Day 2 - Two market trends you should know before making a move
Dec 15, 2025Day 1 - One Smart Move Before You Start
Dec 14, 2025Day 1 of the 12 Days of Real Estate Before Zillow, before open houses, before the chaos, there’s ONE smart move that sets everything up for success.
YOUR favorite Realtor, Dannel Shepard. Remember, with me, Your House Is Key.
Real Estate and the Government Shutdown
Oct 08, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel talks about the government shutdown and the real estate market
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Top 10 Buyer Challenges in 2025
Aug 06, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel gives you the Top 10 Buyer Challenges of 2025
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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Top 10 Seller Challenges in 2025
Jul 18, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel gives you the Top 10 Seller Challenges of 2025
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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Lending 101: Pre-Approvals, Real Numbers, Myths, and Real Tips
Jun 25, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel gives you tips on securing a home loan
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Trimmed to Win: Landscaping That Sells w/ The Turf Tailor
Jun 11, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel talks to the Turf Tailor about curb appeal.
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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What it takes to be a realtor
May 28, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel asks . . . What does it take to be a realtor
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The Investor’s Mindset
May 21, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel dives inside and investor's mind
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Umbrella What?! ☂️ Insurance Gaps = Big Trouble
May 15, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel to Jean from Digital One about home inspections
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Is it the house… or is it the spouse?
May 08, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel discusses the factors of homebuying
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Beyond the Basics with Tom Deutsch : Home Inspections pt2
Apr 28, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel talks about home inspections with Tom Deutsch
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Mastering the Real Estate Mindset
Apr 21, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel talks about mastering the real estate mindset with spiritual coach Aruna Ramamurthy.
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Radon-The Invisible and Odorless Threat with Tim the Environment Doctor
Apr 14, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel talks about the importance of radon with Tim the Environment Doctor
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The Foundation Lie
Apr 07, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel talks about your basement with The Basement Doctor
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Selling Tips
Apr 01, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel gives you some much needed selling tips
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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Do you need a home inspection
Mar 10, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel asks the question. Do you need a home inspection?
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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Buying versus Renting
Mar 03, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel discusses buying vs. renting
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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The Home Buying Process
Feb 24, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel discusses the home buying process
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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Importance of Home Inspections
Feb 17, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel talks about the importance of home inspections
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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Renting vs. Buying
Feb 10, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel answers the question.... Should I buy or should I rent?
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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Good Debt vs Bad Debt
Jan 20, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel analyzes what is good debt versus bad debt
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2025 Cincinnati Real Estate Outlook
Jan 13, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel talks about the 2025 real estate outlook
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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2024 Year in Review Part 2
Jan 06, 2025Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
it is the 2024 Year in Review / 2025 Outlook Episode
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2024 Year in Review
Dec 30, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
it is the 2024 Year in Review / 2025 Outlook Episode
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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Hidden Costs
Dec 23, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel goes over the hidden costs of home ownership
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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The Holiday Housing Market
Dec 16, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel goes over the holiday housing market.
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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Holiday Safety Tips
Dec 09, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel goes over the ten holiday safety tips when decorating your home.
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10 Reasons to get a home inspection.
Dec 02, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel goes over the ten reasons you need a home inspection..
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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Do I need a realtor?
Nov 25, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel answers the question.... Do I need a realtor?
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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Should I buy or rent??
Nov 18, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel answers the question.... Should I buy or should I rent?
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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Buying and Selling in the Fall
Nov 11, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel gives some timely advice about buying or selling a home in the fall. Buyers and sellers are highly motivated!
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Ripple effects of hurricane season
Nov 04, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel reports about the ripple effect of hurricane season on your home owner's insureance here in the Tri-State area.
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Fall Real Estate Insights
Oct 28, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel gives some timely advice about buying or selling a home in the fall. It's probably one of the best times to buy or sell.
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Facts about radon
Oct 21, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel gives tips on what to do if radonis detected in your home
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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Why isn't my home selling?
Oct 14, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel gives tips on what to do if your house is not selling
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Thinking about condo living?
Oct 07, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel gives some things to look for if you are thinking about condo living
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Energy Saving Tips For Your Home
Sep 30, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel gives some energy saving tips coning into winter
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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Turn your garage into usable living space
Sep 23, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel gives tips on how to turn your garage into usable space.
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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What are closing costs?
Sep 16, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel answers the question. "What are closing costs?"
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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Test Drive Your New Neighborhood
Sep 09, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel says before you move, test drive your new neighborhood.
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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Ten Outdoor Upgrades To Boost Your Curb Appeal
Sep 02, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel gives tips on boosting curb appeal
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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Tips You Need To Know Before Selling Your Home
Aug 26, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel gives tips you need to know before selling your home.
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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Building and maintaining your outdoor oasis
Aug 19, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel talks about creating your own backyard oasis
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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Building and maintaining your outdoor oasis
Aug 19, 2024Ten Mistakes To Avoid When Buying A House
Aug 12, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel talks about the ten mistakes made when tryinig to buy a home.
Like and subscribe to the Your House is Key Podcast where we unlock all the secrets to smart home buying and ownership. As Dannel says, "With me, your house is key!"
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When is the best time for you to refinance your home?
Aug 07, 2024Dannel Shepard from The Lazo Group @ Re/Max Time is here to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can guide you through the process of getting the most out of your home and finding the perfect home for you.
In this episode, Dannel starts with an August rate update. Friday, interest rates fell which is good news for buyers and sellers.
Dannel then tackles the question "When is the best time to refinance your home?"
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