Mortgage on My Mind
Mortgage on My Mind
Podcast Description
Got mortgage on your mind? Join Natalie Salins, a top 1% mortgage broker and LA powerhouse, as she breaks down home loans—pre-approvals, appraisals, loan products, and more. With 20 years of experience, she makes the process simple, stress-free, and even fun! Whether you're a first-time buyer or seasoned investor, get expert advice, insider tips, and relatable stories to navigate California’s market with confidence. No need to stress—Natalie’s got Mortgage on Her Mind so you don’t have to!
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The podcast covers a range of impactful themes such as mortgage pre-approvals, loan products, down payment assistance, and real estate investment strategies. Specific episode highlights include discussions on the importance of transparency in real estate transactions, strategies for first-time buyers, the role of interest rates, and how to turn mortgages into profitable investments.

Got mortgage on your mind? Join Natalie Salins, a top 1% mortgage broker and LA powerhouse, as she breaks down home loans—pre-approvals, appraisals, loan products, and more. With 20 years of experience, she makes the process simple, stress-free, and even fun! Whether you’re a first-time buyer or seasoned investor, get expert advice, insider tips, and relatable stories to navigate California’s market with confidence. No need to stress—Natalie’s got Mortgage on Her Mind so you don’t have to!
🚀 In this episode of Mortgage On My Mind, host Natalie Salins sits down with top-producing real estate professional Nick Ahrens to break down one of the biggest financial decisions people face: renting versus owning. With over 12 years of experience, Nick explains why waiting to buy often costs more than people realize, how appreciation and leverage work in a buyer’s favor, and why real estate remains one of the strongest long-term wealth-building tools. This conversation is packed with real numbers, real stories, and practical guidance for anyone feeling stuck on the fence.
🎧 Hosted by: Natalie Salins
👤 Guest:🏡 Nick Ahrens – Top-Producing Real Estate Agent & Founder of the North Denver Report
Nick Ahrens is a real estate professional with 12+ years of experience and a top-performing agent with The Apollo Group at eXp Realty. He has received multiple industry recognitions, including Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement, Diamond Club, and Titan Club awards. Based in Colorado, Nick also has active real estate experience in Southern California, and is the founder of the North Denver Report, a platform focused on local market insights and community coverage.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Why renting long-term can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars
✔️ How appreciation quietly works against buyers who wait
✔️ The difference between investing in real estate vs the stock market
✔️ How leverage helps homeowners build wealth faster
✔️ Why education and the right real estate team matter
🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!
💼 Connect with Nick Ahrens:
🌐 Website → https://www.youranthemhome.com/
📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nickahrensrealestate/?hl=en
🎙 Follow Natalie Salins – Mortgage On My Mind:
🌎 Website → https://movement.com/lo/natalie-salins
📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/natalie.salins/
📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/natalie_salins/?hl=en
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-salins-1029583b
💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate –https://iconsofrealestate.com/

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