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Behind The Front Door

Behind The Front Door

Written by: Kari Cross
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Welcome to Behind The Front Door — the podcast where homes have stories, neighborhoods have secrets, and real estate gets a whole lot more interesting.

Hosted by Northern California Realtor Kari Cross, this show dives into the wild, emotional, funny, shocking, and sometimes unbelievable stories connected to homes and the people behind them.

From HOA drama and nightmare neighbors to celebrity mansions, crazy Zillow finds, escrow disasters, homeowner horror stories, and real-life neighborhood “tea” — nothing is off limits.

Whether you love real estate, true stories, current events, or just hearing what really happens behind closed doors… you’re in the right place.

Because every front door hides a story.Copyright Kari Cross Politics & Government
Episodes
  • HOA Billing Nightmare

    HOA Billing Nightmare
    Jun 4 2026
    🏡 HOA Billing Nightmare | Behind The Front Door Podcast

    One missing HOA payment turned into a four-year nightmare.In today’s episode of Behind The Front Door, Kari Cross shares the unbelievable story of a homeowner who thought his HOA dues were being paid on time every single month… until he suddenly received a bill for more than $800 in late fees and past due charges.
    The problem?
    The HOA never cashed his very first payment.Instead of notifying him immediately, every payment after that was applied to the previous month’s balance — triggering a new late fee month after month after month without him realizing it.Four years later, the balance had snowballed into a shocking collection notice.

    In this episode, we’re talking about:
    ✔️ how HOA payment systems can spiral out of control
    ✔️ why homeowners should always verify payments clear
    ✔️ the dangers of autopilot billing assumptions
    ✔️ how late fees quietly accumulate
    ✔️ what homeowners can do to protect themselves
    ✔️ and why HOA disputes can become incredibly stressfulIf you own a home in an HOA community — or are thinking about buying one — this episode is a reminder that even small paperwork or accounting mistakes can become major homeowner headaches.Because behind every front door… there’s a story.

    🎙️ Hosted by Kari Cross
    🏡 Real estate stories, neighborhood drama, homeowner nightmares & the secrets homes keep.

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    Thanks for hanging out with me on Behind The Front Door — where every house has a story. If you loved this episode, make sure you follow, subscribe, and share it with someone who loves a little neighborhood tea. And remember… you never really know what’s happening behind the front door.
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    6 mins
  • Are Home Valuation Websites Accurate? - Episode 2

    Are Home Valuation Websites Accurate? - Episode 2
    Mar 18 2022
    There are soooo many websites that offer to give you the value of your home.
    Should you use them?
    Are the accurate?
    Which is the best?
    Let’s break it down!

    Thanks for hanging out with me on Behind The Front Door — where every house has a story. If you loved this episode, make sure you follow, subscribe, and share it with someone who loves a little neighborhood tea. And remember… you never really know what’s happening behind the front door.
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    3 mins
  • BUYERS market vs. SELLERS market ? - Episode 1

    BUYERS market vs. SELLERS market ? - Episode 1
    Mar 17 2022
    What is your opinion on our current real estate market???

    Thanks for hanging out with me on Behind The Front Door — where every house has a story. If you loved this episode, make sure you follow, subscribe, and share it with someone who loves a little neighborhood tea. And remember… you never really know what’s happening behind the front door.
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    3 mins
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