Open House with Team Reba
452 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★ - 1 ratingYou can expect this show to be educational, informative and, on occasion, a bit ridiculous but it will never be boring.
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Episode #289- Mind and Heart of Real Estate
January 28, 2023 22:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIt's a struggle to have someone help you and be there for you for more than what they need to do. Join Reba and Eric as they talk about volunteerism, their experiences, and services that impact the community and real estate. Each episode contains information to help you know more about this community and its core. Also, OFFICIAL HOMEBUYER CLASS 2023, sponsored by Washington State Housing Finance Commission, will be held on March 4th! For more information, contact us at info.teamreba.com or ...
Episode #288- Local Housing Market this 2023 (and More!)
January 21, 2023 22:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBAs we enter 2023, high inflation, steep interest rates, and recession fears imperil the economy. In this episode, hear from Reba and Eric about the actual situation in our local housing market, as they clear things about the matter. If you are planning to invest, buy or sell a house, this episode can give good insight to you! Also, Open House with Team Reba is going full-on podcast! You can see us in video format and on all podcast platforms! Watch out soon as we announce more details! Su...
Episode #287- Demystifying Veteran Administration Loans
January 14, 2023 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBSupport the Show.
Episode #286- Mortgages,Home Appreciation and More!- 2023 Forecast
January 07, 2023 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBSupport the Show.
Episode #283- What to Know About Condos with Rebekah Baze
November 19, 2022 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBSupport the show
Episode #285- What to Know About Condos with Rebekah Baze
November 12, 2022 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBSupport the Show.
Episode #284- Your Home Away From Home
November 05, 2022 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBSupport the Show.
Episode #282- Your Home Away From Home
November 05, 2022 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBSupport the show
Episode #281-Homebuyer Class Nuggets in Case you Missed it!
October 01, 2022 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBDid you miss the Homebuyer Class? We had some wonderful discussions and as usual, plenty of questions from people like you! The world of Real Estate has so many rules and regulations that many are not familiar with. Join us as we go over some of those questions from the class and examples of how we CARE about your best experience. Support the Show.
Episode #280- See the Future through Trends and Experience
September 24, 2022 18:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBWe have a low inventory of housing and the interest rate is going up. How does that impact you when you start looking to buy or thinking of selling. While housing is in constant change and no one has a crystal ball, we can identify trends and help guide you through it all. Join us as we discuss the upcoming class as well as how you can prepare yourself before you jump into the market. Support the Show.
Episode #276-Network with your Local Chamber
September 03, 2022 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBMost people have never heard of a Chamber of Commerce. For some that have, do you know what they do? Join us as we chat with our guest, Zenovia Harris, CEO of Kent Chamber of Commerce. She teaches us about who they are and the services, resources, and benefits they provide. While she is specific to Kent, she speaks on other areas and how you can become involved with your local chamber. What can your local Chamber of Commerce do for you? Support the show
Episode #275-Network with your Local Chamber
August 13, 2022 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBMost people have never heard of a Chamber of Commerce. For some that have, do you know what they do? Join us as we chat with our guest, Zenovia Harris, CEO of Kent Chamber of Commerce. She teaches us about who they are and the services, resources, and benefits they provide. While she is specific to Kent, she speaks on other areas and how you can become involved with your local chamber. What can your local Chamber of Commerce do for you? Support the Show.
Episode #273-New Construction or New Headache?
July 30, 2022 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBGetting a newly built home can be a dream for many people. Fresh paint, unused cabinets, and new flooring. What could go wrong? Join Reba and Eric as they discuss the new construction market and how to avoid buying a home that could cost you. Save money and time by knowing what to look for before you start your new construction search. Support the Show.
Episode #272-Buy, Sell or Freeze
July 23, 2022 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBJoin Reba and Eric as they discuss the current financial market and how it affects all of us. Rates may be going up but that’s okay. There are many loan options available to keep you saving money instead of spending it. Join us to kick the Fear of Buying or Selling. Support the Show.
Episode #271- Don’t Fear the Headlines
July 16, 2022 19:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBWhy all the fear surrounding the housing market? Because fear drives panic, and panic drives money to fearmongers. Maybe it's time to take a collective breath and re-examine the underlying dynamics at work in the present market. On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric take apart the stats and offer up timely counsel for making the most of the current marketplace. You’ll learn: · What’s likely to happen with the Consumer Price Index over the next several months, and why it mat...
Episode #270 - Claiming Your Castle in Newcastle
July 02, 2022 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBIf your home is your castle, its best defense is friendly villagers. Welcome to Newcastle: Three square miles of small-town community nestled in the heart of King County. On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric welcome Nancy McKinney, past president of the Newcastle Chamber. Discover: · Newcastle’s coal-country history, and features making it a tight-knit community. · Recent projects and geographical advantages invigorating Newcastle’s business district. · ...
Episode #269 – As the Market Turns
June 25, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBMelodramatic wailing, suspicious maneuvering and clandestine efforts at manipulation... No it’s not a soap opera – it’s the current state of the housing market. But no need to fear (leave that to your competitors). This is your opportunity to land the home you’ve been wanting! Learn the details without the drama on this episode of Open House with Team Reba. Takeaways include: · How market inventory is calculated, and why this demonstrates we are still in a Seller’s Market (with ...
Episode #268 - Opportunity Finally Knocks for Buyers!
June 18, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBAfter months of heavily favoring sellers, the housing market is finally shifting to some semblance of balance – not because inventory isn’t still tight (it most certainly is), but because high rates, economic concerns and seasonal selling trends have increased supply and decreased demand. And while it’s still not a buyer’s market –it’s definitely a buyer’s opportunity – but ONLY in the hands of a skilled agent. On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric go on a housing market expeditio...
Episode #267 - What’s a Market to Do?
June 11, 2022 19:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBIt’s an uncertain time for the economy, and fearmongers love them some uncertainty – but do any of their metrics hold out for a housing collapse, or is this actually a golden moment to get in and hang on? On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric clear the minefields of mindless chatter and reach the meat of the matter, with the indicators you need to watch for rightly reckoning market trends. You’ll come away from the show learning: · The difference between a buyer’s market and...
Episode #266 – Hebe Heebie Jeebies and Landscape Design with Guest Michael Muro
May 28, 2022 19:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBSpringtime is the perfect opportunity to outfit your yard in a ‘riot of color’ – but what to plant, where to plant it and why? On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric consider Northwestern horticultural options for your outdoor spaces with landscape design expert, Michael Muro. You’ll discover: · Important dynamics to consider before laying out your landscape. · The impact Covid has had on outdoor spaces. · Trending features of exterior design. · Garden ...
Episode #265 - Are There ANY Affordable Homes?!
May 21, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBWith skyrocketing housing prices and mortgage rates notching ever higher, is there any hope for a median-income family to find a place of their own? On this episode of Open House, the answer is a definitive “Ja!” (Eric is in a particularly Norwegian mood on this broadcast). Inventory challenges aside, it all comes down to strategy. A grocery clerk won’t find a ‘super market’ for housing in Bellevue – but may discover opportunities ‘stocked’ in cities like Maple Valley, Black Diamond or B...
Episode #264 – A Behind the Scenes Look at Home Closing with Susan Berry of Des Moines Escrow
May 14, 2022 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBClosing on a home is one of the most dramatic events in a person’s life – and just like a theatre performance, there’s a whole lot of hustle taking place backstage. On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric draw back the curtain for a peek at the other side of the closing process, with Escrow officer Susan Berry. You’ll get insight into: · The problems escrow encounters in transactions, and how they’re handled. · Some of the important failsafes escrow is required to foll...
Episode #263 - Hay Fever in the Housing Market with Randy Banneker of Banneker Public Affairs
May 07, 2022 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBYears of underbuilding and underzoning have resulted in a shortage of 3 to 4 million homes nationwide - but it’s just a sniffle compared to the dearth of pandemic proportions when Gen Z explodes into the marketplace. On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric tap Randy Banneker of Banneker Public Affairs for his take on both the scope and nature of the challenges, along with some serious proposals for remedial action. You’ll come away from the program learning: · The impact of...
Episode #262 - Getting to Net Zero with Guest Pam Burton of the NW Green Home Tour.
April 30, 2022 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBFrom the growing popularity of electric cars to ordinances banning gas appliances in new homes, current trends in electricity-consumption are placing tremendous pressure on the power grid. Without a release valve, we could be looking at rolling blackouts and skyrocketing electric bills. On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric “take it to the man” (or at least electric companies) with guest Pam Burton, as they discuss the upcoming Northwest Green Home Tour, and ways to take your home...
Episode #261 – Making Your Small Business Sparkle
April 23, 2022 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIt’s been a tough couple of years for small business – but the survivors have proved even tougher. On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric explore the dynamics of small business with Richelle Haas, owner of Sparkle Gifts & Whatnots in downtown Renton. It’s a discussion chock full of takeaways, like: · What it takes to get a small business off the ground. · Tips for keeping your business afloat in tough economic times. · Improvements that could facilitate surviva...
Episode #260 – Tied Up in Supply Chains and Drowning in Realtors
April 16, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBThe ongoing supply chain crisis is wreaking havoc on financing and real estate transactions – and the ramifications are as numerous as the present glut of agents. On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric unravel the ‘knots’ builders and buyers are tied up in as a result and consider the consequences of legions of desperate realtors attempting to eke out an income in the face of increasingly scarce inventory. You’ll come away from the broadcast better understanding: · The new c...
#260 – Tied Up in Supply Chains and Drowning in Realtors
April 16, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBThe ongoing supply chain crisis is wreaking havoc on financing and real estate transactions – and the ramifications are as numerous as the present glut of agents. On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric unravel the ‘knots’ builders and buyers are tied up in as a result and consider the consequences of legions of desperate realtors attempting to eke out an income in the face of increasingly scarce inventory. You’ll come away from the broadcast better understanding: · The new c...
Episode #259 – Tough Rates and Terrible Agents
April 09, 2022 19:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBBuying a home is particularly challenging right now and it's not getting any easier. Would-be homebuyers are socked with a one-two punch of high interest rates and legions of lousy realtors. But don’t let that prevent you from entering the market – just make sure you go in educated! On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric take an intense look at these issues and offer their expert advice for navigating these troubled waters. You’ll come away from the show learning: · The dy...
Episode #258 – Stopping Senior Abuse with Attorney, Page Ulrey
April 05, 2022 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBSenior abuse is a rampant, underreported crime impacting thousands, and leaving victims heartbroken and destitute. In this episode of Open House, Eric and Reba explore this tragic subject - in particular as it relates to abuses in real estate and finance - with Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney of King County, Page Ulrey. You’ll learn: · The kinds of criminal abuses recognized by prosecutors. · The challenge prosecutors have in proving a financial exploitation crime. · ...
Episode #257 – Digging into Mysteries with Guest, Novelist Leslie Hall
March 26, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBWhat happens when a code compliance officer with a penchant for mysteries uncovers an animal hoarding case - and a dead body? If this sounds like an amateur sleuth mystery novel, that’s because – Da Da DAAAAA… it is. On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric dig into some of the intricacies of literary real estate with novelist and writing instructor, Leslie Hall, as they explore the fictional North Seattle town of Cedar Grove (based on the real city of Mountlake Terrace), and take a ...
Episode #256 - PMI is a Good Thing with Guest Sharon Knowles of Arch MI
March 19, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBOn this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric welcome guest Sharon Knowles of Arch Mortgage Insurance to provide her expertise on the subject of PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance), and its importance in qualifying for certain kinds of loans. You’ll learn: - How PMI can make the difference in qualifying for a loan - The relationship between PMI and down payment. - Factors for determining how expensive your PMI is. - The conditions that allow you to drop your PMI...
Episode #255 - House Prices Soaring? Better Fly like a Frog! - with Guest: Author, Doug Warren
March 12, 2022 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBThe dream of buying a home or investment property may be frightful with prices soaring, markets uncertain, and world events trending towards chaos. But wealth opportunities abound for anyone with the guts to take the leap. Are you ready to finally enjoy a new pad of your own? Or will you be stuck in a swamp of endless leasing? In this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric begin their conversation by dissecting the local housing market (sans formaldehyde), before welcoming their guest, Doug...
Episode #254: In Search of the Perfect Home with Guest, Lisa Lotus
March 05, 2022 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBNo matter how perfect the home, a thorough inspection will always turn up something - even if it’s just cosmetic. But the professional home inspector won’t obsess over the “lipstick” not matching the skin tones of the “pig” when secret disasters lurk about walls, floors, ceilings, pipes, drains, wiring and foundations. On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric welcome Lisa Lotus of Taurus Home Inspections to share her expertise on the home inspection process. You’ll learn: What the in...
Episode #254: In Search of the Perfect Home with Guest, Lisa Lotus
March 05, 2022 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBNo matter how perfect the home, a thorough inspection will always turn up something - even if it’s just cosmetic. But the professional home inspector won’t obsess over the “lipstick” not matching the skin tones of the “pig” when secret disasters lurk about walls, floors, ceilings, pipes, drains, wiring and foundations. On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric welcome Lisa Lotus of Taurus Home Inspections to share her expertise on the home inspection process. You’ll learn: What the in...
Episode #253 - Sweeten Your Space with Interior Designer, Wendy Fisher
February 26, 2022 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBLooking to upgrade your home’s appearance for selling, for Airbnb or simply for personal enjoyment? You’ve come to the right place! In this episode, Eric and Reba discuss home interior design with Wendy Fisher of Wendy Fisher Interiors. You’ll learn: · What to expect when working with an interior designer. · Some of the hottest trends in interiors. · Designs and materials that speak uniquely to Northwestern living. · The complications of duplicating “Pinte...
Episode #253 - Sweeten Your Space with Interior Designer, Wendy Fisher
February 26, 2022 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBLooking to upgrade your home’s appearance for selling, for Airbnb or simply for personal enjoyment? You’ve come to the right place! In this episode, Eric and Reba discuss home interior design with Wendy Fisher of Wendy Fisher Interiors. You’ll learn: · What to expect when working with an interior designer. · Some of the hottest trends in interiors. · Designs and materials that speak uniquely to Northwestern living. · The complications of duplicating “Pinte...
Episode #252 - Confidence is Key!
February 19, 2022 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBIf you don't move confidently, you could miss out. On this episode, Reba and Eric take a look at the role of confidence and fear in the market and the home buying process, and provide you the advice you need for leveraging these dynamics to your highest benefit. You’ll come away from this episode with answers to such questions as: · What is inflation psychology, and how does it impact the housing market? · Why are a good deal of agents firing their home-buying clients? · ...
Episode #251 - Of Birthdays and Bulkheads
February 12, 2022 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBWhat do waterfront property bulkheads and Eric Aasness have in common? They both should probably be considered old (but hopefully they’ve got many years left). On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric cover a birthday banquet of topics, from waterfront property risks, to insurance tips, to home inspection pointers. You’ll come away from this podcast learning: · The different kinds of waterfront properties, and some of the risks that accompany them. · A list of the ma...
Episode #250 – Get in the Real Estate Race!
February 05, 2022 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBWhat do classic cars at the Barrett-Jackson auction and properties throughout the region (and across the country) have in common? They’re both getting substantially higher bids than just a few years ago. But this is not only not unexpected – it’s not a bad thing, because it means you’ll be in a great position when you go to sell down the road! On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric take a look at the dynamics of the housing market and offer important advice on leveraging them to you...