Best Snohomish County Real Estate Podcasts (2025)

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Hot off the Press! Real estate activity report from the NWMLS-December 2024 - for King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties in Washington. 6:31

4d ago6:31

6:31

As expected, lower inventory in the month of December and likely attributed to the earlier wind storm and the holiday season. The Spring market will provide us with better information on how the 2025 real estate market will trend for these three counties in Washington State.By Ray Dove

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Hot off the Press! Real estate activity report from the NWMLS-November 2024 - for King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties in Washington. 7:22

1M ago7:22

7:22

Our inventory has dipped again and am seeing even less inventory in Decmember. If we get lower home loan interest rates in the 1st quarter of 2025 we will see increased buyer traffic as well as increased home prices.By Ray Dove

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October 2024 NWMLS Real Estate Activity PLUS thoughts on Buying and Selling 17:01

2M ago17:01

17:01

I added some thoughts on how to get ready to start your home search and some things to do to get your home ready to sell if you are a seller. I am also suggesting that you do the research as a buyer and seller to make sure that the information provided by the seller to the buyer is true and correct as the sellers have an obligation to represent the…

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Snohomish County Real Estate Market Update | November 2024 6:51

2M ago6:51

6:51

In this Snohomish County Real Estate Market Update, I share Snohomish County housing market stats from October 2024. Do you have questions about the Snohomish County housing market? Thinking about buying or selling a home in Snohomish County? Please don't hesitate to reach out! People like you regularly contact me about their real estate goals afte…

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The NWMLS Sept 2024 real estate activity report! 11:56

3M ago11:56

11:56

Good news for buyers - inventory has increased this past month, yet good homes are still selling qucikly. We are seeing some price adjustmenst as well and those new prices are making those homes very attractive. Good time to be a buyer and YES still a good time to be a seller.By Ray Dove

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The Latest NWMLS real estate activity report for Aug 2024 - Seattle area 17:09

4M ago17:09

17:09

Even with interest rates slowly going down we are seeing an increase in inventory, and adjusted asking prices, yet homes are still selling. I belive that this fall we will see more buyer activity and inventory decreasing due to lower interest rates. Have also included in this Podcast some thoughts on VA and FHA assumable loans and my thoughts on ge…

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Real estate sales activity for July 2024 from the NWMLS 9:25

5M ago9:25

9:25

We are seeing a bump in inventory, not much, yet if interest rates continue to move downward the inventory is likely to decrease with increased buyer activity. We are seeing, in some markets, multiple offers and homes selling over their asking prices.By Ray Dove

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Monthly Real estate Activity report for June 2024 from the NWMLS 6:24

6M ago6:24

6:24

Seeing a bump in inventory yet several properties are selling with multiple offers, even with rising interest rates.By Ray Dove

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What is the value of a Buyer Broker? Why work with one? 24:10

6M ago24:10

24:10

A few examples of why good buyer brokers are worth every penny you spend on having them represent you as those good brokers do far more than "just" opening a door for you. Their value is way beyond showing you homes!By Ray Dove

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Our NWMLS real estate activity report for May 2024 - Hot off the Press! 6:29

7M ago6:29

6:29

Starting to see a little more inventory to select from yet good homes that are priced well are selling in less than a week. Interest rates are down to 7% 30 year fixed this week.By Ray Dove

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NWMLS - NAR Settlement and our NWMLS and their position to the NAR settlement 13:13

8M ago13:13

13:13

This Podcast includes a letter sent to ALL NWMLS members in Washington State so I decided to share that letter with you so that you had "real" information instead of how the media spins things. If you would like more information feel free to reach out to me.By Ray Dove

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Selling your parents home, Proper etiquette when attending an Open House and visting homes , and opportunities to assume VA or FHA loans 17:34

8M ago17:34

17:34

Some advice andon the ideal steps to take to either sell your parents home and/or to help your aprents downsize to a smaller home or move to a 55+ neighborhood. We are starting to see homes come on the market that have VA and FHA assumable loans, so do not overlook them as they might be a good opportunity for you to assume at their low interest rat…

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Our MLS (NWMLS) real estate activity for April 2024! 12:59

8M ago12:59

12:59

Again, homes are selling and prices continue to go up, yet we still have very low inventory!By Ray Dove

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March 2024 NWMLS Activity Plus Buyer Broker Agreements and the Spring Market 14:43

9M ago14:43

14:43

Yes, the Spring real estate market is underway, seeing a few more properties come on the market, yet even with higher interest rates homes are still going up in value and selling quicklyBy Ray Dove

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Buyer Broker Services Agreement - State of Washington effective Jan 1 2024 16:38

10M ago16:38

16:38

As we go forward and tranistion to the new state law I wanted to share my insights on the obligations of buyers agents as they represent buyers, as it pertains to the new law. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.By Ray Dove

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Feb 2024 Sales activity from our NWMLS - LOW, LOW, LOW Inventory! 8:56

10M ago8:56

8:56

Yes, even with low inventory we are seeing homes sale, with some homes getting multiple offers.By Ray Dove

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Jan 2024 NWMLS sales activity, Market Trends and Buyer Broker Services Agreement 14:27

11M ago14:27

14:27

Yes, we continue to struggle with very low inventory, yet buyers are looking and buying homes with a few homes being sold after receiving multiple offers. If we see any interest rate reductions I think the market will get busier with more buyer activity and the inventory will contuinue to shrink as all indications are that we will not see any incre…

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Mortgage rates and the local real estate market - with Laurie Ausmus at Washington First Mortgage Loan Corp 23:39

12M ago23:39

23:39

What is going on with the mortgage rates? What does it look like for interest rates in the near future? Are there and loan programs that are appealing to buyers? Is this a good time to buy or sell?By Ray Dove

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Dec 2023 NWMLS Real estate activity stats and the NEW Buyer broker agreements 12:35

1y ago12:35

12:35

Happy New Year! December was another month of continued low inventory, the only real highlight was that interest rates had fallen to the low 6% which helped with increased sales. I believe that rates will fall to the mid 5's by the spring of 2024. As a reminder, Jan 1 2024 ALL buyers MUST sign the new state approved Buyer Broker Service Agreement. …

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Nov 2023 NWMLS Stats and New NWMLS rules on buyers representation and buyer compensation to real estate brokers 12:35

1y ago12:35

12:35

Yes, interest rates continue to go down, and Yes home are selling! Starting Jan 2024 there will be new rules on buyer representation, written contracts, that will include how the buyer broker will be compensated, either from the seller(s) or the buyer(s).By Ray Dove

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Oct 2023 NWMLS Sales Report and more thoughts on the current real estate market 12:11

1y ago12:11

12:11

YES, homes are still selling, YES buyers are looking and YES interest rates have gone down for the last 2 weeks. - There are lots of great homes to buy!By Ray Dove

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Market Activity from our NWMLS for Sept 2023 and New laws on Agency and Agent/Broker compensation starting January 2024. 11:37

1+ y ago11:37

11:37

Yes, the market is still very active with lots of buyer interest in "good" homes (homes in good condition and preiced according to current market valuations) even with higher interest rates. We also have new state laws taking place effective January 2024, have a discussion with your real estate Agent/Broker about the changes as this will affect BOT…

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The latest sales activity from the NWMLS for Aug 2023 9:43

1+ y ago9:43

9:43

Consisten theme, no inventory, higher interest rates and yet buyers are active and buying. A good time to sell!By Ray Dove

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My challenges with a couple of home sales recently - My suggestions to help you avoid potential pitfalls of your real estate transaction 19:43

1+ y ago19:43

19:43

Ranting somewhat but what I discuss today is very valid on how real estate transactions can go sideways and fall apart. The best offense is to have a good defense, meaning get your home ready to sell and have full transparency to all parties and you will likely have a very satisfactory and successful transaction.…

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Hot off The Press - July 2023 NWMLS real estate acivity 11:39

1+ y ago11:39

11:39

Also some thoughts on building inspections and home improvement suggestionsBy Ray Dove

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HOT Off the Press!! - NWMLS Homes stats for June 2023 7:28

1+ y ago7:28

7:28

As we continue to work with the challenges of VERY low inventory we are still seeing homes sell as well as home prices remaining clsoe to their values for a year ago. Great time to be a buyer!By Ray Dove

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May 2023 NWMLS Market Update - Hot Off the Press! 12:34

1+ y ago12:34

12:34

Low, Low, Low inventory yet what is on the market is selling for 30 days or less, depending on certain market areas.By Ray Dove

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Just released! - Our NWMLS Housing report for April 2023 7:24

1+ y ago7:24

7:24

Low, Low inventory and YES homes are selling with some selling for much higher than their asking prices.By Ray Dove

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LLPA new home loan fees - the cost of getting a home loan has gone for those with good income, good credit and large downpayments - Starting today, May 1 2023 11:06

1+ y ago11:06

11:06

I am perplexed as to why they would bring in such a program that penalizes people for having good paying jobs, good credit and a history of saving money so that they can have a larger downpayment - I think this is absolutely ridiculous!By Ray Dove

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Lawsuit regarding real estate commissions that were paid by sellers to a buyers agent - My thoughts 14:08

1+ y ago14:08

14:08

By Ray Dove

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March 2023 NWMLS Sales Activity- With VERY low inventory of homes we are seeing a lackluster Spring market 10:29

2y ago10:29

10:29

So far, with dinishing inventory we are seeing a lack luster Spring market yet even with higher interest rates we have buyers not only looking to buy they ARE buying homes.By Ray Dove

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The Spring Real Estate Market for 2023 - What are the expectations? 18:11

2y ago18:11

18:11

Decided to share my thoughts as well as additional information from Inman Real Estate (real estate industry newsletter) on the trends we have seen in the past and what we are seeing unfold in our Spring 2023 real estate market. Always good to look at the past trends and how those trends are shaping our current market…

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Hot off the Press! February 2023 - NWMLS Sales Activity 8:03

2y ago8:03

8:03

We are seeing lots of buyer activity, yet we are also seeing very little inventory so when you go to look at homes you may be up against competing offers from other buyers. If you are a seller and price your home/property according to the current market you may very well see multiple offers.By Ray Dove

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Predictions for 2023 Real Estate Market 25:39

2y ago25:39

25:39

Read some articles on Predictions for the 2023 real estate market, thought I would share, in this Podcast, the Predictions that are floating around. Some of these make sense and may very well come true and some may not come true as the interest rates and inventory challenges will have a major effect on these and other predictions.…

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Property Taxes 2023 for King County- Increased Valuatuations and Increases in Taxes Owed! 7:38

2y ago7:38

7:38

I think ALL property owners will be or are shocked at the recent Property Tax assessments for 2022, since they increased from 25% to 52% in 1 year and the taxes increased from 10% to 30% - the largest increase I have seen in King County for taxes due in 2023By Ray Dove

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January 2023 Real estate Activity for our MLS (NWMLS) - On the Market and Sold 7:45

2y ago7:45

7:45

Yes, we are seeing a little more homes going on the market BUT we are also seeing more sales and more activity at our open houses. All this could lead up to a busy Spring market, especially if long term interest rates go downBy Ray Dove

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Hot off the Press! Dec 2022 NWMLS Housing Acivity 7:57

2y ago7:57

7:57

Inspite of the holidays, the rain, the snow and the ice strom homes were still coming on the market and selling, although at a slower pace, yet we are seeing more buyer activity in the month of January 2023By Ray Dove

2+ y ago9:45

9:45

In my opinion, this IS NOT 2008! So many different and stronger variables than what had taken place in 2008. Please remember, buying real estate is not a short-term investment and Lenders are in the business of making loans so we will see more types of loans become available to fit your budget. As a buyer don't get discouraged and don't give up. As…

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