Best Paul Balzotti Podcasts (2024)

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EP 0044 - The Pros and Cons of Living in Bellingham with Dani Colito 26:28

6d ago26:28

26:28

Considering a move to Bellingham Washington? Dani Colito has been sharing insights into Bellingham on her Youtube channel, and joins The Bellingham Real Estate Podcast to further discuss the pros and cons of living in Bellingham. The main pros highlighted include the areas natural beauty, abundant outdoor recreation, and relatively mild winters, wh…

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EP: 0043 - Will Potts on VA loans & benefits in Whatcom, Island & Skagit County 22:07

3d ago22:07

22:07

In honor of Veterans Day, navy veteran and John L. Scott Realtor Will Potts joins the podcast. Will shares his background in the navy, and some stories from multiple trips to Iraq. Will also shares some of the many benefits of VA loans along with resources available to active military and veterans in Whatcom & Skagit county and throughout the Pacif…

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EP: 0042 - All Things Agricultural Land. Farming or Developing in Whatcom County 25:36

3M ago25:36

25:36

Agricultural land is a major part of the economy in the rural areas of Whatcom County including Lynden, Everson and Ferndale Washington. Whatcom County is also the top producer of red rasberries in the country. Harm Lidhran joins the podcast to talk all things farming, as well as developing agricultural land. 1:20 Harm shares his story developing a…

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EP: 0012 Bow Edison Washington Community Spotlight with Shalyce Pocock 17:01

2M ago17:01

17:01

At the foothills of Blanchard Mountain and just south of the scenic Chuckanut Drive, Bow Edison is a charming town that flies under the radar for many home buyers. The community offers a historic town area plus nearby access to incredible parks and trails. Bow Edison is also close to freeway access and within 25 minutes of larger cities including A…

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EP: 0011 San Juan Island Community Spotlight with Sadie Holt 17:18

2M ago17:18

17:18

San Juan is the largest and most populated island on the San Juan islands, with 2 very popular harbors, Roche and Friday Harbor. Sadie Holt is a Realtor and local resident of San Juan Island. On this episode, Sadie talks about living on San Juan Island and some information on Orcas and Lopez Island as well. 2:00 Lisa shares her story and why her an…

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EP: 0041 - NAR Settlement & Real Estate Changes in the PNW w/Nathan Butcher. 28:23

4M ago28:23

28:23

The NAR (National Association of Realtor) settlement was enacted into law, and Realtors are now working with new rules regarding fees and disclosures. What is not in the news is that in the PNW, Realtors are members of the Northwest MLS, a private MLS that had already adapted to many of the settlement requirements over the last few years. In this e…

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EP: 0040 - Whatcom County Industrial Parks & Storage Condos. Bellingham Real Podcast w/Alicia Jansen Pennington 17:13

5M ago17:13

17:13

Whatcom County has many storage units and industrial parks throughout Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden and Blaine Washington. Storage units can be an incredibly low maintenance cash flow investment that is sometimes overlooked by Real Estate investors. Alicia Jansen Penningon shares with Paul Balzotti some of the options for both investing and developi…

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EP: 0010 How to have success in year 1 of your Real Estate career with Betsy Anorbe 27:33

4M ago27:33

27:33

Betsy Anorbe is a Realtor serving Skagit, Island & Whatcom County. She sold 37 homes in her first 12 months in Real Estate, and is currently on track to sell over 50 homes in her year 2. In this episode of Get In Real about Real Estate, Betsy and Paul Balzotti discuss her recipe for success. For those who are considering a career in Real Estate or …

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EP: 009 Mid-Year Housing Market Update for Anacortes & Skagit County with Leslie Iacolucci 15:13

4M ago15:13

15:13

Leslia Iacolucci joins the John L. Scott Real Estate Anacortes Get in Real Podcast to share a mid-year housing update for Anacortes Washington and Skagit County. 00:30 About Leslie Iacolucci and her experience serving the Anacortes community. 03:00 Skagit County housing update from Leslie. 04:15 Paul Balzotti & Howard on why home prices are up and …

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EP: 0039 - Whatcom County Golf & Resort Communities Sudden Valley & Semiahmoo w/ Jess Davis Perrino 24:08

6M ago24:08

24:08

Whatcom County has two true golf course resort communities. Sudden Valley is located just east of the city limits of Bellingham on the shores of Lake Whatcom. And Semiahmoo, which is on the northwestern tip of the the state and the U.S. Just 12 minutes from the border and 30 minutes from Bellingham. Realtor Jess Davis Perrino discusses with Paul Ba…

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EP: 008 Oak Harbor Washington Community Spotlight with Teresa Griffith 15:52

6M ago15:52

15:52

For those planning relocation to Oak Harbor Washington, Paul Balzotti and Howard Chung interview Real Estate broker Teresa Griffith about the lifestyle of Oak Harbor and what you should know about housing and the Real Estate market. Teresa starts by sharing how her mother and grandparents are from Oak Harbor and how she moved back to raise her fami…

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EP: 0038 - All things new construction with Justin Nelson 30:06

7M ago30:06

30:06

Embark on the journey of turning dreams into reality with new construction homes in this insightful podcast episode. Join Paul Balzotti in conversation with seasoned broker Justin Nelson as they delve into the intricacies of building or purchasing a new home. From the allure of custom-built homes to the convenience of pre-sales, they explore the va…

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EP: 0037 - Buying an Airbnb / Vacation Rental with Ian Krause 22:27

8M ago22:27

22:27

As the popularity of Airbnb and vacation rentals has surged over the past decade, purchasing a second home has become increasingly feasible for many. In this episode of our Real Estate Podcast, we delve into the intricacies of managing Airbnb properties with Ian Krause, a seasoned Realtor who brings valuable experience from overseeing numerous priv…

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EP: 0036 - The Growth of Bellingham with Kerri Zender 23:17

9M ago23:17

23:17

Bellingham, a thriving city nestled in the heart of Washington state, has been experiencing rapid growth in recent years. In this enlightening episode, Real Estate Broker Kerri Zender sits down with Paul Balzotti to reminisce about her upbringing in Bellingham and reflect on the city's remarkable evolution over time. Together, they delve into the e…

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EP: 0035 - Move-Up Buying with Kate Fadden. 23:05

10M ago23:05

23:05

Many homeowners have delayed a move-up purchase due to rising interest rates in 2023. In 2024, with rates projected to decline and the higher-end market still soft, this may be a good opportunity to consider a move-up purchase. Kate Fadden is a top-producing broker at JLS Bellingham, and she speaks with Paul Balzotti about the process of move-up bu…

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EP: 0034 - 2024 Whatcom County Real Estate Forecast with Vanessa Treadway 14:22

11M ago14:22

14:22

Paul Balzotti and Vanessa Treadway look back at the 2023 Real Estate market and discuss the JLS forecast for 2024 for both Bellingham and the Whatcom County. 1:00 Vanessa shares her experiences working with buyers in 2023. 2:45 The median price ranges pick up at the start of the year. 5:25 Vanessa covering appreciation over the last 3-5 years. 7:00…

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EP: 007 National Real Estate Lawsuits & New Buyer Agency Requirements 31:58

11M ago31:58

31:58

It is a turbulent time in the Real Estate industry heading into 2024, with pending Real Estate lawsuits against major Real Estate firms and the National Association of Realtors. Most of the litigation is framed around a position that Realtors have not provided proper transparency to the Real Estate commission process, particularly with buyers. For …

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EP: 0033 - The value proposition of buyer agency with Sarah Aguirre. 22:00

12M ago22:00

22:00

At the start of 2024, Washington state will require Real Estate licensees to have service agreements signed between buyers and buyers agents, outlining the agency relationship and the way the buyer's agent will get paid. Sarah Aguirre is one of JLS's top buyers agents, assisting 28 clients in 2023, 17 of them being buyers. Sarah goes over her proce…

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EP: 006 Real Estate in Stanwood, Camano & Whidbey Island with Jeff Smith. 19:35

1y ago19:35

19:35

On this episode of Get in Real about Real Estate, Howard Chung and Paul Balzotti talk with Jeff Smith about the Real Estate markets and lifestyle differences in Stanwood Washington, Camano Island & Whidbey Island. Jeff is a top-producing broker & outdoor enthusiast who specializes in helping buyers & sellers who share his passion for getting outsid…

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EP: 0032 - Being Market Ready Day One (home selling tips) with William Elmer 18:46

1y ago18:46

18:46

When selling your home, the details matter. And there is a range of what price your home can sell for. The factors that a Realtor can help you with to help you get top dollar include, preparation, presentation, promotion and strategic pricing. William Elmer sits down with Paul Balzotti to talk about the programs and formula behind what has helped W…

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EP: 0031 - Whatcom County Water Adjudication with Crissy Impero 25:00

1y ago25:00

25:00

Water rights is a major concern in Whatcom County with Washington State moving forward with water adjudication for the Nooksack basin and surrounding areas. All owners & prospective buyers of vacant land or residential homes on a well or shared well, should be aware of what is upcoming. For more questions you can reach crissyimpero@johnlscott.com…

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EP: 005 Insights into moving to Anacortes Washington with Lisa Strandberg. 14:09

1y ago14:09

14:09

Lisa was born and raised in Anacortes Washington, and has been a full-time Realtor serving Skagit County and Anacortes for over 25 years. She shares her insights on growing up in Anacortes, and how the city has evolved. Lisa also talks about the different areas of Anacortes and things buyers should know when considering a move to Anacortes. You can…

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EP: 0030 - The Past, Present & Future of Real Estate with J. Lennox Scott. 23:39

1+ y ago23:39

23:39

CEO of John L. Scott, J. Lennox Scott is the 3rd generation leader of the company. John L. Scott is a top 20 Real Estate brand in the country with over 100+ in the northwest region and over 3,000 associates. Lennox talks about the history of John L. Scott Real Estate, what the company is working on to evolve, the future of A.I. in Real Estate, and …

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EP: 004 New ADU laws for Washington state with Anacortes Realtor Bert Clay 25:29

1+ y ago25:29

25:29

ADU's or Accessory Dwelling Units, have long been a popular way to build a 2nd home on a residential property that is not zoned for multi-family. Accessory dwelling units are popular for use for rental income, or for extended family as well. The ability to build ADU's changes dramatically with the passing of HB 1337. HB 1337 requires the adoption o…

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EP: 0029 - New ADU law in city of Bellingham with Hannah Jones 20:38

1+ y ago20:38

20:38

The city of Bellingham has agreed to adopt the majority of the new ADU (additional dwelling units) law EHB 1337 that was mandated from Washington state. Hannah Jones talks to Paul Balzotti about the changes the city has approved and what that means for Bellingham. 1:00 Hannah explains. 4:15 How this new law will impact the city of Bellingham. 10:00…

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EP: 003 Unleash the Power of AI in Real Estate. Get in Real with Howard Chung and Paul Balzotti of John L. Scott Real Estate 23:07

1+ y ago23:07

23:07

Unleash the power of AI to elevate content creation with ChatGPT – craft compelling listings, engaging blogs, and captivating social posts effortlessly. Stay one step ahead in the market and provide exceptional service with AI-powered support. ChatGPT https://openai.com/chatgpt Teleprompter https://promptsmart.com/ Capcut https://www.capcut.com/edi…

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EP: 0028 - 2008 verse 2023 & Mid-Year Market Update with Dexter Andrews 22:36

1+ y ago22:36

22:36

At the mid-year point in 2023, Dexter Andrews and Paul Balzotti sit down to discuss the year to date statistics, as well as the small correlation (and major differences) between the 2008 Real Estate market crash, and the 2023 market slowdown. 00:30 Dexter Andrews background in Real Estate, beginning in Minnesota. 02:40 Paul Balzotti touching on 202…

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EP: 0027 No Home is Perfect. Helping buyers before, during and after inspection with Travis Boyd 28:46

1+ y ago28:46

28:46

When looking at a home, it's important to take a closer look at the quality and condition of a home, even before doing your home inspection. Travis Boyd is a former contractor and property manager plus offers 3 years full-time in sales. In this episode, Travis and Paul Balzotti discuss things to consider before, during, and after the home inspectio…

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EP: 002 CRM -John L Scott Real Estate Client Relationship Management tools with Howard Chung and Paul Balzotti 28:38

1+ y ago28:38

28:38

On EP#2 of the Get In Real Estate podcast, recorded from the John L Scott Real Estate in Anacortes Washington. Howard Chung and Paul Balzotti discuss client relationship management tools and specifically, how to apply the JLS property tracker to your business. 00:45 Brokers need to adjust to this year's market. 04:00 How technology can make everyth…

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EP:001 Top 3 Success Tips for Real Estate Brokers to Thrive in 2023 14:03

1+ y ago14:03

14:03

For Real Estate brokers/agents looking for tips for getting their business going in 2023, Howard Chung and Paul Balzotti discuss 3 tips for growing your business in 2023. TIP #1 Improve your time management. 1:15 Being honest about how many hours you are actually working. 2:50 Scheduling your "power hour". TIP#2 Collecting and organizing your datab…

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EP: 0026 Downsizing and Condo Living with Molly Visser 21:11

1+ y ago21:11

21:11

Veteran Bellingham Real Estate broker Molly Visser talks about downsizing from a larger home to a smaller condo. Tips for downsizing and things to consider when buying a condo. You can reach Molly at mollyvisser@johnlscott.com 00:20 - Molly Vissers background. 01:10 - Molly's story about downsizing from a home to a condo. 5:50 - Trade-offs and life…

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EP: 0025 - Zillow, Mexico & a 2023 market update with Blake Lester 16:48

2y ago16:48

16:48

Blake Lester talks to Paul Balzotti about his background working at Zillow, his time living out of a van in Mexico. WWU economist Hart Hodges also just provided an economic forecast for 2023 for the Whatcom Realtor association, and Blake and Paul share reports from this forecast and where the market stands early in 2023. You can reach Blake at blak…

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EP: 0024 - Glacier Washington with Marty Kutschbach. The Bellingham Real Estate Podcast 19:00

2y ago19:00

19:00

Glacier Washington has been the hottest Real Estate market in Whatcom County over the last 3 years. Located 10 miles northwest of the Mount Baker summit, Glacier is a popular location for 2nd homes and Air B&B homes. Marty has been serving the Glacier Washington market for nearly 20 years and shares insights into the different communities in Glacie…

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EP: 0023 - Property management insights with Irena Kolbert 20:56

2y ago20:56

20:56

Irena Kolbert worked in property management for 2 years before getting her Real Estate license to be a full-time sales broker. She covers some important things to consider when buying an investment property, and things to consider when hiring a property management company. 00:40 Irena's property management background. 02:30 Whether or not to use a …

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EP: 0022 - 50+ years of real estate sales & investing with Cal Leenstra 30:51

2y ago30:51

30:51

Cal Leenstra started his Real Estate career in Bellingham in the 1960's as the co-owner of Kelstrup Real Estate, which eventually became Prudential Kelstrup. He was a co-owner for 20+ years, and has continued in sales (both residential & commercial) for 50+ years! In addition, Cal holds his CCIM, the highest designation in commercial sales, and has…

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EP: 0021 - Working with sellers in a shifting market with Mira Gregory 21:56

2y ago21:56

21:56

Since June of 2022, the market has shifted from a frenzy sellers market in Bellingham and Whatcom County Washington, to a more balanced market. Home prices have softened and days on market has increased. Mira Gregory has been a full-time Realtor for 5+ years, and discusses with Paul Balzotti the talking points she is having with her clients in this…

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EP: 0020 - Tips & Tactics for home buyers in a shifting market with Lee Rosales 17:27

2y ago17:27

17:27

The housing market has become more balanced over the last 6 months, with homes staying on the market longer, and buyers having more negotiation power. At the same time interest rates have risen, creating a pinch for home buyers trying to make a move. Lee Rosales is a rising star in the Real Estate business, working successfully throughout 2022 to h…

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EP: 0019 - The Power of Social Media with Sarah Aguirre 21:13

2+ y ago21:13

21:13

Sarah Aguirre is a rising star in our local Real Estate business, and a big factor in her success can be attributed to social media. Sarah is active on all major platforms, regularly posting Reelz & new content (including "Spilling Tea on Realty") for both her Real Estate account as well as her husband's construction company, Mountain View construc…

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EP: 0018 - First Time Home Buyer Tips with Oksana Martynyuk 16:25

2+ y ago16:25

16:25

There is a lot to know about buying your first home, and Oksana Martynyuk is a broker that has hosted First Time Buyer classes and specializes in helping first time buyers. Oksana discusses how most first-time home buyers deserve more education on the process, and more hand-holding along the way. 1:14 Why Oksana is passionate about helping first-ti…

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EP: 0017 - A Shifting Market with Joy Edwards Brown 25:44

2+ y ago25:44

25:44

With interest rates on the rise and inventory increasing, the intensity of the market has changed rapidly over the last 2 months. What was an extreme frenzy sellers market, is now becoming a more balanced market in some parts of the county. Joy Edwards Brown and Paul Balzotti discuss this shift, and tips for buyers, sellers, and Realtors who are ne…

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EP: 0016 The history of a home with Jen Sandoval 22:23

2+ y ago22:23

22:23

Bellingham has many historic homes, and Jen Sandoval is a Realtor who loves digging into the history of a home, and the history of the neighborhood. Paul and Jen cover everything from the resources out there to help you learn more about a home, to tips for things to consider when buying an older home. You can reach Jen Sandoval at jensandoval@johnl…

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EP: 0015 - Home flipping with a family. The art of move-up buying with Holly Tremaine Swanson 25:57

2+ y ago25:57

25:57

Holly Tremaine Swanson and her husband "Flippin Jeff" have bought and sold 15 homes over the last 20 years, landing finally in their dream home on Lake Whatcom. They moved into several homes for short periods of time, to remodel and flip, and move to the next. Moving up, and at one point moving back down, to then move back up again! Holly's story i…

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EP: 0014 - Farm & Land with Crissy Impero. Tips for buying acreage in Whatcom County. 26:01

2+ y ago26:01

26:01

Are you considering a hobby farm, or buying acreage? Crissy Impero grew up in Whatcom County on land, and stll runs a small hobby farm. Paul Balzotti and Crissy discuss raw land, farming, and important factors to consider when buying acreage. 0:39 Crissy's background in Whatcom County and hobby farming. 3:07 Whatcom County areas to find acreage. 4:…

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EP: 0013 - Whatcom County Real Estate Market Update with Valerie Richardson 17:50

2+ y ago17:50

17:50

Valerie Richardson and Paul Balzotti give a Real Estate market update for April of 2022. This includes breaking down the 1st quarter statistics, along with Valerie sharing some incredible sales stories from this first part of the year. 0:10 Introduction of Valerie Richardson. 1:30 Paul shares the 1st quarter market statistics. 3:10 Valerie shares s…

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EP: 0012 - Foreclosures & Bank REO Properties with Peter Roberts 25:30

2+ y ago25:30

25:30

Peter Roberts has 35+ years in the Real Estate business and 29 years working with bank REO properties. Peter has sold more foreclosed homes than anyone in Whatcom County over that period. In this episode, Paul Balzotti and Peter discuss the foreclosure process, how to find bank foreclosure listings and tips for buying a distressed or foreclosed hom…

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EP: 0011 - Home Staging with Eric & Bre Green 18:11

2+ y ago18:11

18:11

Eric & Bre Green are a top producing Real Estate team and also owners of the Greenhouse Furniture & Home store in downtown Bellingham. Their staging services has been featured on HGTV "Unsellable Houses" for 2 seasons. They are also now the leading staging service in Whatcom County. They share how they got into offering staging, as well as some tip…

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EP: 0010 - Relocating from Seattle to Bellingham with Nicole Tingvall 18:37

3y ago18:37

18:37

Bellingham has seen a surge of people relocating from the Greater Seattle area to Bellingham over the last 2 years. Nicole Tingvall is a Realtor who made that same transition just a few years ago! After growing up and living in Seattle for many years, she made the move to Bellingham in 2018, knowing no one! She started her career in Real Estate in …

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EP: 009 - The Power of VA Loans. Active Military & Veteran Resources w/ The Hoekema Team 22:30

3y ago22:30

22:30

Cherisa & AJ Hoekema are military veterans & and a well-established Real Estate team. They share their story of using the VA loan to both buy their primary residence as well as investment properties with zero down. They also talk about the resources available to active military and veterans in the Pacific Northwest. You can reach them at hoekematea…

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EP: 008 - Affordable Housing with Julia Menkee 23:12

3y ago23:12

23:12

In a hot Real Estate market, the topic of affordable housing has never been more important. Julia Menkee is a veteran Realtor, and also the director of Whatcom Skagit Housing. Whatcom Skagit Housing is a local non-profit funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (through Rural Development) to assist limited-income families in building their own …

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EP 007 - Big Tech, Zillow, iBuyers & The Future of Real Estate with Keith Zackel 19:59

3y ago19:59

19:59

Keith Zackel has been a Realtor for 6+ years and produces our podcast. As a veteran broker and tech enthusiast, he was the right guy to discuss the different ways Zillow, Redfin and other big tech has transformed our industry and continue to force the Real Estate industry to evolve. Keith can be reached at keithzackel@johnlscott.com 1:30 Zillow New…

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