Finding an $18K Diamond in the Rough (featuring Matt Guy)

Episode 82 of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, hosted by Take Kurosawa, titled "Finding an $18K Diamond in the Rough (featuring Matt Guy)" was published on May 30, 2025 and runs 30 minutes.

May 30, 2025 ·30m · Buying a House in Japan

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Summary

When it comes to Akiya, many look for a diamond in the rough—and Matt Guy's new home proves they exist. In this episode, Matt discusses how he found his property, the shifting market in Myoko, and the key things that must align for you to secure your dream home. 00:09 Introduction 02:14 Why Myoko? 03:10 Myoko snow: Like no other 04:44 Soon-to-be neighbors! 06:45 The shifting market in Myoko 08:07 Restaurants in Myoko 10:40 How locals feel 12:19 Matt's new property 13:35 Snowy Japan: A foreigner's bubble 16:36 Matt's property: Price & condition 21:21 Finding the property 26:01 Advice for buying in Myoko Check out Matt's new property: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSYRyN89erw

Episode Description

00:09 Introduction

02:14 Why Myoko?

03:10 Myoko snow: Like no other

04:44 Soon-to-be neighbors!

06:45 The shifting market in Myoko

08:07 Restaurants in Myoko

10:40 How locals feel

12:19 Matt's new property

13:35 Snowy Japan: A foreigner's bubble

16:36 Matt's property: Price & condition

21:21 Finding the property

26:01 Advice for buying in Myoko

Check out Matt's new property: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSYRyN89erw

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