Awesome In Seattle Podcast
by The Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Exchange
The Awesome In Seattle Podcast is hosted by Christian Nossum of The Awesome Nossum Group, a Seattle real estate broker team under Wilson Realty Exchange, Inc. He regularly has co-hosts Shannon Nossum and Joanna Beecher join him. Full episode archive with transcripts: https://awesomenossumgroup.com/podcast
Episodes
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171: Books That Helped Shape Our Real Estate, Investing, and Mindset Journey
Send us Fan Mail What are the best books for real estate agents, investors, and mindset? Christian and Shannon Nossum share the 13 books that shaped their real estate, investing, and mindset journey, in roughly the order they read them. These are their picks and opinions, not a ranking. In this...
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170: What Is a First Look Listing? Seattle Buyers & Sellers Explained
Send us Fan Mail What is a First Look listing, and what does it mean for Seattle home buyers and sellers? Can you tour the home, make an offer, or buy it before it officially becomes Active? In this episode of Awesome in Seattle, Christian Nossum and Joanna Beecher break down NWMLS First Look...
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169: What Does It Really Cost to Sell a House in Seattle? (2026 Net Proceeds Breakdown)
Send us Fan Mail If your neighbor tells you their house sold for a million dollars, that’s almost never what they actually walked away with. In this episode of Awesome in Seattle, Christian Nossum and Joanna Beecher break down what it really costs to sell a house in Washington — and, more...
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168: Form 17 Explained: Washington’s Seller Disclosure for Buyers and Sellers
Send us Fan Mail Every residential real estate transaction in Washington State runs through one document: the Form 17 Seller Disclosure Statement. But most buyers and sellers only see it in passing — and end up either over-disclosing, under-disclosing, or waiving rights they didn’t understand…
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167: Start Here: Podcast Playlists for Buyers & Investors
Send us Fan Mail Not sure where to start with Seattle real estate? In this episode of Awesome in Seattle, Christian Nossum, Joanna Beecher, and Varun Jain explain the education-first approach behind Awesome Nossum Group and share the official starter playlists we recommend for buyers and…
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166: You Closed on Your House. Now What? A New Homeowner Checklist
Send us Fan Mail You got the keys. Now what? In this episode of Awesome in Seattle, Christian Nossum and Joanna Beecher walk through the first things new homeowners should do after closing on a house. Buying a home is a huge milestone, but once the signing is done and the keys are in your hand,...
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165: New Ways Buyers Can Improve Their Credit Score in 2026
Send us Fan Mail Your credit score plays a major role in your home buying journey, but many buyers don't realize there are simple ways to strengthen it before applying for a mortgage. In this episode, Christian Nossum is joined by mortgage expert Dan Keller and agent Joanna Beecher to break down...
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164: What Buyers Need to Know About Buying a DADU
Send us Fan Mail Buying a DADU can open up a path to homeownership that many Seattle buyers may overlook. In this episode, Christian Nossum and Joanna Beecher break down what buyers need to know about purchasing a DADU, including how these homes are structured, why they are often legally set up…
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163: Big Style on a Budget: Designing Flips That Buyers Love
Send us Fan Mail Interior design can have a powerful impact on how a home is experienced and valued in today’s Seattle real estate market. In this episode, Christian Nossum, Shannon Nossum, and guest Fabiola Villanueva Del Busto explore how thoughtful design choices can shape a home’s look, feel,...
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162: How to Analyze a Deal in 10 Minutes (Our Quick Formula)
Send us Fan Mail Analyzing real estate deals is one of the most important skills buyers and investors can build in today’s Seattle market. In this episode, Christian Nossum and Varun Jain break down how to evaluate opportunities, what numbers matter most, and how to think through a property…
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161: Fixer Upper vs Move-In Ready — Which One Actually Makes You More Money?
Send us Fan Mail Choosing between a fixer-upper and a move-in ready home can be one of the biggest decisions buyers face in today’s Seattle real estate market. In this episode, Christian Nossum and Varun Jain break down the pros and cons of each option and what buyers should consider before…
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160: Inside Real Seattle Deals: The Stories Behind the Wins
Send us Fan Mail Client success stories can reveal what really makes a difference in today’s Seattle real estate market. In this episode, Christian Nossum, Joanna Beecher, and Varun Jain share real examples of clients they’ve worked with and the strategies that helped them succeed. They discuss…
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159: Are Investors Buying All the Homes in Seattle? What’s Really Driving the Market
Send us Fan Mail Are investors really taking over the Seattle housing market, or is the reality more nuanced? In this episode, Christian Nossum, Joanna Beecher, and Varun Jain break down the role investors are playing in today’s market and separate fact from fiction. They discuss how much…
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158: Live-In Flips: The Strategy That Could Make You $500K Tax Free
Send us Fan Mail How can a live-in flip turn into a tax-free $500K profit in today’s market? In this episode, Christian and Shannon Nossum are joined by guest Victor Esquivel to break down the live-in flip strategy and how homeowners and investors can leverage primary residence tax advantages to...
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157: The Seattle Deals We're Buying in 2026 (And the One We Walk Away From)
Send us Fan Mail What does a profitable Seattle investment deal actually look like in 2026? In this episode, Christian and Shannon share their current real estate buy box, including price range, neighborhoods they’re targeting, what makes a great DADU lot, and the red flags that can kill a deal....
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156: 2026 Real Estate Predictions: The Great Stall, Seattle Signals & Smart Plays
Send us Fan Mail This week, join our hosts Christian Nossum, Joanna Beecher, and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we look ahead to what’s coming in the 2026 real estate market. We break down key national trends, discuss what buyers, sellers, and investors should be...
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155: 2025 Seattle Real Estate Market Recap
Send us Fan Mail This week, join our hosts Christian Nossum, Joanna Beecher, and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc and special guest Dan Keller of New American Funding as we recap what happened in the 2025 real estate market. We will discuss what happened nationally…
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154: How to Buy and Sell Your Seattle Home at the Same Time (Without Losing Sleep)
Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re breaking down the different strategies for buying and selling a home at the same time. Join our hosts, Christian Nossum of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc. and Dan Keller of New American Funding, as they walk you through various loan options, including...
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153: Buying Property as an Unmarried Couple
Send us Fan Mail Are you thinking about buying before you get married and/or thinking about buying with friends? Then this is the episode for you! Join our hosts Christian Nossum and Joanna Beecher of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we walk you through the steps on how to do this...
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152: From Sellers to Wholesalers: How HB 1081 Changes Washington Real Estate Deals
Send us Fan Mail This week join our hosts Christian Nossum and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we talk about how House Bill 1081 could change wholesaling in Washington State. We will discuss how these changes will affect Washington Real Estate Deals for sellers,...
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151: Down Payments: How to Use Gifts, 401(k)s & More to Buy a Home
Send us Fan Mail This week join our hosts Christian Nossum, Joanna Beecher, and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we explain why buying a home doesn’t require 20% down and we will explain all the different ways you can get your downpayment amount together. We dig into...
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150: How Wealthy Investors Buy Real Estate Without Selling Stocks: The SBLOC Strategy
Send us Fan Mail Join our hosts Christian Nossum and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we talk about a topic Varun is very exited about. On this weeks episode, we are talking about adding Securities-Backed Line of Credit also known as SBLOC to your debt options for…
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149: One Seattle Plan Update - October 2025
Send us Fan Mail This week join our hosts Christian Nossum and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we do a recap of the One Seattle Plan and the multiple phases of the plan. We will discuss what has passed, what are some upcoming changes, and how to take advantage of…
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148: Investing as a Family- How This Couple Created Passive Income and Freedom With Airbnb
Send us Fan Mail This week join our hosts Christian and Shannon Nossum of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we interview Caroline and Mike Neubauer. In just a few short years Caroline and Mike have built a thriving Airbnb business, achieved financial freedom, and launched a podcast...
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147: Seattle Market Update - Mortgage Rates, Market Trends, and One Seattle Update
Send us Fan Mail This week join our hosts Christian Nossum, Joanna Beecher, and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we break down the latest market trends every buyer and seller wants to know. They cover where interest rates stand, what the One Seattle plan could mean…
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146: Flipping Homes to Earn Credit Card Points- How We Travel the World for Free
Send us Fan Mail Not sure what to do with your credit card points? We will let you know how to use them for travel! Join our hosts Christian and Shannon Nossum of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we go over how you can use your credit card to get points flipping houses or making...
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145: New Construction 101- What Every Seattle Homeowner & Investor Needs to Know
Send us Fan Mail Thinking about building a DADU or adding an ADU to your property? Join our hosts Christian Nossum and Varun Jain the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as they walk you through the full new construction journey—from assessing your lot and securing funding to navigating...
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144: Your Agent Matters- How to Find One Who Actually Knows Their Stuff
Send us Fan Mail Not all real estate agents are created equal—and in this episode, join our hosts Christian Nossum and Joanna Beecher of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc break down exactly what to ask when interviewing an agent, whether you're buying, selling, investing, or shopping...
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143: Why You Shouldn’t Be Scared of Bidding Wars
Send us Fan Mail Many buyers shy away from homes they love just because they hear the words “bidding war.” In this episode, join our hosts Christian Nossum, Joanna Beecher, and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we break down why that fear is often misplaced—and how...
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142: Clickbait or Truth? Breaking Down Seattle’s Housing Headlines, plus a One Seattle Plan Update
Send us Fan Mail This week are going to go over the latest real estate news headlines. Join our hosts Christian Nossum, Joanna Beecher, and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc we will discuss everything high mortgage rates and buyer affordability challenges to why the city...
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141: Cracking the Investor Code - Finding Direct-to-Seller Deals with Greg Helbeck
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Awesome in Seattle podcast, real estate investor Greg Helbeck joins our hosts Christian and Shannon Nossum of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc and shares his journey from wholesaling in California to successfully breaking into the competitive...
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140: Trust, Partners & Raising Capital with Leka Devatha
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Awesome in Seattle podcast, real estate investor Leka Devatha joins our hosts Christian and Shannon Nossum of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc, as we interview her and dive into building trust, finding the right partners, and ethically raising...
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139: Flipping 101- Your Top Questions Answered
Send us Fan Mail Are you interested in flipping a house but have questions? Then this is the episode for you! Join our hosts Christian Nossum, Shannon Nossum and Joanna Beecher of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as Joanna interviews Christian and Shannon about Flipping houses. We…
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138: Generational Wealth Strategies Every Real Estate Investor Must Know – With Estate Attorney Julie Martiniello
Send us Fan Mail This week we are talking about estate planning and generational wealth. Join our hosts Christian Nossum and Shannon Nossum of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty as we interview Estate Attorney Julie Martiniello from Dimension Law. We will discuss estate planning and how to...
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137: Seattle Real Estate Shake-Up- Redfin’s Big Move, ADU Data Confusion, and the One Seattle Plan Lawsuit
Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is all about Seattle real estate news - what’s happening now, and what it all means for buyers, sellers, investors, and even renters. Join our hosts Christian Nossum, Shannon Nossum, Joanna Beecher, and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty as we...
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134: Seattle Real Estate 2025- What Buyers Need to Know
Send us Fan Mail Are you planning to buy a house in 2025? If you are, then this episode is for you! Join our hosts Christian Nossum and Joanna Beecher of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty as we breaking down what Seattle home buyer should expect in 2025, including buyer broker services...
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136: 2025 Seattle Real Estate Predictions
Send us Fan Mail It’s the beginning of a new year, which means it’s time for us to release one of our favorite episodes of the year, our predictions for this year! Join our hosts Christian Nossum, and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty and special guest Dan Keller of New...
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135: 2024 Year In Review
Send us Fan Mail This week, we're taking a moment to look back on the Seattle real estate market in 2024. Join our hosts Christian Nossum, Joanna Beecher, and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty and special guest Dan Keller of New American Funding as we recap what happened in...
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133: Self-Managing Rentals Made Simple- Insights with Hemlane’s Dana Dunford
Send us Fan Mail This week we are talking about being a landlord and if you should self-manage your rental properties or higher a property manager. Join our hosts Christian Nossum and Shannon Nossum of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty as we bring in an expert, Dana Dunford, from Hemlane....
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132: Seattle One Plan Unpacked- Big Changes for DADUs & Development
Send us Fan Mail Join our hosts Christian Nossum and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty as we talk about the Seattle One Plan. These changes will change the landscape of the city and look and feel of your neighborhood. Seattle needs more housing and specifically middle…
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131: Navigating Buyer Brokerage Agreements- A Guide for Home Buyers
Send us Fan Mail A critical part of buying a home in the state of Washington is signing a Buyer Brokerage Services Agreement, which is now required by law as of January 2024. Join our hosts Christian Nossum and Joanna Beecher of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty as we explain what the…
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130: The Ultimate Guide to Budget Renovations- Flipper Hacks Revealed
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode we are going to go over our tips for renovating on a budget. Join our hosts Christian Nossum and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty as we talk about how we renovate a flip on a budget. We will cover everything from smart homes, cabinets,...
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129: Dormers, Flips and Permit Tips with Rawley Pappas
Send us Fan Mail This week Join our hosts Christian Nossum and Shannon Nossum of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty as we chat with one of our favorite real estate investors, Rawley Pappas. We will go over how he balances all his projects and flips, how he uses dormers to increase square...
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128: Win Them Over- How to Convince Your Partner to Invest in Real Estate
Send us Fan Mail Do you want to invest in real estate with your Partner but are not sure how to get them on board with you? If this is something you want to do, then this episode is for you! Join our hosts Christian Nossum and Shannon Nossum of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty are we…
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127: Creating Wealth Through Real Estate
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode we are we are going to be reviewing three very profitable investment strategies which are great whether you are a new or a seasoned real estate investor. Join our host Christian Nossum of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty as we welcome our newest member...
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126: Paws & Properties- Home Buying Tips For Pet Owners
Send us Fan Mail Do you own a pet or are you thinking of getting a pet and are also looking to buy a home? Join our hosts Christian Nossum and Joanna Beecher of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty as we talk about all things pets and home buying. We will help you understand what you should...
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125: Everything You Need To Know Before Buying A Condo - New Rules Change The Condo Market
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode we are going go over some major changes in condo lending regulations, the effects this will have on condo buyers, and educate you on what every condo buyers should do before making an offer on any condo moving forward. Join our hosts Christian Nossum and Joanna...
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124: Unlocking Wealth- Bronson Hill's Insights From His Latest Book 'Rich Brain'
Send us Fan Mail Do you want to change your financial situation but are not sure where to start? Then this week’s episode is for you, join our hosts Christian Nossum and Shannon Nossum of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty as we chat with our special guest Bronson Hill. We will discuss how...
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123: Deciding Between Rent And A Mortgage- How Much House Can You Afford?
Send us Fan Mail We work with a lot of first-time homebuyers and we get a lot of questions like, “can I afford to buy a house right now” and “what kind of property can I afford”. So today, we are doing an episode for all the homebuyers out there! Join our hosts Christian Nossum and Joanna Beecher...
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122: Mastering DADU Development- An Interview With Condo Expert Katy Sweeden
Send us Fan Mail This week Join our hosts Christian Nossum and Shannon Nossum of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty as we chat with Katy Sweeden, an attorney here in Seattle who is an expert on condos. We are excited to pick Katy’s brain about creating condos for DADU’s which she’s done…
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The Awesome In Seattle Podcast is hosted by Christian Nossum of The Awesome Nossum Group, a Seattle real estate broker team under Wilson Realty Exchange, Inc. He regularly has co-hosts Shannon Nossum and Joanna Beecher join him. Full episode archive with transcripts: https://awesomenossumgroup.com/podcast
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