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Open House with Team Reba
by Reba Haas, Eric Aasness
You 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
It'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...
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Episode #288- Local Housing Market this 2023 (and More!)
As 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...
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Episode #287- Demystifying Veteran Administration Loans
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Episode #286- Mortgages,Home Appreciation and More!- 2023 Forecast
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Episode #285- What to Know About Condos with Rebekah Baze
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Episode #284- Your Home Away From Home
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Episode #281-Homebuyer Class Nuggets in Case you Missed it!
Did 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…
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Episode #280- See the Future through Trends and Experience
We 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…
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Episode #279
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Episode #278
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Episode #277
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Episode #275-Network with your Local Chamber
Most 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…
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Episode #274
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Episode #273-New Construction or New Headache?
Getting 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...
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Episode #272-Buy, Sell or Freeze
Join 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
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Episode #271- Don’t Fear the Headlines
Why 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…
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Episode #270 - Claiming Your Castle in Newcastle
If 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: ·...
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Episode #269 – As the Market Turns
Melodramatic 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...
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Episode #268 - Opportunity Finally Knocks for Buyers!
After 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…
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Episode #267 - What’s a Market to Do?
It’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...
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Episode #266 – Hebe Heebie Jeebies and Landscape Design with Guest Michael Muro
Springtime 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...
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Episode #265 - Are There ANY Affordable Homes?!
With 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...
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Episode #264 – A Behind the Scenes Look at Home Closing with Susan Berry of Des Moines Escrow
Closing 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...
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Episode #263 - Hay Fever in the Housing Market with Randy Banneker of Banneker Public Affairs
Years 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…
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Episode #262 - Getting to Net Zero with Guest Pam Burton of the NW Green Home Tour.
From 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...
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Episode #261 – Making Your Small Business Sparkle
It’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…
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Episode #260 – Tied Up in Supply Chains and Drowning in Realtors
The 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...
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Episode #259 – Tough Rates and Terrible Agents
Buying 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…
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Episode #258 – Stopping Senior Abuse with Attorney, Page Ulrey
Senior 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…
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Episode #257 – Digging into Mysteries with Guest, Novelist Leslie Hall
What 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...
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Episode #256 - PMI is a Good Thing with Guest Sharon Knowles of Arch MI
On 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...
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Episode #255 - House Prices Soaring? Better Fly like a Frog! - with Guest: Author, Doug Warren
The 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...
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Episode #254: In Search of the Perfect Home with Guest, Lisa Lotus
No 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,...
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Episode #253 - Sweeten Your Space with Interior Designer, Wendy Fisher
Looking 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...
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Episode #252 - Confidence is Key!
If 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...
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Episode #251 - Of Birthdays and Bulkheads
What 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…
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Episode #250 – Get in the Real Estate Race!
What 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...
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Episode #249 - The Equity Show - How to Get Off Your Assets and Move Up
What are you doing with the equity you’re sitting on? Unfortunately, some folks have no equity to sit on because their clueless ‘Uncle Joe’ told them to wait for prices to drop, but that won’t be happening. On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric examine the wide variety of changes to the...
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Episode #248 - Selling Investment Property? Better Exchange it!
Buying investment property is a smart idea. Selling investment property… maybe not so much UNLESS you do a 1031 tax deferred exchange. On this episode of Open House with Team Reba, Reba and Eric are joined once again by Phil David of Benash Real Property Exchange to talk about 1031 Property...
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#247 Love Letters and Winning Offers
Real estate love letters can cause a lot of pain – much like the ones drunk-texted to an old flame. On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric examine the processes involved in making winning offers, and particularly, the role these letters may play in the process. You’ll come away from the...
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#246 - Predictions for 2022
Every new year brings new opportunities for assessment and adjustment - chances to take advantage of promising developments, or to dodge the prospects for an ugly turn. It all depends upon how loudly the winds of change will howl. In this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric take a look both at...
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#245 - Lending and Real Estate CSI
Every home is a tome, and every borrower a tale. Unfortunately, cookie-cutter realtors and lenders make no distinction between a book of nursery stories and a volume of Stephen King terror. The consequences are horror-story fodder. On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric explain why real...
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#244 - No More Waiting!
Too many folks believe that once forbearance goes way, resulting foreclosures will bring down house prices, but it’s just not the case. On this broadcast of Open House, Reba and Eric go through the factors that make this very unlikely. Now is the best time to get financed for the home you’ve been...
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#243 - New Things Coming to the World of Credit with Mike Olden of ARC
Too many people assume a few late payments may have sabotaged their credit score, making home ownership an impossibility. It’s just not so. On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric have Mike Olden back with American Reporting Company to go through some important changes that are increasing…
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#242 - Talking Turkey
Gas and food prices keep cranking upwards with the threat of inflation on the horizon (like the threat of a bellyache post-Thanksgiving feast)… but there’s still plenty to give thanks for and to be thankful to be aware of. Hear about it here! On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric give you...
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#241 - Organizing Your Life with Guest Rachel Smith of Neat Method
Clutter is the bane of successful living, but so many of us don’t have a clue about what it takes to get organized. On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric welcome Rachel Smith of Neat Method, to offer some helpful tips for reclaiming space and restoring a sense of organization to your…
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#239 – Winterizing and Home Safety with Guest Gail Welfringer of First Mark Insurance
On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric welcome back Gail Welfringer with First Mark Insurance in a discussion covering winterization safety checks for your home. These tips could save you anywhere from rain buckets of cash, to your very life. Tune in and get answers to questions like: What…
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How many episodes does Open House with Team Reba have?
Open House with Team Reba currently has 288 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Open House with Team Reba about?
You can expect this show to be educational, informative and, on occasion, a bit ridiculous but it will never be boring.
How often does Open House with Team Reba release new episodes?
Open House with Team Reba publishes regularly with 288 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
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Who hosts Open House with Team Reba?
Open House with Team Reba is created and hosted by Reba Haas, Eric Aasness.
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