You're Buying A Home With Silas Lindenstein
by Silas Lindenstein
You're Buying A Home With Silas Lindenstein is a podcast dedicated to helping people buy a home by educating them on the home buying process. Each episode focuses on one aspect of the home buying process or tells a story that will help home buyers make more informed decisions. Hosted by Silas Lindenstein, real estate agent for Boutique Brokerage in the Seattle, WA area.
Episodes
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60: How Do You Know If A Home Is Overpriced?
Is that house really overpriced, or is it just overpriced for you? How do you know what a home is actually worth? In this episode, Silas breaks down how real estate agents determine home prices, why some sellers refuse to budge, and how one buyer overpaying can impact an entire neighborhood.…
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59: Should You Rent or Buy In Your 30s?
There isn’t one right answer—and it’s not just about whether you can qualify for a mortgage. In this episode, Silas breaks down the rent-vs.-buy decision from a different angle: What kind of life do you actually want to live? He talks about comparing rent to a potential mortgage, buying with...
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58: Is It A Bad Time To Buy A Home?
Is now a bad time to buy a home? With higher interest rates and home prices still elevated, it’s an understandable question — but the answer may have less to do with the market and more to do with what’s happening in your own life. In this episode, Silas breaks down how to think about whether...
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57: Do Starter Homes Still Exist?
What happened to starter homes? For decades, the idea was simple: buy a modest first home, build equity, and eventually move up. But today, many buyers feel like starter homes have disappeared entirely. In this episode, Silas Lindenstein takes a closer look at the concept of the starter home and...
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56: What You’re Actually Allowed to Worry About When Buying a Home
Buying a home can turn your brain into a 2 a.m. anxiety machine. Paint colors. Cracks in the wall. “Is this place secretly haunted?” In this episode, Silas breaks down what you’re actually allowed to worry about when buying a home, and what’s just noise. Not to eliminate fear, but to aim it...
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55: What Staging Doesn't Want You To See
Staging is meant to help you imagine living in a home — but sometimes it’s also meant to distract you. In this episode, Silas walks buyers through the most common staging tricks agents and stagers use, from mystery plants and strategic rugs to fake TVs and suspiciously empty rooms. This isn’t…
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54: Episode #54: Would You Really Want a 50-Year Mortgage?
In this episode of You’re Buying a Home with Silas Lindenstein, I break down the buzz around 50-year mortgages and whether they actually make homeownership more affordable — or just more expensive over time. We talk about how longer mortgages lower your monthly payment, why that can be…
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53: Real Life Homebuying Experience W/guest Janet Cole Hamilton
For this episode, I had my good friend Janet Cole Hamilton come on to talk about her real-life experience as a homebuyer over the last few decades. Get some insights from a buyer's perspective on how her needs changed over the years and what she wishes she had looked out for.
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52: Episode #52 - House Hacking With Guest Kyle Hendricks
On this episode, Silas talks to Kyle Hendricks from Movement Mortgage to discuss the art of House Hacking.
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51: Episode #51 - What To Know About Being The First Offer
This week, Silas talks about the pros and cons of being the first buyer to submit an offer on a house. There are pros and cons.
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50: Episode #50: Patience In Homebuying
Examining using patience to make the best decisions when buying a home.
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49: The Buyer's Brokerage Agreement. What is and why you need it?
Today, Silas Lindenstein from Boutique Brokerage goes over the Buyer Brokerage agreement. A little contract becoming more and more required all over the country.
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47: #47: Interview With A Plumber - What To Watch Out For
Interview with Richard Hart of Hart Services, a plumbing and electrical company. He shares with Silas what to look for in a plumbing inspection.
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46: Episode #46: 6 Tips To Track Home Maintenance
Today, Silas Lindenstein covers six different ways to track home maintenance once you actually own the home.
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45: Episode #45: 3 Mistakes Buyers Are Making Right Now
Three mistakes buyers are making right now. Brought to you by Silas Lindenstein of Boutique Brokerage in the greater Seattle area.
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44: Episode 44: 7 Cases Of Home Buying Regrets
This week, Silas Lindenstein of Boutique Brokerage goes over seven different regrets buyers have of homes they purchase. Silas is a real estate agent in the Seattle, WA area.
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43: Episode #43: Ten Things You Need To Know The Age Of Before You Buy
This week Silas discusses things in and around the home you should know the age of when your buying a home. Know some of the items you might need to replace once you are into a home. Brought to you by Silas Lindenstein of Boutique Brokerage in Seattle, WA
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42: Episode #42: What Can Go Wrong At Closing
On this episode, SIlas goes over 13 different situations that can cause delays or problems with closing. SIlas Lindenstein is a real estate agent in the Seattle, WA area with Boutique Brokerage.
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41: Episode #41 : Touring Homes - What To Bring & What Questions To Ask
In this episode Silas discusses the act of touring homes, what you should bring and what questions to ask. Lindenstein, Real Estate Agent with Boutique Brokerage in the Seattle, Washington area.
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40: Episode #40: 10 Red Flags To Watch For When Buying A House
This episode covers ten red flags you should look for while you are home shopping. Hosted by Silas Lindenstein of Boutique Brokerage in Seattle, WA.
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39: Episode #39: 9 Things You Worry About But Shouldn't Stop You From Buying A Home
This week's episode Silas Lindenstein discusses 9 common things buyers worry about that come up on inspections that shouldn't stop you from buying.
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38: Episode #38: Is This A Housing Market Dip I See Before Me?
This episode we discuss the apparent dip that is happening in the market right now, how it will affect us, and what strategies we implement because of it.
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37: Episode #37: Buying A Home You've Never Seen - Tips & Tricks
Today's episode is all about buying a home you've never seen or buying remotely. Tips & Tricks. Seattle Real Estate Agent Silas Lindenstein of Boutique Brokerages goes over his ideas on how to buy a home when you can't be there in person.
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36: Episode #36: The Appraisal Gap. What Is It? And How You Can Use It To Win The Next Home.
The Appraisal Gap. This little addendum has been helping people all over the nation win homes. Silas gives you effective uses of it in this episode. Hosted by Silas Lindenstein with Boutique Brokerage in Seattle, WA.
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35: Episode #35: Yes, The Market Is Crazy, And Here Are 10 Reasons You Should Buy Anyway
The market is the toughest it has ever been for buyers, but you should still buy anyway. Here are 10 reasons why, from Real Estate Agent Silas Lindenstein of Boutique Brokerage in Seattle.
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34: Episode #34: 10 Myths Keeping You From Buying A Home
This week, Silas Lindenstein covers 10 myths that are keeping you from buying a home. He goes over popular myths people have heard the keep them from trying to be home owners and debunkes them one by one. Silas is a real estate agent with Boutique Brokerage in Seattle, WA. If you need an agent...
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33: Episode #33: 5 Ways Buying With Emotion Can Cost You Money
This week, Silas discusses buying with emotion. How buying emotional home buying can cost you money and get you the wrong house. He covers 5 different scenarios where this happens and gives you the tools and the proper mindset to combat this problem. Silas Lindenstein is a licensed real estate...
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32: Episode #32: 21 Things To Know Before You Buy
This week's episode focuses on twenty-one things you should know before buying a home. Silas Lindenstein, Skyline Properties real estate agent in the Seattle, WA area breaks these down for you.
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31: Episode #31: Foreclosures and Short Sales: What Are They And Can You Save Money?
This week, Silas Lindenstein, Skyline Properties real estate agent, goes over foreclosures and short sales. What are they and will they save you money?
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30: Episode #30 - Rehab Loans - Demystifying This Awesome Loan
This week, Silas Lindenstein, real estate agent in Seattle, WA demystifies rehab loans along with his special guest, Amy VanBuren, Mortgage Loan Officer with Movement Mortgage.
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29: Episode 29: Does Loan Type Matter? The Myths vs The Realities
On this week's episode, Real Estate Agent Silas Lindenstein with Skyline Properties discusses the different types of loans, the myths and the realities.
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28: Episode #28: Building Your Home Buying Team
This week's episode focuses on building your home buying team. What you should be looking for in an agent, lender, and home inspector.
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27: Episode #27: 11 Lessons Home Buyers Need To Know
This week's episode looks at 11 lessons home buyers need to know before they purchase. Things that help us make more informed decisions when buying and ultimately save us money or stress. Silas Lindenstein is a real estate agent with Skyline Property in the Pacific Northwest.
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26: Episode #26: Why NOW is the perfect time for first-time home buyers
This week's episode is about why NOW is the perfect time for first-time home buyers to buy a home.
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25: Episode #25: 5 Ways For Buyers To Win In Multiple Offers
This week, Silas Lindenstein, Skyline Properties Real Estate Agent, discusses 5 things buyers can do to win in a multiple offer situation.
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24: Episode #24: 4 Things You Need To Do Before Picking That Home
4 Things you need to do before you pick that home. Silas Lindenstein, Seattle based real estate agent with Skyline Properties discusses these topics he's learned as both a buyer and an agent.
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23: Episode #23: How to Save Money As A Buyer In This Economy
This week's episode is about how buyer's can leverage an uncertain economy and buying climate to save money on their home purchase. Silas Lindenstein is a real estate agent with Skyline Properties in Seattle, WA.
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22: Episode #22: Go Ahead Or Wait? Buying While The Economy Is Uncertain
This week's episode talks about whether you should buy or wait to buy during an uncertain economy. Silas Lindenstein, Skyline Properties Real Estate Agent, is located in the Seattle, Washington area so he is in the heart of all the events hitting the USA right now.
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21: Episode #21: The 10 Commandments of Home Buying
This episode discusses the "Ten Commandments of Home Buying". Rules to keep the home buying process smooth once you've been pre-approved. Hosted by Silas Lindenstein of Skyline Properties in Seattle, WA.
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20: Episode #20: When Is Buying A Condo Or Townhouse A Good Idea?
On this week's episode, Seattle Real Estate Agent Silas Lindenstein talks about when buying a condo or a townhouse is a good idea. Whether you are looking for a single family home or a condo/townhouse lifestyle, there are points made here that are worth considering.
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19: Episode 19: The Listing Price. Is That What The House Is Worth?
On today's episode of You're Buying A Home, Seattle Real Estate Agent Silas Lindenstein (Skyline Properties) discusses the listing price of a home. Does the listing price tell you how much the house is worth? Should you offer more or less? Listen up to find out!
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18: Episode 18: Facing The Fears Of Home Buying
On today's episode, Silas LIndenstein, Skyline Properties real estate agent, discusses the fears of home buying. He shares fears expressed to him by other home buyers have had and addresses each one.
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17: Episode #17: New Construction
Today's episode is all about new construction. For this episode Silas invites on his good friend and Florida Real Estate Agent Carl Mataushek via Skype to discuss his extensive New Construction experience. Today's episode is brought to you by Silas Lindenstein at Skyliine Properties in the…
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16: Episode #16: HOAs - The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
Today, Silas Lindenstein, Seattle Area Real Estate Agent, talks HOAs. He discusses their pros, their cons.....really, it's the good, the bad, and the ugly about HOAs, for condos and communities.
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15: Episode #15: Creative Ways To Raise Money For Down Payments & Closing Costs
Today, Silas Lindenstein, Seattle Area Real Estate Agent, talks about some creative ways to raise money for closing costs and your down payment.
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14: Episode #14: Interest Rates. How A Small Percent Change Can Save or Cost You Money
Silas Lindenstein, Seattle area real estate agent with Skyline Properties discusses how interest rates affect your buying power when purchasing a home. One small percent increase or decrease can have a huge affect on your ability to buy.
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13: Episode #13: How A Holiday Weekend Can Save Buyers Money
Today Silas Lindenstein, Real Estate Broker with Skyline Properties in Seattle, talks about how buying a home on a holiday weekend can save you thousands of dollars.
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12: Episode #12: The Escalation Clause - How Can It Help You Win The Home And Save Money
On today's episode we talk all about The Escalation Clause. A clause in your home offer that allows you to automatically offer more money if someone comes in at the same price. Learn how it can win you that home and save you money.
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11: Episode #11: What Is The Best Time of Year To Buy?
In Episode #11 of Your Buying A Home With Silas Lindenstein, Seattle Area Real Estate Agent Silas Lindenstein discusses what the best time of year is to purchase a home. Can picking a certain time of year save or cost you money?
About this show
You're Buying A Home With Silas Lindenstein is a podcast dedicated to helping people buy a home by educating them on the home buying process. Each episode focuses on one aspect of the home buying process or tells a story that will help home buyers make more informed decisions. Hosted by Silas Lindenstein, real estate agent for Boutique Brokerage in the Seattle, WA area.
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