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"Bellingham Real Estate 411" is your go-to podcast for everything related to real estate throughout Whatcom County, Washington. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, we dive into the local market trends, the latest property developments, and community insights that shape the area's housing landscape. Tune in for expert interviews, tips on navigating the local real estate market, and a deep dive into zoning changes, sustainable living, and neighborhood spotlights. From Bellingham's ur ...
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Get In Real about Real Estate with Howard Chung and Paul Balzotti
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Success strategies for local Realtors in the Pacific Northwest. Howard Chung is the VP of John L. Scott Real Estate Affiliates and owner of GreenOceanTV. Paul Balzotti is the owner of John L Scott Real Estate in Bellingham and co-owner of John L Scott Real Estate in Anacortes. Hosted from the Anacortes John L. Scott office, they discuss strategies for Realtors to have consistent success and live life as a contribution.
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First Time Home Buyer Guide for Bellingham and Washington State
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Join us on a comprehensive journey into first-time homeownership in Washington! In this episode, we dive into everything a new buyer needs to know—from understanding the competitive housing market to taking advantage of programs offered by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. We'll cover budgeting tips, navigating mortgage options, down…
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Bellingham Real Estate Insights & Trends - September 2024
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In this podcast, we break down the recent report on the Redfin website, which provides a comprehensive overview of the Bellingham housing market, focusing on current trends, recent sales, school ratings, and environmental factors. It includes data on median sale prices, days on market, sale-to-list ratios, and migration patterns. Redfin also offers…
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The Impact of Falling Interest Rates on the Bellingham Housing Market
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In this episode, we discuss falling interest rates and how they are impacting the housing market in Bellingham, Washington. The discussion begins by explaining interest rates—the cost of borrowing money. When interest rates are low, it becomes more affordable for people to take out loans, especially mortgages. This has led to a 15% surge in home sa…
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Downtown Dilemma: Unraveling Bellingham's Commercial Real Estate Trends
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Welcome to this episode of Bellingham Real Estate 411 where we explore Bellingham's commercial real estate trends for Q3 2024. If you're considering opening a business in Bellingham or just curious about the local economy, you're in the right place! We unpack the latest report, which reveals declining vacancy rates across the city, suggesting growt…
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EP: 0012 Bow Edison Washington Community Spotlight with Shalyce Pocock
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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
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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: 0010 How to have success in year 1 of your Real Estate career with Betsy Anorbe
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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
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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: 008 Oak Harbor Washington Community Spotlight with Teresa Griffith
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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: 007 National Real Estate Lawsuits & New Buyer Agency Requirements
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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: 006 Real Estate in Stanwood, Camano & Whidbey Island with Jeff Smith.
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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: 005 Insights into moving to Anacortes Washington with Lisa Strandberg.
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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: 004 New ADU laws for Washington state with Anacortes Realtor Bert Clay
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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: 003 Unleash the Power of AI in Real Estate. Get in Real with Howard Chung and Paul Balzotti of John L. Scott Real Estate
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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: 002 CRM -John L Scott Real Estate Client Relationship Management tools with Howard Chung and Paul Balzotti
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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
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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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