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What Generates the Rate You Pay on Home & Auto Insurance, Should You Rollover Your Old Employer Retirement Account, & Rental Laws & Things on the Horizon, Episode 204

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Money Chat: Low Appraisals & A Possible Solution Listen to The Money Chat

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John Kotalik is the owner of a Farmers Insurance Agency in Downtown Redmond working to make sure that the autos, homes and lives for the average consumer are adequately protected. John is a big advocate for protecting his clients using the tool of adding an umbrella to get coverages up to a level where they protect the average consumer in the Seattle area. John has over 30 years of extensive business and insurance experience in the Puget Sound area that he brings to bare in advising customers. In The Money Hour segment today John talks about what generates the rate you pay on your home and auto insurance.  Listen to John’s segment.

Tony Sablan is a Wealth Adviser with New York Life. He is also the Founder of Ultimate Wealth Strategies based in Bellevue, WA. Tony also works with individuals, families, and business owners to identify what motivates them, what keeps them up at night and then focuses on financial solutions that can help make their goals a reality. He not only relies on his own knowledge and experience, but also on the expertise of his team of specialists. His mission is to develop enduring relationships with clients by providing expert guidance pertaining to life insurance strategies, investments, and upgrading people’s financial plans.  In The Money Hour segment today, Tony talks about whether or not you should rollover your old employer retirement account.  Listen to Tony’s segment.

Melissa Masterleo is a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Bain specializing in residential property manager with Coldwell Banker Bain in the Greater Seattle area. She and her family relocated to the beautiful Seattle area in 2004 from Australia. Melissa has a strong belief in community involvement. She has served on non-profit boards, in Ohio, Tasmania and Washington. Her focus has been on children’s issues and sexual assault prevention. Currently, she is on the Teens and Public Service Board. Melissa has an incredible work ethic and her success speaks volumes about her integrity and commitment to her clients and co-workers.  In The Money Hour segment today, Melissa discusses the rental laws and things on the horizon.  Listen to Melissa’s segment.

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What to do After the April Filing Date for Your Tax Return, Today’s Real Estate Market, & Flipping Homes, Episode 203

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Money Chat: Seattle Employment – The Effect on Real Estate Prices Listen to The Money Chat

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Gregory Nunn is the Founder and Principal of Nunn Better Tax Resolution in Redmond, Washington; the first firm of Tax Resolution Specialists in Washington State. He is a licensed CPA with 30 years in the industry and his passion is helping people that find themselves in the labyrinth of the bureaucracy of the IRS due to failing to file tax returns and/or not paying what the IRS claims they owe. He represents these troubled taxpayers vigorously before the IRS. His practice also provides tax preparation and tax planning for the individual and business. In The Money Hour segment today Greg discusses what to do after the April filing date for your taxes.  Listen to Greg’s segment.

Francine Schneider with RE/MAX Integrity has over 17 years’ experience in the industry with a background of a Master in Educational Technology and a bachelor in Linguistic.  She successfully got these degrees between her main careers in interior design and real estate. A few of Francine’s designations are Certified Luxury Home Marketing, New Construction Specialist, Certification in Negotiation and Senior Real Estate Specialist.  When people ask Francine what she does, her response is, “I sell my time and knowledge and help my clients buy and sell properties. I teach them the process and complex transactions of real estate.”  In The Money Hour segment today, Francine discusses today’s real estate market.  Listen to Francine’s segment.

Vivian Peterson and Debbie Jaeger are a team with Windermere RE/Shoreline.  What Vivian loves most about the business is helping people bring fulfillment to their lives.  She is a Seattle native with over 20 years of service experience.  Her love for the Seattle community is what led her to Windermere Real Estate where she has helped people find homes they love as well as sell their home with her staging skills.  Debbie is a Western Washington native and has been involved in the various aspects of real estate for more than 32 years. She has investment properties that she manages, flipped houses at various times over the last 10 years including buying some of those at the live auctions.  Premier Associate Broker with Windermere and works with both buyers and sellers.  In The Money Hour segment today, Vivian and Debbie talk about flipping homes in the Seattle market.  Listen to their segment.

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Credit Repair & How to Select a Winning Agent for Your Needs, Episode 202

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Money Chat: Economic News In Initial Job Claims Listen to The Money Chat

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Alan Parker with 360 Credit Consulting is a certified credit consultant that has been in the business for 5 years. Professionally, he has a customer service background so putting his clients first comes naturally! Alan has worked in the hospitality and retail industries before getting involved in the credit world. He understands that credit is a complicated subject and his goal is to make clarity out of every confusing credit situation! Alan takes pride in being able to help his clients get on the right path financially.  In The Money Hour segment today, Alan discusses credit and common credit reporting errors. Listen to Alan’s segment.

Elisa Skoglund and Keri Dutton are a team with Keller Williams Realty Bellevue.  Elisa has over 10 years’ experience in both real estate sale as well as property management. She prides herself on listening carefully to what her clients really need, so that she then can guide them towards the home that will truly suit them.  Keri is originally from Georgia and has been in the Real Estate industry for over 16 years.  She has spent many years working in Single Family Property Management and really enjoys working as a Realtor connecting buyers and sellers.  In The Money Hour segment today, Elisa and Keri give us a market update and tips on how to select a winning agent for your needs.  Listen to their segment.

Scott Schaaf is the President with SW Group Credit Repair.  He is a nationally recognized credit expert who works with the leading banks in the nation to help people be able to get approved for mortgages and other loans.  In The Money Hour segment today, Scott helps us understand credit.  Listen to Scott’s segment.

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In need of Mortgage advice? Contact Tina at Tina Mitchell Team.

How To Do Real Estate in a Super Charged Seller’s Market, Benefits of Having an Independent Insurance Agent, & Why Small Businesses Need a Professional Bookkeeper, Episode 201

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Money Chat: Fannie Mae Announcement Listen to The Money Chat

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Joe Kiser and Jason Fox work together as a team at John L Scott real estate.  They specialize in residential real estate in the Puget Sound area.  Joe has been a licensed real estate producer for many years and a perennial John L Scott production award winner. He was born and raised in the Edmonds area and loves to ride his Harley.  Jason has over 10 years’ experience with real estate marketing and pulls out all the stops when marketing a home. He was born and raised in Everett and loves spending time with his 3 children.  In The Money Hour segment today, Joe and Jason give tips on how to do real estate business in a super charged seller’s market. Listen to their segment.

Mason Maki with Pacific Northwest Insurance has been in the insurance industry for nearly 5 years assisting people from all walks of life. He specializes in helping his clients identify their insurance needs and provide them with the right coverage to best fit their situation. Mason believes that honest, transparent communication is the key to providing his clients the smoothest possible experience. He has a passion for helping people and strives to be the most useful that he can to others. In The Money Hour segment today, Mason discusses the benefits of having an independent insurance agent.  Listen to Mason’s segment.

Dennis Graves with Newcastle Accounting & Bookkeeping, LLC has been providing professional accounting and bookkeeping services to small businesses since 2007. His focus is to manage and maintain all the essential accounting functions that are necessary to keep your small business running smoothly.  Dennis is also a professor of Financial & Managerial Accounting at South Seattle College and a professor at Northwest University, teaching Accounting classes within the College of Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS) and the MBA program.  In The Money Hour segment today, Dennis talks about why small businesses need a professional bookkeeper.  Listen to Dennis’ segment.

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Listen each Saturday at 3pm (rebroadcast Sunday at 8am) on 1150 AM KKNW for inside information, insight and advice from local mortgage and finance expert Tina Mitchell. 
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In need of Mortgage advice? Contact Tina at Tina Mitchell Team.

What to Do If You Owe The IRS Money, Today’s Real Estate Market, & Strategies to Get Top Dollar in Today’s Crazy Real Estate Market, Episode 200

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Tina’s special segment this week:

Money Chat: Reverse Mortgages Listen to The Money Chat

Joining Tina in the studio this week:

Gregory Nunn is the Founder and Principal of Nunn Better Tax Resolution in Redmond, Washington; the first firm of Tax Resolution Specialists in Washington State. He is a licensed CPA with 30 years in the industry and his passion is helping people that find themselves in the labyrinth of the bureaucracy of the IRS due to failing to file tax returns and/or not paying what the IRS claims they owe. He represents these troubled taxpayers vigorously before the IRS. His practice also provides tax preparation and tax planning for the individual and business. In The Money Hour segment today Greg discusses what to do if you owe the IRS money.  Listen to Greg’s segment.

Rosemary West and Maja Butler are a dynamic team with Sotheby’s International Realty. Rosemary attributes her success to her extensive marketing and sales experience, advertising, and public relations that have formed the foundation of her large local network, thriving on repeat and referral business throughout the years.  Maja specializes in the Eastside luxury market and brings a wealth of knowledge and insights from her experience as a single-family home builder, designer/stager, offering her buyers and sellers the unique advantage when purchasing or selling a home in today’s dynamic marketplace.  In The Money Hour segment today, Rosemary and Maja discuss our local real estate market. Listen to their segment.

Jamie Flaxman with Coldwell Banker Bain is a realtor with 30 years’ experience in real estate sales, non-profit management, marketing, social network, and customer service.  Jaime is active with numerous community organizations, including Children’s Hospital and FamilyWorks Family Resource Center & Food Bank. Prior to becoming a real estate broker, she was in non-profit management, including with Wallingford Boys & Girls Club, Seattle Youth Involvement Network, Hilltop Children’s Center, and Big Sisters of King County. Jamie also worked as a consultant with a host of other non-profits, primarily focused on the well-being of children, families, and women in our community. In The Money Hour segment today, Jamie talks about strategies to get top dollar in this crazy real estate market.  Listen to Jamie’s segment.

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Listen each Saturday at 3pm (rebroadcast Sunday at 8am) on 1150 AM KKNW for inside information, insight and advice from local mortgage and finance expert Tina Mitchell. 
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In need of Mortgage advice? Contact Tina at Tina Mitchell Team.

Slabjacking, Clearing Out a Home After a Senior Move or Death, & Getting Your Offer Accepted in Today’s Real Estate Market, Episode 199

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Money Chat: Biggest Mortgage Rate Drop of the Year Listen to The Money Chat

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Patrick Hayes a Senior Officer and Shannon Dodge the President of Superior Slabjacking have been business partners for over 20 years.  They started Superior Slabjacking back in 2004 after selling out 1800-800-lens.  Together they share information about Slabjacking and how it can benefit their peers.  In The Money Hour segment today, Patrick talks about Slabjacking. Listen to Patrick’s segment.

Laurie Lamoureux is the Founder and Chief Box Opener of Seamless Moves, a residential move management company headquartered in Bellevue, WA and has been in business for over 9 years.  Laurie is a self-proclaimed “organizing geek” who learned about moving, unpacking and organizing while relocating her family several times with the U.S. Navy.  That background gave her the idea of starting a move management company to help busy people with moving-related tasks.  In The Money Hour segment today, Laurie talks about helping families clear out a home after a senior move or death. Listen to Laurie’s segment.

Cindy Peschel-Hull with Coldwell Banker Bain has been a Real Estate Broker for over 14 years.  Cindy specializes as a Corporate Executive Relocation Specialist, Accredited Luxury Home Specialist, Accredited Buyer Representative, Accredited Seller Representative and a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES).  In The Money Hour segment today, Cindy discusses getting your offer accepted in today’s Real Estate market.  Listen to Cindy’s segment.

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Listen each Saturday at 3pm (rebroadcast Sunday at 8am) on 1150 AM KKNW for inside information, insight and advice from local mortgage and finance expert Tina Mitchell. 
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In need of Mortgage advice? Contact Tina at Tina Mitchell Team.

Market Cycles & Volatility, Think Before You Sue, & Home Inpection, Episode 198

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Tina’s special segment this week:

Money Chat: Zero Down Loans Listen to The Money Chat

Joining Tina in the studio this week:

Tony Sablan is a Wealth Adviser with New York Life. He is also the Founder of Ultimate Wealth Strategies based in Bellevue, WA. Tony also works with individuals, families, and business owners to identify what motivates them, what keeps them up at night and then focuses on financial solutions that can help make their goals a reality. He not only relies on his own knowledge and experience, but also on the expertise of his team of specialists. His mission is to develop enduring relationships with clients by providing expert guidance pertaining to life insurance strategies, investments, and upgrading people’s financial plans.  In The Money Hour segment today, Tony talks about Market Cycles and Volatility.  Listen to Tony’s segment.

Vincent Humphrey is an Attorney at Humphrey & Associates PLLC which focuses on Family Law, Real Estate, and Civil litigation. His passion is in bringing justice and clarity to those in need. His experiences allow him to work well in many different situations, and his service first mentality allows him to break past the toughest scenarios.  Vincent holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Idaho College of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington. He has advised executives from fortune 100 companies as well as the working man/woman at the local grocery store. In The Money Hour segment today, Vincent talks about how we should think before suing. Listen to Vincent’s segment.

Andy with Active Home Inspections, LLC grew up in the contracting business.  His father worked for a large GC and Andy knew from an early age that the building /construction field was the career for him.  Andy is trained and continually educated by American Standard of Home Inspectors, or ASHI. He is nationally recognized for the highest home inspection standards.  In The Money Hour segment today, Andy talks about home inspection.  Listen to Andy’s segment.

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Today’s Real Estate Market, Episode 197

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Money Chat: No Change to Mortgage Interest Deduction in the Trump Tax Plan Listen to The Money Chat

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Denise Lones founding partner of The Lones Group, Denise brings over two decades of experience in the real estate industry. With expertise in strategic marketing, business analysis, branding, new home project planning, product development, and agent/broker coaching and training, Denise is nationally recognized as the source for all things real estate.  Denise’s background in residential real estate sales and management includes an impressive list of awards. She was recently nominated by Inman News as one of the “100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders” in the country. Denise is a strong and respected “voice” in the real estate community.  In The Money Hour segment today, Denise talks about the 2017 Real Estate market.  Listen to Denise’s segment.

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In need of Mortgage advice? Contact Tina at Tina Mitchell Team.

Property Taxes, Tax Tips for 2017 & Recession Proofing Your Retirement, Episode 196

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Money Chat: Making an Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market Listen to The Money Chat

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John Wilson King County Assessor, elected in 2015, assumes office having earned the praise of people both inside and outside King County as one of the most innovative, forward thinking managers in local government.  Wilson served as Chief Deputy Assessor for four years. His work gained a reputation for savvy development of mobile technology and public-facing solutions that enhance customer service while driving down costs. During his tenure, he rebuilt the department’s website, increasing traffic 10-fold to nearly 4 million page-views a month. In The Money Hour segment today, John talks about property value and taxes. Listen to John’s segment.

Gregory Nunn is the Founder and Principal of Nunn Better Tax Resolution in Redmond, Washington; the first firm of Tax Resolution Specialists in Washington State. He is a licensed CPA with 30 years in the industry and his passion is helping people that find themselves in the labyrinth of the bureaucracy of the IRS due to failing to file tax returns and/or not paying what the IRS claims they owe. He represents these troubled taxpayers vigorously before the IRS. His practice also provides tax preparation and tax planning for the individual and business. In The Money Hour segment today Greg discusses tax tips for 2017.  Listen to Greg’s segment.

Dennis is a well-respected Financial Strategist with Affirmative Financial Services. He takes pride in continually searching for out-of-the-box solutions that will better serve his clients’ needs. His strategies in wealth building have historically prevented or minimized the tremendous losses during the Great Recession of 2008 and the Dot.Com recession from late 2000 through 2002. Dennis received the “Presidential Award” from Flexible Plan Investments for reaching over $1M of assets under management in his first year in business as an investment advisor. He’s been published in “Proactive Advisor Magazine” twice. First as a cover story in the June 8, 2016 issue giving his insights on his financial services business. The second was a white paper entitled “A Case for Active Tactical Investing” in the August 8, 2016 issue.  In The Money Hour segment today, Dennis discusses how to recession proof your retirement.  Listen to Dennis’ segment.

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Keeping and Growing Wealth in 2017, How to Market a Listing, & Consequences of Working with The Wrong Realtor, Episode 195

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Money Chat: Shortage of Appraisers Listen to The Money Chat

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Michael Chaffey is the founder of International Business Solutions LLC in Woodinville. He is a licensed CPA with 27 years in public and private accounting experience. His experience has focused on improving business operations in addition to overseeing the portfolios of high net worth individuals. Michael is happy to help clients use the same tools for retaining capital as the high net worth individuals use when they fit correctly. He also provides tax services to individuals, businesses, trusts and estates.  In The Money Hour segment today, Michael shares his expert advice on keeping and growing wealth in 2017.  Listen to Michael’s segment.

Noelle Bortfeld, Chief Marketing Officer is responsible for all consumer marketing activities on behalf of Windermere Real Estate. She oversees branding, advertising, interactive and direct marketing, lead generation, program management, social media, public relations, and event marketing. Her experience includes brand marketing for a Fortune 500 company as well as global agency experience. She also leverages a leadership background in Web application development and customer relationship management (CRM).

Recently, Noelle made Boston Logics Top 10 to Watch. In The Money Hour segment today, Noelle gives us advice on how to market a listing.  Listen to Noelle’s segment.

Aaron Hendon is a Seattle Realtor, real estate investor, author, educator and speaker. He is managing partner of Christine & Company, a Seattle Magazine awarded, Five Star Real Estate Agent, winning team for the past 5 years and individual Rising Star in Seattle Real Estate winner this year.  In The Money Hour segment today, Aaron discusses the consequences of working with the wrong realtor.  Listen to Aaron’s segment.

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Listen each Saturday at 3pm (rebroadcast Sunday at 8am) on 1150 AM KKNW for inside information, insight and advice from local mortgage and finance expert Tina Mitchell. 
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In need of Mortgage advice? Contact Tina at Tina Mitchell Team.