Tina’s Show Breakdown:

Money Chat: Seattle City Council Votes to Repeal Head Tax

Guests in studio this week:

Britt is the Principal Broker at Britt Wibmer Real Estate Group with Avenue Properties. Equipped with 15 back-to-back years as a top producing Broker, Britt capitalizes on her experience, her Rolodex, and her strong negotiation skills to help clients achieve their real estate objectives.  Focused on West Bellevue and the Greater Seattle area, Britt provides a luxury real estate experience at all price points. Britt provides complementary staging, professional organizational help, and home-prep project management that helps her clients get their home ready seamlessly and easily. Britt’s passion is maximizing her clients’ real estate investments and making each real estate journey a positive one.  In The Money Hour segment today, Britt discusses the real estate bubble.  Listen to Britt’s segment.

Brenda Martin of John L. Scott holds CNE (Certified Negotiations Expert) and SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist) designations and is recognized by John L. Scott as a President’s Gold Agent for her success in helping clients achieve their homeownership goals. Brenda partners with an innovative and successful team, using their combined knowledge to give her clients an advantage for a beneficial real estate experience. She is committed to providing professional real estate services with a goal to always exceed expectations. The wonderful friendships that are formed with her clients bring Brenda the most satisfaction and joy from working in the residential real estate industry.  In The Money Hour segment today, Brenda provides the benefit of a great real estate agent.  Listen to Brenda’s segment.

The Hess Team of Windermere Real Estate Co. is a service driven team with an emphasis on human connection. They pride themselves on effective communication with their clients and a thoughtful integration of their client’s objectives and prioritizes them throughout real estate transactions. Whether you are a first-time home buyer, empty nester, relocation or investment driven, the Hess Team has the winning strategy in Seattle’s competitive market. The Hess Team also has a strong presence in the Seattle area with their Select Listings Program that delivers value-added services and exceptional results.  In The Money Hour segment today, Merritt and Emily discuss Seattle’s current trending neighborhoods.  Listen to their segment.

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Money Chat: Seattle Rents are Slowing

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Erin Alexander is the Founder, CEO, and Top Social Butterfly of FinallySocial.com. Over the last three years, Erin has grown Finally Social from a boutique social media company to a full-service marketing enterprise. Erin has built strong relationships with clients across all industries with a specialization in Real Estate agents. As an active member in her community, Erin enjoys connecting with other business owners, thought leaders, and referral partners; she is also involved in local non-profits.  In The Money Hour segment today, Erin discusses marketing strategies. Listen to Erin’s segment.

Sheri Putzke is ranked one of the top Realtors in the greater Kirkland area. Although over 60% of her business is in her hometown of Kirkland, she gladly serves clients throughout the Puget Sound Area. Sheri is a longtime resident of the Eastside with 13 years’ experience in both new construction and residential resale. Her clients enjoy Sheri’s personal touch and appreciate the professionalism, commitment, and heartfelt care that she exhibits in every interaction. Sheri’s success is based on her client’s repeat business and referrals and she greatly values the friendships that continue well after the keys exchange hands. If you’re ready to love where you live, please give her a call.  In The Money Hour segment today, Sheri discusses why it matters who you work with in our current real estate market.  Listen to Sheri’s segment.

Erwin Richmon Real Estate is a real estate team made up of Jason Erwin and Brian Richmon. Jason’s background is in financial planning and CPA accounting and Brian’s background is in retail sales. Jason and Brian teamed up in 2018, and bring over 20+ years of sales experience in the real estate world. They both knew that there was a better way to do real estate. A way in which they could educate and serve their guests, one client at a time. They work to create win-win-win scenarios in each transaction making sure that every party leaves happy and satisfied. They meet each client where they are at, understand their needs and come up with a solution to solve their problems or needs.  In The Money Hour segment today, Jason and Brian talk about buying and selling in a competitive market.  Listen to their segment.

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Money Chat: Dodd-Frank Roll Back

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With 25 years of training and performing in theater and opera, Kerstin O’Shields has acquired an in-depth knowledge of all levels of communication. Kerstin brings her unique skills, talents, and understanding of non-verbal communication to life in a program that impacts how each of us is viewed and received with a focus body gestures, postures, and expressions. Kerstin is the CEO and Founder of the Body Language Strategy System – a training program for learning to communicate leadership and executive presence through enhanced nonverbal communication and messaging. Kerstin speaks and trains nationally on Body Language Strategy for Business and has performed keynote speeches for organizations such as Google, eBay, National Women’s Council of Realtors, and the Miss Washington Program.  In The Money Hour segment today, Kerstin explains how to make an impact to gain more sales.  Listen to Kerstin’s segment.

Carrie Foley is a northwest native but spent several years overseas in Southeast Asia before returning to Seattle to attend the UW. After purchasing her first home at age 19, she fell in love with the real estate sales process and pursued a career in real estate. 16 years in the business, she is the #1 agent in her office and #7 companywide for her annual production.  Carrie tries to maintain some semblance of a work-life balance by spending time with her two kids and traveling domestically and internationally as much as possible.  In The Money Hour segment today, Carrie discusses the real estate market and how it’s changing. Listen to Carrie’s segment.

Linda Keylon is a Managing Broker with Sterling Johnston Real Estate, at their newly-opened office in downtown Seattle. She’s been a broker for more than 20 years, working with clients in many communities in the Puget Sound region. She represents both buyers and sellers and considers herself fortunate to be part of these major transitions in their lives. She’s committed to providing a high level of personal and professional real estate services and considers good communication to be the bedrock of that relationship.  Linda holds CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist) designations and has received several nominations for Five Star Real Estate Agent award. In The Money Hour segment today, Linda discusses buying and selling strategies in our current market.  Listen to Linda’s segment.

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Money Chat: Amazon Construction Shut Down Over Proposed Head Tax

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Randy Bannecker, President of Bannecker Public Affairs has been engaged in our region’s critical issues for more than 20 years.  He has extensive experience advocating complex, highly visible and controversial land use and public policy initiatives.  Randy is a leader in the region’s business community and has a strong record of community service.  In The Money Hour segment today, Randy discusses the battle for reason in a fast-growing region.  Listen to Randy’s segment.

Holly Furen of LynnMac Commercial, LLC is a third-generation real estate broker and property manager in Seattle.  She has over 25 years of personal experience as a property manager.  She helps her clients acquire investment properties as well as find tenants for them and manage rental properties. She appreciates the relationships she develops with her clients.  Holly is heavily involved in community service as well as being a Girl Scout troop leader.  In The Money Hour segment today, Holly talks about the Seattle rental laws. Listen to Holly’s segment.

Deanna is a compassionate, fire-starter. A retired marketing and event consultant, receiving four separate Professionalism Awards. In real estate, Deanna has been an investor and more recently, a broker in Metropolitan Seattle and on the Greater Eastside. In 2015, she received Broker of the Year with Best Choice Realty. She has a 5-star rating on both Zillow and Yelp.  In The Money Hour segment today, Deanna gives insight on marketing, pricing and listing strategies.  Listen to Deanna’s segment.

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Money Chat: Amazon in Seattle

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John Wilson King County Assessor, elected in 2015, assumes office having earned the praise of people both inside and outside of 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 whether or not anyone can still afford to live here. Listen to John’s segment.

Founder and CEO of “Sales Maven”, an organization dedicated to authentic selling, Nikki Rausch has the unique ability to transform the misunderstood process of “selling”.  With 24+ years of experience selling to such prestigious organizations as The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Hewlett-Packard, and NASA, Nikki shattered sales records in many industries, receiving multiple “top producer” awards along the way.  Today, entrepreneurs and small business owners from a wide range of disciplines hire Nikki to show them how to sell successfully and authentically, without being pushy or “salesy”.  In The Money Hour segment today, Nikki discusses closing the sale.  Listen to Nikki’s segment.

Angelina Wallent is a Managing Broker with John L Scott in Redmond. She’s been with John L Scott for 15 years, specializing in the greater Seattle Eastside area. For the last 8 years, Angelina has also served on the relocation teams of some of the largest corporations in our area. Angelina is a member of the Council of Residential Experts and a 9-time winner of the Five Star Agent award.  In The Money Hour segment today, Angelina discusses the importance of building urgency around your home sale.  Listen to Angelina’s segment.

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Money Chat: Seller’s Pricing Their Home Right

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Danelle Green is a guide and healer to help people activate their Soul Power! As a certified hypnotherapist and Owner of Higher Path Healing, she meets clients one-on-one or in group sessions, in person or online.  As an Ordained Minister and Owner of Celebrations of Life, Danelle writes and officiates Weddings and Legacy Celebrations and Funerals.  Danelle is a healer and guide who will help you rise to the next level in your any area of your life by activating your Soul Power! In The Money Hour segment today, Danelle tells us how to activate our soul power.  Listen to Danelle’s segment.

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Money Chat: Subprime Mortgages are Coming Back

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Elise Enriquez is a productivity coach who works with growing solopreneurs and entrepreneurs to create simple systems for sustainable success. She takes a highly personalized approach to helping business owners overcome overwhelm of life and business. You pick the destination, Elise helps you enjoy the journey. In The Money Hour segment today, Elise discusses overcoming overwhelm.  Listen to Elise’s segment.

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Money Chat: Lack of Home Inventory

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Patrick Hayes is a state director and has served on the executive committee of the Building Industry Association of Washington for 9 years.  He is currently the Membership Manager of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties. Patrick has served on the Board of Directors of the Master Builders Association as well as the Skagit/Island County Builders Association.   Mike Pattison is the Government Affairs Manager with the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties. He previously has served as a lobbyist for the Realtors Association and worked at the state House of Representatives.  In The Money Hour segment today, Patrick and Mike discuss Seattle’s housing shortage. Listen to their segment.

Marianne Leth and Leif Steffny are realtors with the Robert Ott Group of RE/MAX on the Lake|Northwest in Issaquah.  Marianne has been in the Real Estate industry for 15 years. Part of that has been in property management, before becoming a REALTOR to help people improve their quality of life by buying a new – or first – home.  She is particularly concerned about our area’s young people who are still choosing to rent in our accelerating markets instead of buying and paying yourself every month instead of lining a landlord’s pocket. Leif Steffny is a Seattle Realtor and Pacific Northwest native. After living internationally for many years, he returned to Seattle and began his real estate career. He now helps families and individuals in three counties learn about the power of home ownership, and how to transition away from renting. In The Money Hour segment today, Marianne and Leif discuss whether or not you should buy into the market.  Listen to their segment

Denny Conner with CRD Design Build has been helping greater Seattle homeowners transform their homes through remodeling since 1980. Realizing there was often a gap between the designs clients brought him and what they could afford, he helped pioneer the design-build service in the early 1990s. He founded his company with the goal of establishing a home remodeling and construction business that treats its customers with dignity and respect. Building has been Denny’s lifelong passion, and there’s nothing he likes better than shaping homes to fit the owners’ lifestyle.  In The Money Hour segment today, Denny talks about how you can monetize your home.  Listen to Denny’s segment.

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