EyesWest Podcast

10/07/2022

Veteran Lender right here! Had an excellent time with Denelle Geibel, NMLS # 51209, Sierra Pacific Mortgage. We talked about all the changes in lending, the impact of recent rate hikes, and how she helps clients get a great loan ANYWHERE. Check out the full podcast at the link below and listen for my takeaway: a great lender is essential to enjoying the home long term!

Sierra Pacific Mortgage: Denelle Geibel

05/06/2022

Ranking of States for Highest and Lowest Taxes ... good tax info from this Credit Karma study, including Property, Sales, and Income Taxes. (Duh ranking: California is #49!)

https://www.creditkarma.com/insights/i/states-with-the-lowest-taxes?distinct_id=ByP1pEXnV&user_email=dcrawford%40dickcrawford.com -with-the-lowest-personal-income-tax-rates-in-2022

16/11/2021

Learn all about Lubbock, Texas in this insightful time with Toni Burns - Realtor. My take away: greater Lubbock is buzzing with activity! With a solid foundation of two universities, regional hub status, and affordable living ... Lubbock is def on the move, including new construction! Check out the full podcast at the link below.

Lubbock: Toni Burns

08/11/2021

After 1 year and 50 episodes, here's 16 minutes on California's market dynamics, its (non) exodus, its relation to other states, and why a relationship with a professional Realtor is so important to your plans for a big move. Find a match here on EyesWest and get connected!

Western Shuffle Update: Dick Crawford...

08/11/2021

Hey, all you western states: "INCOMING!"
The churning continues and it may not sow down anytime soon.

The recall election has resurfaced talk of a “California exodus.”

02/11/2021

Good stuff with a top-drawer Texas professional ready to help folks navigate the current market – Molly Friedrich of Molly Friedrich, Friedrich Realty LLC brings her perspective on the growth in Austin and offers Round Rock as an alternative! Check out our conversation at the link below. My take away: the tech sector is flourishing, and Austin has good work for the best and brightest!

Austin & Round Rock: Molly Friedrich

28/10/2021

Is there a Lender in the house? Yes! This was a very insightful time with Alex Muggenthaler of Front Range Lending in Colorado. We had a great conversation about the lending biz and how he helps his clients get the best loan for their profile. Click that flag and check out the full podcast at the link below!

Front Range Lending: Alex Muggenthaler...

23/10/2021

The west offers so many places away from the city lights! Do you miss seeing the stars at night? Flagstaff is the place to be for starry, starry nights! At the Lowell Observatory ... "look through our historic and cutting-edge telescopes yourself to see our universe like you’ve never seen it before."

23/10/2021

This was a fun and insightful time with Patrick Clark Realtor - Flagstaff is abuzz at 7,000 feet! My take away: the small town, the big elevation - it's a different world and beautiful at every turn!! Check out the full podcast at the link below.

Flagstaff: Patrick Clark

02/10/2021

Looking for Luxury Living in Scottsdale? Perhaps with multiple golf courses attached? Linda Salkow with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties is your go-to pro Realtor in North Scottsdale, AZ ... including the gorgeous Desert Mountain Club! Her connections and local knowledge will serve you well. My takeaways: 300+ days of rays, exclusive lifestyle, peaceful surroundings!
Hear about your Life of Luxury in Scottsdale ... click that flag!

No. Scottsdale: Linda Salkow...

02/10/2021

Just in case you're wondering, here's a good checklist ... then listen in to Cindi Hayne's episode ... Montana awaits!

Thinking of moving to Montana? Whether you’re seeking adventure or solitude, you’ll find it in the Treasure State. Here are 10 reasons to move to Montana.

01/10/2021

Western Montana is in the house! Cindi Hayne of Come2Montana was our guest – she is the consummate professional in the Missoula and Bitterroot Valleys, juggling a stellar career in real estate with the daily responsibilities of running a ranch in God’s Country. My takeaways: wide open spaces, incredible neighbors, a wide range of housing, outdoor activities galore, and just enough city-life to round it off!
Hear about the possibilities of the Montana lifestyle: click that flag!

Missoula & Bitterroot Valleys: Cindi Hayne...

30/09/2021

Hug your fav podcaster today - Listen in to EyesWest and learn about other places to live in the American West!

22/09/2021

4 of the top 5 are in the West, no surprise, but the stats behind the story go way beyond price appreciation. Taxes, employment, financial profile of the population: some economic aspects which contribute to the quality of life.

Utah and New Hampshire rank atop Bankrate’s Housing Heat Index. Louisiana is at the bottom.

19/08/2021

Wherever you land in the West, there's a good chance you'll see water conservation efforts at work. Thank you, Colorado, for introducing this idea so many years ago!

How are you supposed to cut back on your water usage and keep up that lush landscaping that makes the neighbors jealous? Enter: xeriscaping.

25/07/2021

What's your 'next move' desire? Smaller city? No mortgage? Some elbow room? These places have all of that ... with good home prices!
Hear about Billings, MT in our April podcast episode with Melissa Zimmermann, posted right here on May 2 ... just scroll down!

The Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Emerging Housing Markets Index identified the top real estate markets for both homebuyers and investors.

29/06/2021

This completes our Arizona hat trick! AZ is the place to be!

Arizona Home Gal - Kim Nathanson, Realtor absolutely loves the Carefree life in her corner of AZ, especially the diversity of outdoor activities. My takeaway(s): year-round golf, art festivals, a killer climate, and the largest sundial ever!
Hear about the vibrant Cave Creek & Carefree lifestyle: click that flag!

Cave Creek & Carefree: Kim Nathanson...

26/06/2021

Another Arizona option for you this week with The Tucson Homes Team Long Realty Company, covering the beautiful desert city of Tucson.
My take-away: it’s more than just a pretty face! It’s a bicycling mecca with a famous rodeo, a national gem show, solid medical industry growth, 2.500 ft elevation for cooler temps, local mountain getaways … oh, and affordable new homes … with land!
Enjoy the full episode to hear how well Tom Ebenhack knows Tucson!

Tucson: Tom & Janie Ebenhack...

19/06/2021

We offer a very informative episode for you this week with The Angelo Group, covering all things Phoenix.
My take-away: with the employment growth, college and pro sports, and wide open spaces, Phoenix is coming into its own and now “Open for Business” with something for everyone!
Check out the full episode and hear why John & Amy know greater Phoenix!

Greater Phoenix: John & Amy Angelo...

19/06/2021

While you're on that Colorado road trip this summer ... you just might decide to stay!
And I'm sure these Colorado agents would be happy to show you around! Sue Masterson ReMax Real Estate, The Forster Group - Elevations Real Estate, LLC, J. Garland Thurman Kentwood Real Estate, Janice Burtis Team-RE/MAX 4000, and Bill Leeper and Your Colorado Home Group ... all featured guests on www.EyesWest.podbean.com ... professional agents, exceptional people!

Everything from natural beauty to man-made gorgeousness can be found in Colorado. Find it all in these towns featured in our travel guide.

24/05/2021

Great episode this week with Bill Leeper and Your Colorado Home Group talking about mile high living in the Denver Metro.

My take-away: from theater to pro sports to clean air to pet friendly living, Denver has a pretty amazing array of activities to pursue - and the outdoor options are endless (let alone the employment opp's!). Check out the full episode at the link below - Bill knows his stuff!

Denver Metro: Bill Leeper

13/05/2021

We just can't seem to make up our minds!
Agents, are you seeing any of the shift back to urban that is described here? https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/urban-single-family-homes-are-seeing-the-fastest-price-growth-as-buyers-return-to-city-but-still-crave-space-301277714.html

08/05/2021

Thank you, Pete Whan Real Estate Broker for this link!
It's not at exodus proportions, but yes, it's real.
Do you feel it in ID, CO, NV, AZ, OR, TX, UT ???
Team Primrose Real Estate Solutions at Woodhouse Group
Blakemore Real Estate
J. Garland Thurman Kentwood Real Estate
The Forster Group - Elevations Real Estate, LLC
Mattisinko Group
Bryan Arakelian

The good news here is that it is not too late.

08/05/2021

J. Garland Thurman Kentwood Real Estate took a minute to comment on why we gathered in Phoenix this week. Thank you, Garland - it was great to see you!

Event Recap: Garland Thurman Quick thoughts about a great event....

07/05/2021

Invested five days this week to meet with first class agents from around the country including a few hundred from the western states - our first chance to hug and high five each other in over 15 months! Many connections and relationships were strengthened, and these EyesWest Podcast guests were in attendance enjoying the chance to reconnect ...
Sue Wise Real Estate, The Forster Group - Elevations Real Estate, LLC, Adam Coe Real Estate, J. Garland Thurman Kentwood Real Estate, Pete Whan Real Estate Broker , Anne Marie Faulkner Realtor, Janice Burtis Team-RE/MAX 4000, The Sharp Real Estate Group, Blakemore Real Estate, Randy Wells Real Estate, Karen Quinn Group, Katie Griffin Ross, Team Heater at John L Scott Real Estate Grants Pass, The Amber Briem Team with Blakemore Real Estate, Roger & Beth Steinke, Realtors at CENTURY 21 Judge Fite, Lindsay Herrell Realtor ... what a fantastic assembly of professionals!

02/05/2021

For the Californians, one more time: you can now keep your property tax base when you sell, and apply it to your next home - so there's reason to stay in Cali when you sell! Check out the sample scenarios in my discussion with Pete Whan Real Estate Broker from up the road in Pasadena.

CA Prop 19: Pete Whan explains

02/05/2021

Proud to say 6 of the top 10 emerging markets are in the west! This is putting pressure on smaller towns, so the affordable areas may not stay that way. But what a wonderful array of places to live!

These are the top 10 real estate markets of 2021, where home prices are rising, local economies are strong, and there are lots of things to do.

02/05/2021

Montana is in the house!
Melissa Zimmermann https://www.facebook.com/melissa.zimmermann.14 loves the Billings quality of life and the diversity of outdoor activities. My takeaway(s): Health care, ice fishing, a Strawberry Festival, and "you gotta like beef!"
Hear about the vibrant Billings lifestyle - click that flag!

Billings: Melissa Zimmermann

02/05/2021

Dani & Rob at the Mattisinko Group are dynamos in Scottsdale, and I'm not quite sure how Rob keeps up with her! She was an awesome guest - we talked about working where you live and appreciating the simple beauty around you. Check out the full episode at the Arizona flag below!

North Scottsdale: Dani & Rob Mattisinko

02/05/2021

The whales are a big part of life in the waters around Washington and British Columbia, from Puget Sound north into Canada. Here's some background info and tips to best enjoy the whole habitat.

By getting to know the whales of the region, we have a better chance at understanding our impact on the Puget Sound and the animals which call it home.