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August 22, 2004 - Hour 1
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with Debbie Taylor of LoanTek Home Loans

Topics cover Back to basics, Benefits of home ownership, Help against foreclosure, 1st time home buying story, Return on investment, Triangle of home ownership, Five steps to home ownership

August 22, 2004 - Hour 2
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with Debbie Taylor of LoanTek Home Loans

Topics cover Interest rates, Big Bank pitfalls, Major loan types, Caller shares investment strategy, Mortgage essentials

July 25, 2004 - Hour 1
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with Steve Shattuck, General Contractor/CR/CGR & certified remodeler

Topics cover Remodel permit process, Neighbor property easement impeding view, Adjustable rate is going up, Adding 2nd story deck, 80-10-10 loan & interest only loan, Origination fee each time refi, New IRC Int'l residential code for Washington

July 25, 2004 - Hour 2
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with Steve Shattuck, General Contractor/CR/CGR & certified remodeler

Topics cover Planning ahead for a remodel, Craig tells the story of his own kitchen remodel, 65/10 Rule in Seattle, Flood insurance, Are interest only loans OK?

May 16, 2004 - Hour 1
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with George Pilant Partner & Associate Broker

Topics cover Oil Prices & Interest Rates going up, Offer subject to simultaneous closing, Home buyers fair, Is the real estate bubble over? Will the fed raise rates? Lag effect: when low rates go away, Who finances mobile homes, Advice tracking expenses on rental property, How to be a good landlord, Bankruptcy and property, $50k: apply to mortgage or refi?

May 16, 2004 - Hour 2
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with George Pilant Partner & Associate Broker

Topics cover Home prices and appreciation, Low home inventory, Strategies for no sale in 4 months, Flipping: buy & quickly resell for profit, Trying to show home for sale with renter in it, Waterfront property worth more than home,. Neighbor installs fence that's blocking easement

May 2, 2004 - Hour 1
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with George Pilant Partner & Associate Broker

Topics cover First-time buyer: location & fixer, New construction delayed vs. rate lock, Interest rates this week, Easement, survey lines & a well, Concerned seller asked to carry a 2nd.

May 2, 2004 - Hour 2
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with George Pilant Partner & Associate Broker

Topics cover How to buy well in a sellers market, Easements, Buying on equity line of credit, Luxury homes & what's inside, Neighbors trees, License vs. an easement, Home owners insurance.

April 18, 2004 - Hour 1
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 with George Pilant Partner & Associate Broker

Topics cover information about real estate, mortgages and more.

April 18, 2004 - Hour 2
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 with George Pilant Partner & Associate Broker

March 14, 2004 - Hour 2
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Topic include more about Ozonators, Question on 3.89% interest for 3 yr ARM, Wants referrals for handyman, Advice for selling own home yourself, Will power lines on property affect selling it? Refi home equity on negative cash flow investment property, Making the right real estate investment, Credit and lease with option to buy, Atlanta calls! Wants demographics for Georgia - FedStats.gov

Feb. 29, 2004 - Hour 1
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with Bill King of Value One Appraisals


Topics include information about real estate value and appraisals with Bill King of Value One Appraisals who covers apprentice appraisers, the state of the appraisal profession, fair value, value shopping, AVM, desk reviews, value bubbles. Calls include how to properly determine taxes on land and more.

Feb. 29, 2004 - Hour 2
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with Bill King of Value One Appraisals


Topics include more calls & conversation about appraisals.

Feb. 15, 2004 - Hour 1
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with Steve Shattuck, General Contractor/CR/CGR


Topics include Cork & bamboo flooring, The LoanTek Song (audio), Return on remodel investment, Lay new flooring over top of bad flooring, Who owns Mom-in-law home on property, Master Builders Assoc. for remodel referral, Concrete remodel, Advice on selling home by owner.

Feb. 15, 2004 - Hour 2
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Topics include This week in mortgage interest rates, 7 Essential Steps to a Successful Remodeling Project, Easement right-of-way to property, Refinance owner-occupied, change to rental, How to use equity in home to fund a remodel, Owner-contract concerns over non-payment of property tax, Can I be my own General Contractor?

Feb. 8, 2004 - Hour 1
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Topics include This week in mortgage rates, Figuring home appreciation, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, Create wealth with your home equity, Cash grant financing, Nehemiah grant, condos hot for baby boomers, pay off home & buy investment rentals, cost of funds index, tips using real estate as investment, zero down FHA mortgages, converting residence to business.
Article mentioned in broadcast: "I am from the Government and I am here to help you"

Feb. 8, 2004 - Hour 2
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Topics include commercial property rezoned residential, buying home in 55+ community, what depreciation is allowed, no-doc loan & interest rates for business property, 1st time buyer loan options, steep & deep loss when selling owner contract, asbestos in popcorn ceiling & resale value, run off water from neighbors property, which closing costs are tax deductible, ignoring property tax bill if have impound account.

Feb. 1, 2004 - Hour 1
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Topics include Greenspan & mortgage rates, Looking back on 2003, real estate-style, Instant equity money for home improvement, Charged junk fees incorrectly, Rehab loan for a fixer-upper, Remove popcorn ceiling to prep for sale, Rental depreciation & capital gains taxes.

Feb. 1, 2004 - Hour 2
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Topics include Financing construction loan, Bankruptcy & refinancing, Good locations to move in Puget Sound, Buying property & building a new home, HOA dues not disclosed.

Jan. 25, 2004 - Hour 1
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Topics include buying commercial building on leased land, owner considering carrying contract, advice on buying land, how to shop for a mortgage, rule of same, the myth of the local expert.

Jan. 25, 2004 - Hour 2
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Topics include Two realtors debate about MLS, Do open houses help find buyers? What about broker open houses, Retired brokers shares his views, Home buyer finding home without agent, Why do reverse mortgages cost so much, Buyers feedback on sellers limited service agent.

Jan. 18, 2004 - Hour 1
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Topics include bought foreclosure home for investment, Downsizing from home to condo, Buying a house on a slab, Interest rates
- 1st time 21 year old buyer & zero down, Home Buyers Warranty

Jan. 18, 2004 - Hour 2
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Topics include Flagstar Bank lawsuit, Interest-only loan or fixed rates, Child support effects on refinancing, Home Equity loan or fixed-rate second, Buying affordable waterfront, FHA Mortgage insurance

'Twas the night before Christmas - Realtor-style!
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Written by Nancy Schubb, Realtor at Schubb.com
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse;
The sign was stuck in the lawn with care,
In hopes that the buyers soon would be there...
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Finding your dream home
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"I found the perfect house, but it was sold before I could do anything!" Sound familiar? Listen to Real Estate Radio's "Five tips for finding your dream home in a tight market"

Rehabilitation Loans
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Radio Listener Question: Rehabilitation loans converting school to apartments; also, what about asbestos?

Realtor Commissions
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Radio Listener Question: Negotiating a lower commission with your real estate agent.

Credit Score Quiz
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Take a little credit score quiz with Debbie Taylor and Craig Goebbel. See how you score with this True and False.

What Women Want - in a home!
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What do women want - in terms of shopping for a home, that is! Check out what Craig and George have figured out from decades of experience.

Credit Cards & Credit Scores
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Why should you leave just a little balance on your credit cards rather than closing the account? How does this affect your credit score? Real Estate Radio answers.

Helping Your Kids Buy A Home
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What are the best practices when you want to help your kids buy a home? Real Estate Radio answers.

Environmentally Conscientious Conservative:
Florescent Lighting
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Listen to Kash Wimer, your Environmentally Conscientious Conservative, talk about conserving energy with florescent lighting. Help the environment and your pocketbook, too.

Environmentally Conscientious Conservative:
Vetrazzo Countertops
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Listen to Kash Wimer, your Environmentally Conscientious Conservative, explain the the difference between countertops made with Terrazzo or Vetrazzo, a mineral-based glass surface.

Environmentally Conscientious Conservative:
Bamboo Flooring
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Listen to Kash Wimer, your Environmentally Conscientious Conservative, explain the uses and benefits of Bamboo in your home. It's not just for Panda Bears anymore!

Kiss Your Appraiser
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Tips to make your home buying or selling experience.

"Hits and Misfortune" - Avoid a Major Mortgage Mishap: a case study
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The story of Howard: he was slammed with a last minute (expensive) good faith estimate. Don't let this happen to you.

Refinance Savings & Mercedes-Benz?
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Just how much can you save every month by refinancing from 7.5% to 5.75%? And find out why in the world darling "Judy in Tacoma" is singing "Lord, Won't You Buy Me A Mercedes-Benz"!

Bonehead Moves Buyers Make
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"Show Me The Money!" Make certain you have an unqualified credit commitment from a lender before shopping for home, It's called getting prequalified. You can then negotiate from a position of strength.

Bonehead Moves Sellers Make
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Realtor says they can get you a really high price for your home? You may be a victim of overpricing. It's called "buying a listing", but you'll miss the best opportunity to sell your home: the first few days your home is on the market.

Points & APR Explained
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Why are APR quotes absolutely worthless and shouldn't be used to compare loan packages? Follow the "Rule of Same".

One Fee Loan Package
What is it?
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What are the proposed guidelines for the new Guaranteed Mortgage Package Agreement - or "one-fee loan packages"?

Home Advice for
Divorcing Couples
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Learn how to protect yourself from one of the biggest financial pitfalls divorcing couples can make.

A Surprise Studio Visit
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A refi success story.

A Realtors Christmas: A Poem
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"T'was the night before Christmas, when...."!

Insurance to Pay Off Your Mortgage
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Listen to Craig's conversation with Gerry Gray of Pacific Rim Financial Group about "credit life insurance" for your home,

Choosing & Maintaining Your Home Furnace
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Learn what Vicki Purdue of Heritage Heating has to say about doing right by your home heating system.

Tables are Turned: Host Craig Goebbel is interviewed
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Learn what makes up the voice of "Real Estate Radio" - host Craig Goebbel.

The Four Yeses Before Locking In Your Loan
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Questions you must ask your lender before you lock in your loan. If they don't pass the test, pass on that lender - and contact LoanTek.com!

Real Estate 101: Credit Reports & Credit Scores
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Do you know how your credit fits into your ability to buy a home? Listen and learn.

Down Payment + Closing Costs = Can I Afford This?
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You find your dream house, but what can you afford to bring to closing? Did you know the seller can help pay your closing costs?

Refinance Myths
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Don't Be Fooled By These Refinancing Myths

Power Shopping for a Home Loan
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If you have questions on the daunting task of shopping for a home loan, we're going to teach you how to Power Shop for a loan.

The First-time Seller : Buying and Selling at the Same Time
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If you're a first-time home seller and looking for your first "trade up" home, you'll want to hear these insider tips.

Proving You Can Perform
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There is one very important step you must take before house-hunting: prequalification and preapproval.

What is the Difference Between a Real Estate Agent and a Realtor?
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Realtors subscribe to a strict code of ethics and standards of practice.

Real Estate Horror Stories
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Don't let any of these happen to you!

A Little Realtor Humor
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Co-host George Pilant explains why realtors have to wear so many hats - with tongue in cheek.

Craig Talks to a Real Estate Appraiser
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Seattle appraiser Mike Reid explains appraisals and what is important to know.

Quick Claims & Liens
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Your email questions answered.

Should You Use a Realtor?
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What do you get from a Realtor in exchange for their commission?

Craig talks with CEO of NWRealty.com, Part 1
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Craig talks with CEO of NWRealty.com, Part 2
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Craig talks with Martin Burns about the 1031 Exchange
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Craig talks with Yozons.com
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Yozons.com is the first web-based e-signature system that eliminates the complexity of PKI. Craig finds out how this helps when buying and selling your home.

Craig talks with James from Cheshire, Part 1: Real Estate Investment in the UK
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Craig talks with James from Cheshire, Part 2: Wellness in the UK
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