This week, we're taking a moment to look back on the Seattle real estate market in 2023. Join our hosts Christian Nossum and Joanna Beecher of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty and Dan Keller of New American Funding as we recap what happened in 2023 with the local Seattle real estate market. We will look at the big picture of what happened with the national real estate market in 2023 too.

116: 2023 Year In Review

In this episode of the Awesome in Seattle podcast, real estate investor Greg Helbeck joins our hosts Christian and Shannon Nossum of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc and shares his journey from wholesaling in California to successfully breaking into the competitive Seattle market. He discusses his direct-to-seller marketing strategies, including mailers, ads, wholesaler networking, and emphasizes the importance of honesty and consistency in building trust with sellers. Greg also demystifies creative deal structures like wholesaling, whole-tailing, and novation agreements while offering tactical insights for navigating Seattle’s unique real estate challenges.

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141: Cracking the Investor Code - Finding Direct-to-Seller Deals with Greg Helbeck

This week are going to go over the latest real estate news headlines. Join our hosts Christian Nossum, Joanna Beecher, and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc we will discuss everything high mortgage rates and buyer affordability challenges to why the city remains a seller’s market despite national trends. We will also unpack the implications of the interim One Seattle Plan and how upcoming zoning changes could reshape development opportunities. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, this episode delivers strategic insights to help you stay ahead.

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142: Clickbait or Truth? Breaking Down Seattle’s Housing Headlines, plus a One Seattle Plan Update

Many buyers shy away from homes they love just because they hear the words “bidding war.” In this episode, join our hosts Christian Nossum, Joanna Beecher, and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we break down why that fear is often misplaced—and how making an offer, even in a competitive market, can still be a smart move. Learn how to shift your mindset, strengthen your strategy, and stop letting fear keep you on the sidelines.
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143: Why You Shouldn’t Be Scared of Bidding Wars

Thinking about building a DADU or adding an ADU to your property? Join our hosts Christian Nossum and Varun Jain the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as they walk you through the full new construction journey—from assessing your lot and securing funding to navigating permits and hiring a builder. Whether you're a homeowner exploring backyard potential or an investor looking to create value, this episode is your step-by-step guide to building smart in Seattle.
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145: New Construction 101- What Every Seattle Homeowner & Investor Needs to Know

Not sure what to do with your credit card points? We will let you know how to use them for travel! Join our hosts Christian and Shannon Nossum of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we go over how you can use your credit card to get points flipping houses or making home upgrades and the best way to utilize them to travel for free.

146: Flipping Homes to Earn Credit Card Points- How We Travel the World for Free

This week join our hosts Christian Nossum, Joanna Beecher, and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we break down the latest market trends every buyer and seller wants to know. They cover where interest rates stand, what the One Seattle plan could mean for future housing options, and what they’re actually seeing on the ground with homes selling—or sitting. Tune in for practical insights and key takeaways to help you navigate Seattle’s ever-changing real estate market.
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147: Seattle Market Update - Mortgage Rates, Market Trends, and One Seattle Update

This week join our hosts Christian and Shannon Nossum of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we interview Caroline and Mike Neubauer. In just a few short years Caroline and Mike have built a thriving Airbnb business, achieved financial freedom, and launched a podcast of their own where they interview other entrepreneurial family who are doing the same thing as them! 
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148: Investing as a Family- How This Couple Created Passive Income and Freedom With Airbnb

This week join our hosts Christian Nossum and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we do a recap of the One Seattle Plan and the multiple phases of the plan. We will discuss what has passed, what are some upcoming changes, and how to take advantage of the changes that are in play right now.
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149: One Seattle Plan Update - October 2025

Join our hosts Christian Nossum and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we talk about a topic Varun is very exited about. On this weeks episode, we are talking about adding Securities-Backed Line of Credit also known as SBLOC to your debt options for your real estate strategy. Varun will tell us what they are and how you can use them as a loan to fund your real estate projects. 
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150: How Wealthy Investors Buy Real Estate Without Selling Stocks: The SBLOC Strategy

This week join our hosts Christian Nossum, Joanna Beecher, and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we explain why buying a home doesn’t require 20% down and we will explain all the different ways you can get your downpayment amount together. We dig into gift funds, 401k loans, HELOCs, and other smart strategies to pull together a down payment, along with how to move your money early so closing is smooth.
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151: Down Payments: How to Use Gifts, 401(k)s & More to Buy a Home

Brought to you by The Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty, with host Christian Nossum and his team from one of Seattle’s top real estate groups discuss relevant topics and current events from around the Seattle area. And we try to have fun while doing it!