Preparing to Buy

Homeowner's Playlist

Homebuying can be a fraught journey for many people, particularly for first-time homebuyers. And this is even more true if you don't have an amazing real estate team to guide you. We at The Awesome Nossum Group help tons of first-time homebuyers, so we went ahead and laid out many of the mistakes they have to overcome. Don't hesitate to reach out or schedule a time to chat--whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a veteran seller (or anything in between), we're here for you! http://awesomenossum.com/schedule/

45: Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes

Whether you're a first-home buyer or an investor, getting your budget figured out is an essential first step to the home buying process. Unfortunately, it's pretty common for buyers to overlook this step or miscalculate it in the first place--that's not a great way to start the home buying journey. So what actually goes into setting your budget, and how can you ensure you're making the right decision? Listen to find out! As always, this is brought to you by The Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Exchange. We're here to help you with every step of the home buying or selling process. We love to hear from you--connect with us at awesomenossum.com/schedule

47: Budgeting 101

Home maintenance can feel overwhelming, but we've broken it down by season and come with our best tips and tricks for caring for your home.  In this episode we cover what to do in the Summer and Fall months! Stay tuned for Winter and Spring, and check out https://awesomenossum.com/homemaintenance for a full to-do list!  Thanks for following The Awesome in Seattle Podcast brought to you by The Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Exchange.

53: Seasonal Maintenance - Summer and Fall

Owning a home isn't nearly as taxing as it can sometimes seem.  In fact, there are many perks! And tax benefits are one of them.  This episode of Awesome in Seattle will show you the many tax benefits that come along with home ownership, and how to use them to your advantage! The Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty has tons of tips for both current and future home owners, so be sure not to write-off this episode!

58: Tax Benefits of Home Ownership

Home maintenance can feel overwhelming, but we've broken it down by season and come with our best tips and tricks for caring for your home. In this episode we cover what to do in the Winter and Spring months! For Summer and Fall go to episode 53, and check out https://awesomenossum.com/homemaintenance for a full to-do list! Thanks for following The Awesome in Seattle Podcast brought to you by The Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Exchange.

60: Seasonal Maintenance - Winter and Spring

Are you at the beginning of your home buying journey? Have you ever wondered what's the best way to get a loan, and who is the best lender to get it from?  Do you know the difference between a "lender" and a "mortgage broker"? (hint: there isn't one).  Never fear! The Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Exchange is here with all of their best advice on how to choose the right lender.

65: How To Choose A Lender

The sun is finally out, and so is that latest episode of Awesome in Seattle! In this energetic episode the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty covers everything homeowners need to know about solar energy in Seattle.  Seattle may be known for its rain, but would you believe we get almost as much sun as Los Angeles? If you're an Emerald City resident who's been thinking about going green, this is the podcast for you!

69: Solar Panels - What a Bright Idea!

Are you a renter who often dreams of owning your own home? Someplace you can invest in and make truly your own? Well then this is the podcast for you! This week, the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty discuss why its a smart financial and personal decision to stop renting, and buy a home.  Later in the episode we're joined by Dan Keller of New American Funding to the numbers, talk finances, and why now is still a good time to buy!

75: Why You Should Stop Renting

Have you ever been told that you MUST put 20% down in order to buy a home? Well if you have, this is the episode for you.  This week, with the help of Cross Country Mortgage's Regional Vice President, Casey Granston,  the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty takes apart the "20% down" myth, and gives you the facts about downpayments in the Seattle area.

78: Myth Busted - You Don't Need a 20% Downpayment!!

As Seattleites, we all have our opinions about umbrellas, but what about umbrella insurance policies? We know a big earthquake is coming, but do you know if your homeowner's insurance covers earthquake damage?  This week the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty is interviewing Charles Lindberg of Goosehead Insurance to answer all of your general, and Seattle-specific questions when it comes to homeowner's insurance.

79: Homeowner's Insurance

This week we are talking all about home inspections. Join our hosts Christian Nossum of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty and Brennan Coyle who is a certified and licensed professional inspector from Workhorse Home Inspections as we explain what the different types of inspection are, what you should expect from a home inspection, and what the craziest thing Brennan has ever seen in a house while doing an inspection. If you are looking to schedule a home inspection, you can find all of Brennan’s information through his website at www.workhorseinspections.com .

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119: Behind The Walls- Navigating The Secrets Of Home Inspections

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!