Close to Home

We've got something really special for you this week on the Close to Home! Tracy is sitting down with Rumi and Charlie, the current owners of Seattle's own Moshi Moshi. If you're a long time listener you might know that Moshi Moshi was originally owned and built out by Tracy and her husband Kevin, making this week's episode a fun owners-only retrospective of how far the business has come over the last decade. If you've ever dreamed of owning or operating a restaurant then this is the perfect episode for you, no purchase necessary!

If you would like to order food or learn more about Moshi Moshi you can find them at: Moshimoshiseattle.com

And as always if you have additional questions about the show, or ideas for future guests or topics please feel free to reach out to us. We love to hear from you!

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Our Opening theme:

“Inspired”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Other music (in order used):

“Good Times”

By Patrick Patrikios

“We Don’t Know How it Ends”

By Lee Rosevere (leerosevere.bandcamp.com)

“Ruination 2”

By Vibe Mountain

Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Sometimes you've just found the perfect house, you know it, we know it, heck the house knows it. When that time comes there is nothing more nerve wracking than waiting for the offer review date to see if yours is going to be the one accepted. So why not avoid it entirely? There is an art to constructing an offer that a seller will snap up well in advance of reviewing all their other prospects, and this week on the Clouse Corner we are giving away the first steps to get you started!

If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out:

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Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com

And as always thank you for listening!

Our Opening theme:

“Inspired”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Other music (in order used):

“Low Life High Life”

By Dan Henig

“Ruination 2”

By Vibe Mountain

“Spinning Monkeys”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

One piece of advice you'll often receive when you tell people you're selling your house is that you can save money by selling off market and not using a real estate agent, but is that really the case? On this weeks Clause Corner Brennen weighs the benefits and potential downsides of selling off market. Which one is ultimately more profitable? You'll have to listen and find out!

If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out:

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Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com

And as always thank you for listening!

Our Opening theme:

“Inspired”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Other music (in order used):

“Low Life High Life”

By Dan Henig

“Ruination 2”

By Vibe Mountain

“Spinning Monkeys”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week on the Clouse Corner Brennen is going to be breaking down some of the warning signs of a cooling real estate market. Now nothing is guaranteed, but the market does give definite signals when it comes to these things and it's a good idea to know what you might need to look out for in the future, whether that's just a better time to sell or a good time to get a great deal! The answers to that and more on this week's Clouse Corner!

If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out:

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com

And as always thank you for listening!

Our Opening theme:

“Inspired”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Other music (in order used):

“Low Life High Life”

By Dan Henig

“Ruination 2”

By Vibe Mountain

“Spinning Monkeys”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Recently a client reached out to Brennen with a question about using their homeowner's insurance and in doing so inspired this episode. Obviously homeowner's insurance is something you must have to close the sale of a house but how do you use it properly, and what potential mishaps should you try and avoid? Those questions and more are getting answered on this week's Clouse Corner!

If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out:

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com

And as always thank you for listening!

Our Opening theme:

“Inspired”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Other music (in order used):

“Low Life High Life”

By Dan Henig

“Ruination 2”

By Vibe Mountain

“Spinning Monkeys”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week on the Clouse Corner Brennen is giving a brief rundown on mortgage payments. Full disclosure we here at the Clouse Corner are not financial experts and this should be by no means taken as the end all be of advice on the topic. This is mostly just a 5 minute rundown to get you in the right ballpark so that you will feel confident knowing roughly what is feasible for your finances moving forward. All that being said, sit back, learn, and enjoy!

If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out:

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com

And as always thank you for listening!

Our Opening theme:

“Inspired”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Other music (in order used):

“Low Life High Life”

By Dan Henig

“Ruination 2”

By Vibe Mountain

“Spinning Monkeys”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

It's a triple decker this week as Brennen and Tracy are sitting down with Kristin Rye, the owner of the recently expanded HoneyHole! The HoneyHole is a Seattle institution known for it's amazing hand crafted sandwiches and Kristen is here to give the inside track on everything from new events to the optimal time to order your lunchtime special. So place your orders, sit back and enjoy this week's Close to Home!

If you would like to order a sandwich or learn more about the HoneyHole you can find them at: thehoneyhole.com

And as always if you have additional questions about the show, or ideas for future guests or topics please feel free to reach out to us. We love to hear from you!

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com

Thanks for listening!

Our Opening theme:

“Inspired”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Other music (in order used):

“Good Times”

By Patrick Patrikios

“We Don’t Know How it Ends”

By Lee Rosevere (leerosevere.bandcamp.com)

“Ruination 2”

By Vibe Mountain

Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week on the Clouse Corner we're taking a break from our usual format of teaching specific lessons in real estate and just taking a deep dive on what the heck is going on in Seattle's housing market right now. Obviously the pandemic has thrown a lot of things out of whack and many of the trends seen in the housing market right now are pretty unprecedented. So let's take a minute and talk about them!

If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out:

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com

And as always thank you for listening!

Our Opening theme:

“Inspired”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Other music (in order used):

“Low Life High Life”

By Dan Henig

“Ruination 2”

By Vibe Mountain

“Spinning Monkeys”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Are you hoping to break into the rental game with an investment property? Maybe somewhere super desirable right now like Seattle? Well then look no further! This week on the Clouse Corner Brennen is giving a quick crash course in the top three common mistakes people should avoid with their first investment rental.

If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out:

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Facebook

Twitter

Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com

And as always thank you for listening!

Our Opening theme:

“Inspired”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Other music (in order used):

“Low Life High Life”

By Dan Henig

“Ruination 2”

By Vibe Mountain

“Spinning Monkeys”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week Tracy is sitting down with fifth generation fisherman Luis Arruela to talk about his family's history with fishing, as well as his own experiences running his own fishing boat in Alaska. The idea of running off to be a fisherman in Alaska is one that still holds a certain amount of romantic appeal, inspiring shows like Deadliest Catch. Luis is going to give his own take on the actual realities of doing the job as well as how it has changed over the last 20 years.

As always if you have additional questions about the show, or ideas for future guests or topics please feel free to reach out to us. We love to hear from you!

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

Thanks for listening!

Our Opening theme:

“Inspired”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Other music (in order used):

“Good Times”

By Patrick Patrikios

“We Don’t Know How it Ends”

By Lee Rosevere (leerosevere.bandcamp.com)

“Ruination 2”

By Vibe Mountain

Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/