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Abode real estate agent Cristina Ross and husband Jonathan Ross (Development Director, L'Arche) talk in detail about how they met, and how their work intersects with homelessness and real estate. We also get a primer on homelessness in Tacoma, and how community members can help.

Find Cristina Ross online:

Instagram: @cristinarossrealtor

Organizations mentioned in the podcast:

Catholic Community Services 

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Many buyers and particularly sellers have been asking questions about selling during an election year, COVID pandemic, and a Civil Rights movement. 

In this episode, Jordan Cain joins to weigh in on what he has been seeing, and questions he has been fielding on whether it is a right time to buy or sell a home right now. We also provide ya'll with some friendly brotherly banter ;)

Follow Jordan Cain online:

Instagram - @jcainhomes

Welcome back to Season 4 of the insideABODE podcast!

This summer has been extremely busy, and the Abode office has been in the trenches helping clients. This week we open up with Abode realtor Ian Broadie, who gives us an update on the forbearance market and how he thinks things may play out at the end of 2020.

Follow Ian Broadie online:

Instagram: @ianbroadie

The Knicely Group has taken off this Summer, as they have been really really buy serving their clients. What does 2-3 listings every week going live look like? What are some things buyers brokers can do make the selling agent's life easier? Can you ask questions of the selling agent about the property?

These are all questions we answer in this short, efficient podcast. Take a seat as The Knicely Group share insight on their busy month of July!

Follow the Knicely Group online:

www.theknicelygroup.com

This is a special episode where Dave gets to sit down with a childhood friend, Nigel Chiddick, as they talk about immigration, race, and black representation in the roofing industry. Nigel's story and perspective is fascinating; as an immigrant coming from Trinidad and Tobago, he has a different slant on racism in America. Sit tight for this frank talk between two longtime friends. 

Follow Nigel on LinkedIn:

Nigel Chiddick

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Last year, Team Diva (Capitol Hill, Seattle - Coldwell Banker Bain) traveled down to Windermere Abode to check out the office and hop on the podcast while celebrating PRIDE month. This year, Dave jumped on The Divas weekly Facebook Live show, The Roy and Kim Show! 

On the show they discussed a timely event that took place in local politics, and they also covered racism in real estate in general. Always a good time, check out this lively discussion! 

Follow the Divas online:

Link to the video version of the show

Are you a buyer that is planning on entering the housing market, or have been in the housing market, but haven't found that home? Take a listen as Derrik Shockman provides some of his personal experience and strategies he has used to help get some of his buyers navigate this market, and under contract! 

Follow Derrik Shockman online:

Instagram - @derrikshockman

In this episode, Realtor LaTosha Thomas co-hosts a live buyer’s forum with lender Marlyn Martinez, of American Pacific Mortgage. They also invite special guests on this hour long class, so make sure to give this informational podcast a listen!

Some of the topics covered:

Take a listen!

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*This podcast was recorded prior to the OSPI announcement on what schools look like going into the 2020-21 school year*

Now that most school districts have survived the second half of the year while implementing distance learning, we had the opportunity to sit down with educators Antoine Paige, Tashi Langton, and Travor Kagochi to talk about the impacts of COVID and how they managed their virtual classrooms. 

We also touched on inequities for black and brown students, undocumented students, and students with special needs. Tune in for the first education centered podcast we have hosted! 

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CREDIT, CREDIT, CREDIT!!! Have you ever wondered what effect credit has on your ability to purchase a house? Allison O'Hagan hosts as she sits down with Marlyn Martinez with AP Mortgage @homeloanswithmarlyn and Credit Repair Specialist Terril Davis with Platoon 720 Business and Credit Solutions @thecreditinstructor.  Terril breaks down his business and how he works alongside clients to repair their credit and get them in a position to purchase a home while Marlyn sheds light on credit requirements needed to purchase a home. 

Subscribe to the insideABODE podcast! Or visit www.windermereabode.com for more content, information on homes, Tacoma, and everything else!

Follow Allison O'Hagan online:

Instagram: @allisonohagan