In this episode of insideABODE Live, Windermere's Principal Economist Jeff Tucker joins to give us his insights on the 2024 housing market and what to expect moving forward into 2025. FED rates, housing inventory, jobs... it's all here! Tap in 🤝🏾

Follow Jeff Tucker online:

Instagram - @windermere_econ

Youtube - Windermere Real Estate Youtube

Have any questions about areas you'd like the show to cover? Or do you have any other questions regarding the Pierce County housing market? Feel free to email Dave Jones at [email protected].

You ever heard the saying, 'Your NETWORK is your NET WORTH?' In this episode of the insideABODE Podcast Dave and Heidi Hurst of the Heidi Hurst Team sit down to talk about how her national network of realtors has helped her clients obtain a high level of service across the country.

Call/Text: 253.232.5100

In this episode of insideABODE, Dave Jones discusses the current state of the real estate market, focusing on architectural trends, market rates, and price dynamics in the Pacific Northwest. He emphasizes the popularity of Craftsman homes, the potential for rate cuts, and the importance of understanding inventory levels. The conversation also highlights sales trends and opportunities for buyers in the current market landscape.

Follow Dave Jones online:

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⁠Website

All the links!

Have any questions about areas you'd like the show to cover? Or do you have any other questions regarding the Pierce County housing market? Feel free to email Dave Jones at [email protected].

Hailing from the Southside of Chicago, Founder and entrepreneur Desiree Wilkins-Finch joins the podcast to speak on her experience starting her consulting firm, and more recently the Tacoma Black Fund.

Desiree gives insight to why she started the fund and other tidbits she learned along the way. Dave and Desiree dive into a myriad of topics around black leadership and being black in professional spaces.

Listen in!

Follow Desiree Wilkins-Finch online:

LinkedIn

Tacoma Black Fund

Have any questions about areas you'd like the show to cover? Or do you have any other questions regarding the Pierce County housing market? Feel free to email Dave Jones at [email protected].

In this episode, Dave Jones interviews Jessica Knicely (one half of The Knicely Group). They discuss the definition of luxury, the differences between the luxury markets in Tacoma and Gig Harbor, and the importance of location, views, and lifestyle in luxury properties.

They also touch on the changing landscape of Gig Harbor and the increase in amenities and convenience.

Follow The Knicely Group online:

Instagram: ⁠@theknicelygroup

Have any questions about areas you'd like the show to cover? Or do you have any other questions regarding the Pierce County housing market? Feel free to email Dave Jones at [email protected].

Should professional athletes invest in real estate?

In the first episode of season 10 of the insideABODE podcast Abode agents Derrik Shockman and Jordan Dam join to talk about pros investing in real estate and the opportunities that exist... there might be some other sport takes as well 👀

Follow Derrik Shockman online:

Instagram: ⁠⁠@derrikshockman

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Follow Jordan Dam online:

Instagram: @jordandam.homes, @jdam23

Have any questions about areas you'd like the show to cover? Or do you have any other questions regarding the Pierce County housing market? Feel free to email Dave Jones at [email protected].

In this episode, Windermere Abode agent Spencer Eiseman discusses home sale contingencies and what a seller should consider before accepting one. If you don't know what a contingent offer is, or want to learn strategies and tips on navigating one, this episode is for you!

Follow Spencer Eiseman online:

Instagram: ⁠@spencer_eiseman

⁠Webpage⁠

Have any questions about areas you'd like the show to cover? Or do you have any other questions regarding the Pierce County housing market? Feel free to email Dave Jones at [email protected].

In this episode, Abode agent Victoria Stoughton joins to talk about the importance of inspections for first-time home buyers, the cost of inspections, the duration of the inspection period, and how major issues discovered during inspections are resolved. Victoria emphasizes the need for buyers to have a realtor who can navigate the negotiation process and ensure that repairs are done properly. They also touch on the use of seller-procured inspections and the challenges of working on a property before closing.

Follow Victoria Stoughton online:

Instagram: @victoriatakestacoma

Webpage

Have any questions about areas you'd like the show to cover? Or do you have any other questions regarding the Pierce County housing market? Feel free to email Dave Jones at [email protected].

With higher rates and inventory staying at lower levels, how do we advocate for and help first-time buyers navigate this shifting landscape?

Maddy Mixter joins the podcast to talk buyer advocacy, particularly home buyers from marginalized communities and lack the resources needed to purchase (not just financial, but other resources as well).

WSHFC (Washington State Housing Finance Commission) First Time Home Buyer resources:

Covenant Home Ownership Program

Home Advantage Program

Down Payment Assistance

Follow Maddy online:

Instagram - @maddymixter.realtor

Website

Have any questions about areas you'd like Dave to cover? Or do you have any other questions regarding the Pierce County housing market? Feel free to email Dave at [email protected].

In this episode, Ferrah Seifert joins the podcast to discuss the current real estate market trends in Pierce County. The conversation touches on the importance of terms in real estate transactions and the value of having a realtor. They also discuss the price action of homes in the market and various points your realtor should consider based on the numbers.

Follow Ferrah online:

Instagram

Website

Have any questions about areas you'd like Dave to cover? Or do you have any other questions regarding the Pierce County housing market? Feel free to email Dave at [email protected].