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How do you get your offer accepted without overpaying?In this episode, we break down real buyer strategies that are working in Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood, Gig Harbor, and across Pierce County. From writing stronger offers to understanding seller psychology, we explain how buyers can compete strategically instead of just throwing more money at a deal.If you’re buying a home in Tacoma or anywhere in Pierce County, this episode will give you practical tools you can use immediately.Thinking about buying? Reach out for a custom breakdown of what’s happening in your specific neighborhood, and make sure to check out the Market Update episode with Dave from February 20th!Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction to Home Buying Strategies02:13 Celebrating Black History Month05:57 Current Market Trends and Buyer Questions09:47 Winning Strategies for Home Buyers12:05 The Impact of Interest Rates on Buying Decisions15:39 Navigating the Market: Opportunities for Buyers16:00 Navigating Buyer Frustrations17:17 Crafting Competitive Offers19:03 Adapting to Market Changes20:39 Strategies for First-Time Buyers22:32 Understanding Backup Positions24:26 The Importance of Agent Relationships26:14 Overcoming Market Mindsets28:16 Financing Conversations Made Easy29:55 Fast Food Favorites: Taco Bell vs. Others32:39 Music and Mental Health: The Power of Working Out35:28 Cultural Insights: Japan's Convenience Stores and SnacksResources:Spencer Eiseman on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-eiseman/Spencer Eiseman on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spencer_eiseman/Website - https://spencereiseman.com------------------------------------------🏡 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real estate tips and updates!🔑 Connect with one of our agents! 👇https://www.windermereabode.com/people➡ WEBSITE ➳  www.windermereabode.com➡ INSIDE ABODE PODCAST ➳ 🎙️Subscribe and listen to the insideABODE podcast➡I N S T A G R A M ➳  /windermereabode

This podcast is a throwback episode of the Black History Month Reflection series, where Dave sits down with local black and brown professionals in and around Tacoma. We're bringing conversations that we often have in private, out in the public. Be a fly on the wall as Dave chats with these great individuals.

Skyway native Pearl Nelson has lost his family member to a murder at the hands of the police. In this podcast, he opens up about how the event has shaped him, and we get a raw look at the ripples of a murder at the hands of the police. 

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This podcast is part of a series of Black History Month Reflections with local black and brown professionals in and around Tacoma. We're bringing conversations that we often have in private, out in public. Be a fly on the wall as Dave chats with these great individuals as we wrap up Black History Month 2022.

Jiquanda Nelson is a multi-faceted entrepreneur and social disruptor, and the CEO of Diversity Window, a Diversity Equity and Inclusion technology organization. She’s also the host of the podcast, Smalltown Girl, and an ambassador to Black Girls Run, an organization that encourages black women in the running space. 

In this episode Jiquanda speaks on her experiences growing up that led to her "why" today. In that is black joy... why we need it and how Jiquanda highlights black joy in her life. Jiquanda's personality alone will give you an idea of how she rocks! 

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In this episode, we get an impromptu visit from Harrison Beacher, one-third of the Coalition Properties real estate team based out of Washington D.C.

Harrison and Dave reflect and pontificate on real estate, black pop culture, and general blackness... be a fly on the wall as they dive in! 

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Will the Pierce County housing market have is normal cyclical Spring this season? 👀Dave dives into Pierce County real estate market data and looks at where inventory could be headed, days on market, and buyer data... where are they looking to buy right now?

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*This throwback episode kicks off our Black History Month reflection series. We'll be sharing classic conversations and episodes that still ring true today.*

Want to hear a crazy story? Spend the next half hour listening to Devin Hampton's story; from dropping out of the University of Washington, to being laid off at Alaska Airlines, and finding his way to working for the Obama campaign, which led to leading a government agency over Obama's eight years in office. 

Devin now resides in Oakland with his wife, so of course Dave and Devin find time to talk about the Oakland housing market

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This episode we spend time looking at the Pierce County Luxury market with Luxury Specialist Heidi Hurst from the Heidi Hurst Team.

Heidi and Dave dive into some January numbers as of the time of recording and talk about the Windermere Premier Program, what it takes to make a home a 'Premier Listing' by Windermere, and other sections of the luxury market and how buyers are responding, or not responding 👀

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Looking for somewhere to eat in Tacoma but you can't choose? Are you new and just don't know where to go? We got you!

Abodie Kiss'Swanna Curtis joins the show to talk about her top ten favorite spots in Tacoma!

What's your favorite? Let us know!

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Did you know Martin Luther King was a strong advocate for fair housing, and his assassination was the precursor to the Fair Housing Act being passed in 1968? In this episode, Dave takes a look at a speech Dr. King made in Chicago, and then takes a look at housing data by race, provided by the National Association of Realtors. ----------------------------🏡 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real estate tips and updates!🔑 Connect with one of our agents! 👇https://www.windermereabode.com/people➡ WEBSITE ➳  www.windermereabode.com➡ INSIDE ABODE PODCAST ➳ 🎙️Subscribe and listen to the insideABODE podcast➡I N S T A G R A M ➳  /windermereabode

In this episode of Inside Abode, Dave Jones sits down with Jenny Wetzel to break down what’s ahead for the 2026 real estate market. The conversation focuses on intentional strategy—how smart pricing, thoughtful improvements, and early planning can separate successful sellers from the rest.

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