Owning a home is not for everyone and in this unique episode Andrew shares his struggle. From being pressured into buying a home to having constant headaches and financial stress to now preparing to live out his true dreams. Selling thehome was the right choice for him and we had some unique challenges along the way. In this case, he needed 8 contractors to agree to do the work AND get paidat closing - no easy feat! Shoutout to all the amazing people who worked on this home, made it ready to sell AND an incredibly good buy for the next owners!

Want to see who he worked with??

Greener Cleaner - cleaned all the HVAC ductshttps://greenercleanerheating.com/

Champion Power Washing - cleaned the roof,driveway and curb

https://www.championpw.com/

Adaptive Roofing - repaired everything roof related

https://adaptiveroofingwa.com/

West Seattle Electric and Solar - upgraded electrical panel

https://westseattlenaturalenergy.com/

Insulation NW - attic insulation repair/replacement https://insulationnw.com/

Leakless Plumb - all new PEX plumbing and new sewer connectionhttps://leaklessplumb.com/

RC Custom Masonry - relined the chimney and made itsafe for wood burning again!

https://rccustommasonry.com/

Toolmeister Remodelling - all the additional repairs https://toolmeisterremodeling.com/

360 House Cleaning - the final push to get it listed!https://www.360housecleaning.com/

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Nickie Robbs Homes

I started this podcast to leverage what I'm good at (education) and fill a gap I see for the home owner and future home owner - easy to access information and access to local professionals!

Real Life and Real Estate was the attempt to blend the many issues facing not only real estate buyers and sellers but also the real life issues of the home owner.

Since the internet loves hyperlocal and there is another podcast out there with a similar name, I decided to lean into what's truly important: My Local Connections.

I've lived in or near Puyallup since 2000. I've raised kids in Graham, been in the Bethel and Puyallup school districts and moved to the city in 2018. I've been meeting some incredible professionals and I want them to get the exposure they deserve.

Roofer

Electrician

Home remodel

Life Insurance

Landscape

and so much more.... Who will you need to know? How will you know who you can trust? How can you know if they're locally owned and operated?

I can handle that for you. That has not changed. I'm still bringing you vetted pros that I know and trust to work with my clients, for my family or on my own home.

I will still be bringing the stories of real home buyers and sellers because their story is unique. Their story may be similar to yours. You may hear some resource or tool that worked for them that will work for you too. Real stories. Real Life. Local.

So subscribe, share and bookmark this podcast on your favorite platform! I may be bringing someone you need to know next week!

Puyallup Home Pros - serving the local homeowner.

When you know NOW is the time, how do you get started? Tune in to this easy to follow episode where Nickie walks you through the first steps.

1) Talk to me! I can help you determine if there's important factors to consider or if you're ready to go. Even if you don't live in my area, I'd still love to talk to you and offer insight for how to get started and pick a good agent for you.

2) Talk to a lender and get your financing secured. There are so many ways you can do this, let me demystify what I can and suggest professionals that can help.

3) See homes and start discovering what is truly important. It's not always bedroom and bathroom count.

Let's go. It's so easy. Let's talk.

💡 In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Boden of Ascend Wealth to explore creative ways to leverage retirement accounts and savings—whether it’s investing in real estate, helping a loved one buy a home, or financing improvements for your own property.

Stephanie is passionate about demystifying 401(k)s, IRAs, and other retirement strategies, making them accessible and practical for everyday financial goals.

Tune in and discover fresh insights and actionable ideas that could spark new possibilities for how your money can work harder for you.

To reach Stephanie Boden:

[email protected]

www.ascendwealth.info

206-895-5656

When clutter starts getting in the way of your life, Junk Commandos is ready to roll. I sat down with Clark Osvog to talk about how he built this mission-driven junk removal company — and the heart behind every haul. Whether it’s clearing out a garage, moving an old freezer, or helping someone through a major life transition, Clark’s team shows up with respect, care, and a plan. With roots in military service and a strong commitment to hiring veterans, Junk Commandos brings discipline, empathy, and purpose to every job.

When you need help with heart, call the team that serves with purpose — Junk Commandos.

Website

253-426-0477

Ready to consider moving?

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Special thanks to William Robbs for editing this episode!

Curious about what’s trending in kitchen and bathroom design? In this episode, I sit down with Amy Moore from Puyallup Design Center to explore the latest styles, smart updates, and what really adds value to your home.

We chat about:

• Which upgrades offer the best return on investment
• What to update before selling your home
• Whether colored cabinets and subway tile are still in style
• And how to make design choices that feel fresh and timeless

It’s a fun, insightful conversation full of laughter, practical tips, and personal takes on what’s hot (and what’s not) in interior design.

Now that you've heard us crack up about our favorite and least favorite things we are seeing in homes, book your appointments now!

Amy: website

Nickie: website

Thank you to my editor for taking out all the times we lost our train of thought!

When you move to a new house it is a HARD reset on habits! It's a new route to work, new schools, new stores, new everything. If you could add just TWO healthy recipes to these new habits, you're off to a great start!

Becky Racine, health coach, and I cook up two very easy recipes:

Egg Roll in a Bowl

Crustless Quiche

If you'd like help jumpstarting other healthy habits you can reach Becky here:

Email

If you'e ready to look at a new home and what a new lifestyle may look like start here:

website

Thank you to WILL ROBBS for editing all of this fun into one episode!

RECIPE for Egg Roll in a Bowl:

1.5 lb ground turkey breast

12 oz shredded cabbage

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp ginger

1/3 c soy sauce

1 Tb sesame oil

1/2 c green onions for garnish

In small bowl combine garlic, ginger, sesame oil and soy sauce, set aside.

In large skillet, brown the turkey over medium-high heat. Add the shredded cabbage and stir to combine. Add the sauce mixture to the meat and veggies. Stir and cook for about 3-5 minutes, until the cabbage has just begun to wilt but is still crunchy. Garnish with green onions if desired. Serve with cauliflower rice, brown rice or basmati rice if desired.

RECIPE for Crustless Quiche:

Heat oven to 350*F

Spray pie tin with small amount of oil

4 eggs

2 C cottage cheese (1%)

1 and 1/3 c mozzarella, reserve 1/3 c

1 tsp oregano

1/4 c Parmesan

10 oz frozen spinach (thawed and press out water)

*optional: 1/2 c diced peppers, 1/2 c diced mushrooms, 1/2 c riced cauliflower

Mix everything but 1/3 c mozzarella in bowl, stir to combine. Pour mixture into pie tin. Top with 1/3 c mozzarella.

Cook for 40-45 minutes, let rest before serving.

In this episode my guests are in the business of helping you solve your own family's housing crisis: parents and adult kids. Have you considered adding a detached dwelling to your property to add affordable housing for your loved ones? Chat with me, Jim and Amy from American Dream Design Build in Puyallup, WA.

Whether a detached tiny home or an attached dwelling, there are so many ways to utilize your medium to large yard! Bring your problems, your dreams or your designs and let Jim and Amy flesh it out!

Visit their website here:

American Dream Design Build

To get started talking about buying land visit me:

www.nickierobbshomes.com

Thank you to Will Robbs for editing this episode!

When there’s one buyer for every four homes, the real estatemarket feels very different than when twenty buyers were competing for one. In this episode, Nickie explores what a home is really worth—from the appraiser’s number to the seller’s emotional equity to the buyer’s perception of value.You’ll learn how shifting market conditions and personal psychology shape pricing, negotiations, and expectations. Whether you’re selling, buying, or just curious, this episode will help you rethink how value is defined—and whyit’s rarely just about the numbers.

Top phrases used today:

Appraised Value: what the bank says your homeis worth and what they are willing to lend on it.

Buyer’s Perception of Value: what they are willingto pay to secure that house. That can be both good (listing price +) or bad(lower than listing price)

To get started on lenders or home values: 

253-226-5213

[email protected]

www.nickierobbshomes.com

This episode was edited and produced by Will Robbs Art

In this episode I am joined by my friend Jon Grahe for a not too serious look at end of life planning. If you have just the bare bones covered (cremation or burial) then you're doing great! Now sit down with someone like Jon to help with the rest.

From prepaid funeral options to really understanding what you're getting, we explore some of the thoughtful choices you will be facing.

Whether you're planning for yourself or supporting a parent, this conversation offers clarity, comfort and few surprising insights to help you say goodbye your way.

To reach Jon:

email

To discuss your home values and it's possibilities:

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