Tina’s special segment this week:

Money Chat: Criminal History for Seattle Rental Applicants Not Considered Under New Law

Joining Tina in the studio this week:

Keith Medley is the owner of Final Phase Inspection.  He launched his business in 2012 and has been a licensed Washington State Home Inspector since.  Keith has spent his early years learning the “ins and outs” of home construction and has become a member of American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).  Final Phase Inspection is a proud sponsor of the Boys & Girls Club, and supporters of the National Guard and Reserve.  In The Money Hour segment today, Keith and business partner Brian talk about the dangers of waiving your home inspection.  Listen to Keith & Brian’s segment.

Andria Bovey educates about the likely event we each face:  needing care or being called upon to be a caregiver one day. Because 3 out of 4 people will need long term care, and many people are either unaware there are solutions to fund care or fail to plan soon enough, Andria makes time to speak to groups and organizations as frequently as possible to raise awareness about pre-planning for extended care.   Andria is LTC Partnership certified and consults by webinar with individuals and business owners in several states.  Listen to Andria’s segment.

Francine Schneider with RE/MAX Integrity has over 17 years’ experience in the industry with a background of a Master in Educational Technology and a Bachelor in Linguistic.  She successfully got these degrees between her main careers in interior design and real estate. A few of Francine’s designations are Certified Luxury Home Marketing, New Construction Specialist, Certification in Negotiation and Senior Real Estate Specialist.  When people ask Francine what she does, her response is, “I sell my time and knowledge and help my clients buy and sell properties. I teach them the process and complex transactions of real estate.”  In The Money Hour segment today, Francine discusses today’s real estate market.  Listen to Francine’s segment.

Tina’s special segment this week:

Money Chat: Flipping a House & the Possible Tax Consequences

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Jeff Prescott with RE/MAX Metro Realty moved from Portland to Seattle in 1986. He arrived without a job and a friend suggested getting his real estate license and he did.  A year later in 1987 he earned “Rookie of The Year”. Now Jeff has over 25 years of experience. He has worked through many economic cycles in his career and is committed to making the housing stock increasingly efficient with energy use and “re-purposing” existing materials for new uses. Jeff regularly provides consultations for clients on ways to update their home, take advantage of new technologies and maximize their return on investment.  In The Money Hour segment today, Jeff provides tips on how to protect your home while on vacation. Listen to Jeff’s segment.

Denny Conner with CRD Design Build has been helping greater Seattle homeowners transform their homes through remodeling since 1980. Realizing there was often a gap between the designs clients brought him and what they could afford, he helped pioneer the design-build service in the early 1990s. He founded his company with the goal of establishing a home remodeling and construction business that treats its customers with dignity and respect. Building has been Denny’s lifelong passion, and there’s nothing he likes better than shaping homes to fit the owners’ lifestyle.  In The Money Hour segment today Denny discusses remodeling in Seattle’s hot real estate market.  Listen to Denny’s segment.

Tiffany Gough with Edward Jones started her financial career in banking in 1990 and has worked for several banks and other financial companies for the last 27 years. In 2014, she found her home in Edward Jones and loves what she does. In February 2017, Tiffany was recognized by Seattle Magazine in their Five Star Wealth Manager section. In June 2017, she recently won the firm’s exclusive Spirit of Partnership Award for outstanding performance during 2017.  Tiffany personally loves working with everyone in whatever life stage they are in.  Is money controlling you or are you controlling your money? Working with a financial advisor can also help you define your goals and help you reach them.  In The Money Hour segment today, Tiffany provides five tips for women business owners. Listen to Tiffany’s segment.

Tina’s special segment this week:

Money Chat: Freddie Mac May Help Fill the Need for Affordable Rental Homes

Joining Tina in the studio this week:

Denise Lones founding partner of The Lones Group, brings over two decades of experience in the real estate industry. With expertise in strategic marketing, business analysis, branding, new home project planning, product development, and agent/broker coaching and training, Denise is nationally recognized as the source for all things real estate.  Denise’s background in residential real estate sales and management includes an impressive list of awards. She was recently nominated by Inman News as one of the “100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders” in the country. Denise is a strong and respected “voice” in the real estate community.  In The Money Hour segment today, Denise talks about the 2017 / 2018 real estate market and trends.  Listen to Denise’s segment.

 

Tina’s special segment this week:

Money Chat: Trigger Leads Listen to The Money Chat

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Maja Butler with Realogics Sotheby’s has over 40 years of experience in the local real estate market and specializes in the Eastside luxury market and brings a wealth of knowledge and insights from her experience as a single-family home builder, designer/stager, offering her buyers and sellers the unique advantage when purchasing or selling a home in today’s dynamic marketplace.  Maja is passionate about doing “whatever it takes” to provide her clients with the famous “white glove service” Realogics Sotheby’s is so famous for providing.  In The Money Hour segment today, Maja talks about today’s real estate market. Listen to Maja’s segment

John Kotalik is the owner of a Farmers Insurance Agency in Downtown Redmond working to make sure that the autos, homes and lives for the average consumer are adequately protected. John is a big advocate for protecting his clients using the tool of adding an umbrella to get coverages up to a level where they protect the average consumer in the Seattle area. John has over 30 years of extensive business and insurance experience in the Puget Sound area that he brings to bare in advising customers. In The Money Hour segment today John talks about what generates the rate you pay on your home and auto insurance.  Listen to John’s segment.

Ryan Lundquist is a certified residential appraiser in the Sacramento area. His clients include home owners, real estate agents, governmental agencies, attorneys, and lenders. Ryan runs the Sacramento Appraisal Blog, which is a top-ranking appraisal blog in the United States. Ryan has been seen multiple times on CBS, quoted in local and national publications, he is the Chair of the Housing Opportunity Committee with the Sacramento Association of Realtors, and he is a board member of the Real Estate Appraisers Association of Sacramento. Ryan also won the Affiliate of the Year award in 2014 from the Sacramento Association of Realtors.  In The Money Hour segment today, Ryan talks about Appraisals. Listen to Ryan’s segment.

Tina’s special segment this week:

Money Chat: Credit Tips to Increase Your Credit Score Listen to The Money Chat

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Russ Hokanson is the CEO of Seattle King County Association of Realtors (SKCAR).  His vast experience includes 20 years of association management and an additional 10 years in governmental and public relations and leadership development.  In The Money Hour segment today, Russ gives us some insight on housing affordability for our children in King County. Listen to Russ’ segment.

Kari Scott with John L. Scott Real Estate has been in the industry for over 20 years.  She was recognized in the top 1% of all John L Scott agents for the year of 2015.  She has received many awards throughout her career, such as President Elite Award for Outstanding Production, 201-2015 Five Star Real Estate Agent Award “Seattle Magazine” to name a couple.  90% of her business is from repeat or referral due to her “Nordstrom” quality of service.  In The Money Hour segment today, Kari gives market tips to write a winning offer.  Listen to Kari’s segment.

Karen Koenig with Edward Jones strives to serve clients in an unbiased fashion with the support of a strong team of home office professionals.  She focuses on helping a select group of entrepreneurs and families develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies.  Karen received her undergraduate degree from Concordia University in Seward, NE, and an MBA in supply chain leadership from Indiana University Kelley School of Business/North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC. She holds her life, accident, and health insurance agent license, FINRA 7 and 66 registrations.  In The Money Hour segment today, Karen discusses aspiring entrepreneurs.  Listen to Karen’s segment.

Tina’s special segment this week:

Money Chat: 8 Biggest Mistakes 1st Homebuyers Make Listen to The Money Chat

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Dan Wingard captivates audiences with a motivational message and musical WOW factor that sparks creativity, ignites innovation and leads to purposeful productivity. He is a graduate of Accomplishment Coaching®; is a Certified Startup Expert™, trained to build 6 figure businesses; was the CEO of Keller Williams Realty in Bellevue and now leads their Productivity Coaching program. Dan has been a consistent 6 figure entrepreneur while incorporating his passion for music into his life and businesses. He is committed to helping solopreneurs profit from their unique gifts and passion, bringing positive energy, music and powerful messages to keynote presentations, masterminds, coaching and workshops.  In The Money Hour segment today, Dan talks about common entrepreneurial mistakes and how to avoid them.  Listen to Dan’s segment.

Vincent Humphrey is an Attorney at Humphrey & Associates PLLC which focuses on Family Law, Real Estate, and Civil litigation. His passion is in bringing justice and clarity to those in need. His experiences allow him to work well in many different situations, and his service first mentality allows him to break past the toughest scenarios.  Vincent holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Idaho College of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington. He has advised executives from fortune 100 companies as well as the working man/woman at the local grocery store. In The Money Hour segment today, Vincent discusses important tips to know prior to your court date. Listen to Vincent’s segment.

Terry Carlson was trained as an Irlen Screener in 2008 and an Irlen Diagnostician in 2011. She also has a Masters in Special Education/Endorsement in Reading.  She has been teaching in the public-school system for over 20 years, in the secondary Special Education Literacy Programs. Terry was introduced to the Irlen overlays when she was searching for specific interventions when student’s progress stalled. She was given a set of overlays by the literacy coach, placed them on the text that the students were reading and they immediately reported “the words don’t move any more, I can see the words clearly now.” They then advanced quickly once this barrier was removed. In some cases, some students were promoted out of special education. This was when Terry realized it was a piece of the puzzle that was missing for some students and she was elected to be trained as an Irlen Screener.  In The Money Hour segment today, Terry talks about how struggles with reading and concentration may be linked to visual perceptual problems.  Listen to Terry’s segment.

Tina’s special segment this week:

Money Chat: Single Closed Program Listen to The Money Chat

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Shannon Affholter is the executive director of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, the largest and oldest local home builders association in the nation. Previously, he was the vice president of business and economic development for Economic Alliance Snohomish County. While there, he advanced strategic growth plans, advocated on behalf of business and fostered economic development in the region. He also was elected to serve two terms on the Everett City Council. Prior to his tenure at Economic Alliance Snohomish County, Affholter was a business development executive at the regional accounting firm of Moss Adams and an account executive with Merck. He holds an MBA from Western Washington University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Pacific Lutheran University.  In The Money Hour segment today, Shannon talks about how the demand for housing has significantly outpaced residential housing supply.  Listen to Shannon’s segment.

Vivian Peterson is a real estate agent with Windermere Real Estate. Prior to joining the world of Real Estate, Vivian was a successful entrepreneur and restaurant owner; she has become an expert in providing clients with what they want and need in their next new home. She enjoys spending time with her daughter, exploring the outdoors, boating on the Puget Sound and has a passion for cooking. As a Seattle native, Vivian has extensive knowledge of the different cities and neighborhoods across the region. She serves King and Snohomish county, specializing in home buying and selling, first time home buyers, relocation and luxury homes.  In The Money Hour segment today, Kim talks about today’s HOT real estate market.  Listen to Vivian’s segment.

Scott Schaaf is the President with SW Group Credit Repair.  He is a nationally recognized credit expert who works with the leading banks in the nation to help people be able to get approved for mortgages and other loans.  In The Money Hour segment today, Scott helps us understand credit.  Listen to Scott’s segment.

Tina’s special segment this week:

Money Chat: Removing Your Mortgage Insurance Listen to The Money Chat

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Dennis Yamasaki is a well-respected Financial Strategist with Affirmative Financial Services. He takes pride in continually searching for out-of-the-box solutions that will better serve his clients’ needs. His strategies in wealth building have historically prevented or minimized the tremendous losses during the Great Recession of 2008 and the Dot.Com recession from late 2000 through 2002. Dennis received the “Presidential Award” from Flexible Plan Investments for reaching over $1M of assets under management in his first year in business as an investment advisor. He’s been published in “Proactive Advisor Magazine” twice. First as a cover story in the June 8, 2016 issue giving his insights on his financial services business. The second was a white paper entitled “A Case for Active Tactical Investing” in the August 8, 2016 issue.  In The Money Hour segment today, Dennis discusses business succession planning using life and disability insurance.  Listen to Dennis’ segment.

Kim Fraser a local Realtor who works at John L. Scott in Downtown Bellevue. Kim has just celebrated her 15th year with John L. Scott and Is in the TOP 1% of all brokers within John L. Scott. She has sold over 900 homes in her career and loves helping people with their real estate needs, she is also earned credentials as an Accredited Staging Professional as well as a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist.  In The Money Hour segment today, Kim talks about today’s HOT real estate market. Listen to Kim’s segment.

Dr. Kabran Chapek with Amen Clinic is a Naturopathic Physician with a primary focus on psychiatry. He is passionate about helping patients achieve optimal brain health using highly effective yet gentle therapeutic agents and methods including minerals, amino acids, botanical medicine, vitamins, hormones, medications and therapeutic lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise. With nearly 10 years’ experience in mental health, he has been helping patients at the Amen Clinics Northwest for the past 3 years, using sophisticated neuro-imaging technology to help diagnose and treat a host of brain challenges including ADD, depression, anxiety, addiction and Alzheimer’s. In The Money Hour segment today, Dr. Kabran Chapek talks about the importance of investing in brain health and how it can improve the health of your finances.  Listen to Dr. Kabran Chapek’s segment.

Tina’s special segment this week: Money Chat: Removing Your Mortgage Insurance Listen to The Money Chat Joining Tina in the studio this week: Dennis Yamasaki is a well-respected Financial Strategist with Affirmative Financial Services. He takes pride in continually searching for out-of-the-box solutions that will better serve his clients’ needs. His strategies in wealth building have historically […]

Tina’s special segment this week:

Money Chat: Removing Your Mortgage Insurance Listen to The Money Chat

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Rosemary West and Maja Butler are a dynamic team with Sotheby’s International Realty. Rosemary attributes her success to her extensive marketing and sales experience, advertising, and public relations that have formed the foundation of her large local network, thriving on repeat and referral business throughout the years.  Maja specializes in the Eastside luxury market and brings a wealth of knowledge and insights from her experience as a single-family home builder, designer/stager, offering her buyers and sellers the unique advantage when purchasing or selling a home in today’s dynamic marketplace.  In The Money Hour segment today, Rosemary and Maja discuss our insane real estate market. Listen to Rosemary and Maja’s segment.

Tony Sablan is a Wealth Adviser with New York Life. He is also the Founder of Ultimate Wealth Strategies based in Bellevue, WA. Tony also works with individuals, families, and business owners to identify what motivates them, what keeps them up at night and then focuses on financial solutions that can help make their goals a reality. He not only relies on his own knowledge and experience but also on the expertise of his team of specialists. His mission is to develop enduring relationships with clients by providing expert guidance pertaining to life insurance strategies, investments, and upgrading people’s financial plans.  In The Money Hour segment today, Tony talks about strategies to building a better retirement.  Listen to Tony’s segment.

Melissa Masterleo is a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Bain specializing in residential property management. Her attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of the trends and issues facing property owners has earned her a reputation for professional excellence and the respect of her peers. She regularly gets referrals from her colleagues from a variety of brokerages, as well as from her many satisfied clients. Her high standing with a deep bench of trusted vendors allows her to offer excellent service across the board. She has been the number one Coldwell Banker Bain property manager for the last five years.  In The Money Hour segment today, Melissa discusses the implications of the Seattle City Council revisions to the landlord-tenant ordinance.  Listen to Melissa’s segment.