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Open House with Team Reba

Reba Haas, Eric Aasnesswww.teamreba.com
You can expect this show to be educational, informative and, on occasion, a bit ridiculous but it will never be boring.

Episodes

Episode # 19 - First Time Homebuyer Class

In this episode of Open House with Team Reba, Eric and Reba talk about first time homebuyers.Did you know if you are a first time homebuyer and want to take advantage of certain home buyer programs and credits that you must attend a Washington State Housing Finance Commission approved seminar? Support the show

Jan 19, 201649 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Episode # 18 - Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015

Did you know that at the end of December Congress had passed the Protecting Americans from tax hikes act of 2015 ? This act has made some of our tax credits permanent. Listen below to last weeks radio show where Eric touches on some points of the bill and click the link above to see more in depth information. Support the show...

Jan 12, 201649 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Episode # 17 - Using Social Media to Promote Your Business

Happy New Year everyone! The beginning of another year is always a time to reflect on the past year and plan for the future year ahead of you. 2016 is already setting up to be another amazing year in the Puget Sound Real Estate market and we hope we can assist you in achieving some of your New Year Real Estate Goals. Support the show

Jan 05, 201649 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode #14 - Thermography with Larry Stratton of Cascade Thermal Imaging; Solar, Energy Efficiency and Retrofits with Joe Deets

On this week’s 'Open House" Reba and Eric talk about energy efficiency and retrofits. Larry Stratton from Cascade Thermal Imaging will discuss infrared thermal imaging and energy audits. Joe Deets from Solar Winds speak of adding solar panels to single family homes. You'll learn all about why these technologies matter and how you can apply them to your home to save money, keep a house safer from potential water damage (our biggest threat in the PacNW), and overall get a sense of b...

Dec 15, 201550 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode # 13 - Award Winning Professionals Provide the Best Service

In this week’s episode of 'Open House' we’ll be talking about what separates these two award winning professionals from the pack and what they give their clients that you just can’t find anywhere else. Plus, a few surprises will be offered along the way. Join us as we cover what these two do in their daily work to support their clients in successful home transactions and what they can do for you. Support the show...

Dec 08, 201550 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode # 12 - Giving Tuesday

It's Giving Tuesday and In this episode of 'Open House', Reba and Eric talk about giving. They will also be reviewing TRID, and it’s impact on closings. TRID is amalgam of multiple acronyms – (T)ruth in Lending (R)eal Estate Settlement Procedures (I)ntegrated (D)isclosure. Original Air Date: 12/1/15 Support the show

Dec 02, 201550 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode #11 - Love Letters to Sellers

In this episode of 'Open House', Reba and Eric talk about letters that buyers write to sellers to help them win the house, especially in the case of multiple offers. Original Air Date: 11/17/15 Support the show

Nov 18, 201550 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode #8 - The Spooky Side of Real Estate

What are some of the scariest elements of real estate and financing? Phantom promises of construction built to code? Ominous ghosts of damages past? Zombie properties? Maybe even the specter of unnatural deaths in a home? Yikes! Who you gonna call? Forget Ghostbusters! In this episode, Reba and Eric set their sights on the monsters of real estate. Learn where to go for answers about possible deaths in a residence, creepy signs of inadequate repairs, and how to get a CLUE (Comprehensive Loss Unde...

Oct 28, 201550 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode #7 - Helping a Seller Prep Their Home for Sale is Like Online Dating

In this episode of "Open House", Reba and Eric discuss how helping a seller prep their home for sale is like online dating. We’re really excited about bringing to a bigger audience great real estate and lending conversation that is insightful, informative and relevant. Original Air Date: 10/20/15 Support the show

Oct 20, 201550 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode #5 - What We Can't Talk About

In this episode of 'Open House', Reba and Eric talk about taboo topics in real estate. We’re really excited about bringing to a bigger audience great real estate and lending conversation that is insightful, informative and relevant. Original broadcast: 10/5/15 Support the show

Oct 06, 201550 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode #4 - Seattle Neighborhoods and the Walk Score

On this week's 'Open House' - Reba and Eric explain that as a buyer, it is best to be fully engaged in the process of deciding what is important. In this episode, Reba and Eric discuss their limitations on what they legally can talk about with a buyer. They also talk about the different Seattle neighborhoods and considering the walk score for clients. Originally aired: 9/29/15 Support the show...

Sep 29, 201550 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode #2 - Pre-Approval Strategies

In this episode of 'Open House', Reba and Eric talk about the Federal Reserve changing interest rates, global economies and financial developments. Eric covers the interest rally and Reba hones in the lack of real estate property with potential reasons. Reform and regulations in the mortgage industry have driven up costs. Both Reba and Eric discuss different pre-approval strategies for buyers. Support the show

Sep 22, 201550 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode #1 - First Episode with Reba Haas of Team Reba at RE/MAX Metro Eastside & Eric Aasness of HomeStreet Bank Home Lending

We’re really excited about bringing to a bigger audience great real estate and lending conversation that is insightful, informative and relevant. Enjoy the content and be sure to send us your questions for the show at [email protected] before each week’s episode. Please provide your contact info so we can reach out to you as well if your question is something we cannot address on air, or to perhaps have you as a guest on the show with your question. We will be creating content that will follow a...

Sep 15, 201550 minSeason 1Ep. 1