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The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate EP166: Market Insights: What Every Portland Real Estate Pro Needs to Know NowWe're diving into the real reasons the Portland real estate market feels stuck, and spoiler alert, it's not just interest rates or a lack of buyers. In this episode, Steve Nassar and Joe Fistolo of the Portland Real Estate Podcast tackle the state of the market as of May 21st, 2025, revealing the hidden forces at play and what it means for you. Steve and Joe break down why certain segments are struggling more than others (we're looking at you, downtown condos!), and the surprising factors driving high-income earners out of Multnomah County. From...2025-05-261h 29
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate EP165: Why Mindset Beats Skillset Every Time with Steve ScanlonWe’re diving into the real reason you’re not hitting that next level, and spoiler alert, it’s not your marketing plan or your CRM. In this episode, Steve and Joe sit down with nationally renowned coach and speaker Steve Scanlon, founder of Rewire, to explore the real driver behind success in today’s market. Forget the usual "just make the calls" advice. Scanlon breaks down why how you think determines what you do, and whether those changes actually stick. From emotional intelligence to the science of how your brain works, he shares p...2025-03-311h 10The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate EP164: NAR's New Frontier: Colin Mullane on Industry Changes, Clear Cooperation, and the Future of Real EstateBuckle up real estate pros! The industry is changing and we’ve got the inside scoop from someone who knows. In this episode Steve and Joe sit down with Colin Mullane, the candidate for first vice president of NAR, to get the real scoop on what’s going on in the real estate world. From the recent lawsuit settlement to the future of Clear Cooperation, Colin shares what NAR is doing to protect realtors and shape the future of the industry. You’ll hear how these changes aren’t just challenges but opportunities for growth...2024-12-301h 12The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate EP163: Thriving Through Change: Decoupled Commissions, Buyer Agreements, and a New Era for AgentsChange is here, and it’s reshaping the way we do real estate. In this episode, Steve and Joe dive headfirst into the most talked-about changes shaking up the real estate world. From NAR commission updates to buyer rep agreements, they’re unpacking how the last three months have tested—and strengthened—the industry. You’ll hear why these changes haven’t just maintained stability—they’ve opened new doors for growth. Steve and Joe share real-world insights, surprising trends, and proven strategies to navigate the evolving landscape. Discover how decoupled commissions, smarter negotiations, and a f...2024-11-251h 24The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate EP162: Tiffany Larsson and Real Producers Magazine: Guiding and Unifying Our IndustryIt’s all about connection! In this episode, we’re diving into how Real Producers Magazine has transformed the real estate community in Portland over the past seven years. We’re excited to welcome Tiffany Larsson, the driving force behind Real Producers, to share her journey of building a platform that’s far more than just a magazine. Steve and Joe sit down with Tiffany to explore the impact of Real Producers on fostering relationships, showcasing top real estate professionals, and creating meaningful events that help agents thrive. Tiffany provides a behind-the-scenes look at the tho...2024-10-2158 minThe Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate EP161: Rate Cuts, NAR, And Market Updates With Brittany Gibbs And Heather RobbinsTalk about perfect timing! Our powerhouse panel went live just 20 minutes after the Fed dropped rates by a whopping 50 basis points - the first cut in 4 years, signaling the end of a tightening cycle. We're thrilled to welcome back industry experts Brittany Gibbs and Heather Robbins to break it all down for you. In this highly relevant episode, hosts Joe and Steve join these powerful women in real estate to discuss the latest changes and outlooks. We dive into the implementation of NAR regulations and buyer rep agreements, exploring their current impact on all sides o...2024-09-231h 20The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate EP158: Navigating the Future of Real Estate: The Impact of the NAR Lawsuit and What's NextAlmost everything from our last Best of Masters was about the NAR lawsuit and settlement. In fact, this was our largest audience ever. Everyone is interested in knowing how this is going to play out. In this episode, Steve and Joe share what this means to them and what it could look like going forward. They also share insightful comments and questions from listeners. In 2021, there were 100 billion dollars in commissions in the US. Is this pie going to shrink after the NAR lawsuit and settlement? Find out what we think! The NAR law...2024-03-261h 26The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate EP157: How to Stay on Top of Industry, Market, and Tech Changes—with Ken PerryHave you been wondering how to stay on top of all the industry, market, and technology changes in today's real estate world? Understanding market trends, compliance, and leveraging technology has never been more critical. It's not just about navigating the legalities; it's about thriving in a market that demands adaptability, foresight, and integrity. What are the emerging market trends and technological advances that can benefit today’s real estate professionals? Ken Perry, a former lender turned trainer, speaker, outstanding podcast guest and host, and compliance expert, stays on the cutting edge of the ind...2024-02-051h 10The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate EP156: Rebuilding a Real Estate Business in a New Market—with Tucker MerrihewIn 2015, Tucker Merrihew got the idea for The Portland Real Estate Podcast. And he cohosted the show for seven years. But in 2022, Tucker left the Pacific Northwest for the sun and sand of southwest Florida. What has he been up to since then? How does Naples, Florida, differ from Tucker’s old stomping grounds in Lake Oswego? What does it look like to rebuild a real estate business in a new market? On this episode of The Portland Real Estate Podcast, your hosts Joe Fustolo and Steve Nassar catch up with Tucker, discussing ho...2023-12-191h 25The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate EP155: Unpacking Nar Developments—with Rob LevyA Missouri court recently found NAR, HomeServices of America and Keller Williams liable for $1.8B in damages for conspiring to keep commissions artificially high. And there’s a long list of copycat lawsuits advocating a shift in the way commissions are paid in real estate. So, what might that look like? What does it mean for you and your business? Rob Levy has been a licensed Portland REALTOR since 1988 and currently serves as Principal Broker with The Rob Levy Real Estate Team, a top-producer in the Pacific North...2023-11-201h 11The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate EP154: Free-Standing Structures for Maximizing Living Space with Anthony Taylor-WeberDo you have clients who need more space but can’t move in the current market? With rates reaching 8% for the first time in 20 years, plenty of people are stuck in the home they’ve got. What if you could offer a solution that would give them the space they need and add value to their current home without spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on an addition or ADU? Anthony Taylor-Weber is Founder and CEO of Outdoor Office, a business that designs and builds custom, fully finished backyard studio spaces for home busi...2023-10-251h 17The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate EP153: How New Land Use Regulations Help & Hinder Development—with Ezra Hammer & Jamie Howsley of Jordan RamisThe Portland region needs 60,000 housing units to resolve the current housing shortage. What new land use laws are helping close the gap? And what legal developments make it even harder for developers to keep up with demand? Ezra Hammer and Jamie Howsley are attorneys at Jordan Ramis, a firm that serves the businesses of Pacific Northwest. Ezra and Jamie have expertise in land use and development, environmental and natural resource permitting and government affairs. On this episode of The Portland Real Estate Podcast, Ezra and Jamie join hosts Joe Fustolo and...2023-08-291h 09The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate EP152: There’s Enough Real Estate for Everybody—with Justin Stoddart of ProInsightAre you inclined to compete with other real estate agents and defend your territory? Or collaborate as colleagues? At Masters in Real Estate, we believe that a rising tide lifts all boats. And because there’s enough business for everybody, we share best practices with the intention of helping each other succeed. Justin Stoddart is CEO of ProInsight, a platform that helps real estate agents integrate our services with other professionals, collaborating to improve our value proposition and better serve our ideal clients. Justin is also the author of The Upstream Model: Hidden Se...2023-07-241h 16The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate EP151: Conquer Client Retention (and Engage New Prospects!)—with Scott Fouser of HousehappyThe average person lives in a home for about 7 years. And agents and lenders need to stay top of mind, so we’re there when the client is ready to move again. However, 88% of people forget their real estate team less than a year after closing. But what if there was an easy way to stay engaged with clients and support them in taking care of their home—with very little effort on your part? Scott Fouser is Chief Revenue Officer of Househappy, a tech platform that helps real estate professionals stay in fron...2023-05-291h 04The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate EP150: Real-World Applications of AI for Real Estate Agents—with Eric Post of HuziNo doubt you’ve read multiple news items about artificial intelligence and received several emails promoting AI trainings since ChatGPT launched last November. And many believe that AI technology will start a revolution bigger than anything we’ve experienced in our lifetime, including the internet. But what is AI really capable of? And how might real estate professionals use it in a meaningful way? Eric Post has 20 years of experience in the industry, owning both real estate and mortgage brokerages and working in the consulting, coaching and startup space. Today, he is b...2023-04-111h 17The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 149: The NEW Oregon REALTORS Forms Library—with Jeff Wiren and Jeremy RogersIn the spring of 2020, Oregon REALTORS voted to have statewide forms administered by the state association as a member benefit—not for profit. To that end, the association made an offer to purchase the other two owners’ interests in OREF. But that offer was rejected. Consequently, Oregon REALTORS developed its own forms library, which went live on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Jeff Wiren, President of Premier Property Group, was President of Oregon REALTORS when the new forms were announced, and Jeremy Rogers serves as the Director of Legal Affairs for Oregon REALTORS. On this...2023-02-271h 14The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 148: The Market Is Between Your Ears—with Dill WardWe can all agree that the real estate market was pretty bad last year. Case in point, pending sales in the Portland metro area were down 50% year-over-year in November 2022. But things are starting to pick up as we move into 2023. And we can either complain about the challenges OR step into 2023 with a positive attitude. Because if you ask Dill Ward, energy begets energy, and the agents who show up with joy will build momentum. In other words, the market is between your ears. Dill is Principal Broker at The Dill...2023-01-301h 11The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 147: Finding Opportunity in the Market Shift—with Brittany Gibbs, Heather Robbins & Kim GellatlyInterest rates are up to 7%. Pending sales are down 42%. And yet, many real estate agents continue to do business at a high level, despite the dramatic market shift. In April of 2022, Brittany Gibbs, Heather Robbins and Kim Gellatly appeared on the podcast to discuss the developing shift and share what they were doing to prepare for the market correction. So, what did Brittany, Heather and Kim get right? What has surprised them in the last six months? And what are they doing to find success in the current real estate market? Brittany, Heather...2022-11-221h 23The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 146: How Rising Mortgage Rates Impact REALTORS—with Tammy WittrenMortgage interest rates are the highest they’ve been in 20 years. And as a result, mortgage applications are down by 38% and refis have dropped a whopping 86%. So, when will rates start to come back down? What can lenders and real estate agents do to adapt to the current circumstances? Guest Cohost Tammy Wittren is Branch Manager at NFM Lending. With more than 30 years of real estate and lending experience, Tammy separates herself from the competition by building a team of professionals who share her commitment to serve others. On this Best of Masters ep...2022-10-241h 19The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 145: How to Adapt to a Real Estate Market Correction—with Justin HarnishThe real estate market was nothing but hot in 2021. We saw a staggering number of transactions, and most homes were on the market for less than a week. And now the market is correcting. Real estate has a longer shelf life and there are fewer buyers. But what if this shift in the market isn’t necessarily a bad thing? What can we do as brokers to adapt to the circumstances and be successful for the long term? Justin Harnish is the Broker-Owner of Harnish Properties, and industry leader in the sales and ma...2022-07-271h 10The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 144: The Latest Real Estate Market Action Data with Kurt von WasmuthWe’ve just seen the most significant interest rate hike since 1994. There’s scary inflation news and an economy in flux.Has all of this caused a slowing down in the real estate market? Kurt von Wasmuth, President/CEO of the Oregon RMLS, is back on the show to share the latest market action data. On this episode of the Portland Real Estate Podcast, Kurt joins cohosts Joe Fustolo and Steve Nassar to share the active listings data and the forecast for new construction for the rest of 2022. Kurt shares what the post-COVID data...2022-06-201h 04The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 143: The Best of Masters in Real Estate – April/May EditionOn May 11, a federal judge permanently blocked Oregon’s ban on ‘love letters,’ calling it a violation of homebuyers’ First Amendment rights. And most REALTORS are glad that the ‘love letter’ is still an option. But what does this mean in practice? How do brokers plan to leverage ‘love letters’ moving forward? And what can real estate professionals do to promote fair housing and help prevent the discrimination the ban was supposed to address? On this episode of the Portland Real Estate Podcast, cohosts Joe Fustolo and Steve Nassar dig into the top posts in the Masters in R...2022-05-301h 12The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 142: Panel Discussion - The Effect of Rising Interest Rates on Buyers and Sellers in Today’s Real Estate MarketAccording to CNBC, today, buyers are paying 37% more for their payments on the same house because of a combination of higher interest rates and higher housing prices over last year. Diana Olick, CNBC Real Estate Correspondent says although closings and pendings have not changed, lockbox activity is down by 19% nationally for the month, an indicator that things are changing. With inflation the highest it’s been since 1981, we’re seeing interest rates back up to where they were in 2009. So how are these higher rates affecting the real estate market? Brittany Gibbs is the Principal Brok...2022-04-251h 11The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 141: Mark Aalto on Why Interest Rates Are on the RiseA lot is happening in the world right now. The bond market took a dive, interest rates are rising, inflation is prominent, gas prices are up, and there’s a war in Europe. All of these things are interconnected, so how are they going to affect the real estate market going forward? Mark Aalto is a lender and economic forecaster who gives great insight into things that are commonly known among lenders, but might be new, helpful information to realtors. On this episode of the Portland Real Estate Podcast, Mark joins cohosts Steve Nassar and Jo...2022-03-2156 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 140: Justin Stoddart on Differentiating Your Business in the Real Estate MarketNowadays, there are tons of people in the real estate business. Whether you’re an agent for a large company, small company, or own your own real estate business, it’s important to stand out from the crowd. The truth is that everybody wants to stand out, but not everybody will put in the effort to do it. Justin Stoddart is a real estate coach, podcast host, author, and speaker. He also serves as Founder and CEO of Portland-based company Think Bigger, where they help real estate professionals build successful businesses. On this episode of the Portland Real Estate Podc...2022-03-0758 minThe Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 139: James Lee on Problem Solving as a Paraplegic REALTORIt’s easy to focus on our deficiencies. To wish we had more going for us or blame the market for the fact that our numbers are low. But what if we focused less on what we lack and more on solving the problems in front of us? James Lee got his real estate license in 2010 and was doing well. And then he suffered an injury that left him paralyzed. How did he get back into real estate after the accident? How does he navigate being paraplegic and running The JL Real Estate Gr...2022-02-2257 minThe Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 138: Celebrating 10 Years of Masters in Real EstateIn January of 2012, as we made our way out of the Great Recession, ethics in real estate was at an all-time low. And Joe Fustolo asked himself, ‘How can I fix this?’ He created the Masters in Real Estate Facebook Group to foster professionalism and cooperation among real estate professionals in the Portland tri-county area. Ten years later, Masters is nearly 8,000 members strong, and Joe’s commitment to the integrity of the group sets it apart from other real estate related communities on Facebook. On this episode of the Portland Real Estate Podcast, Joe an...2022-01-251h 06
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 137: Tuckers Farewell & The Future Of The Show!In Episode 137, Tucker, Steve and Joe discuss the future of the Portland Real Estate Podcast. (We had some recording difficulties, so the playback begins a few minutes after originally starting) Tucker will be leaving the show as one of the primary co-hosts and they discuss the future of the show and potential new co-hosts to fill the spot! They also discuss the future of the podcast and what you can hope to see in the coming year. Lastly, they discuss the latest Zillow Collapse and the news surrounding that. Tune in for a great show! Subscribe to our podcast...2021-12-2249 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 136: The Best Of Masters In Real Estate - August/September Edition!In Episode 136, Tucker, Steve and Joe discuss the current state of the real estate market as well as the biggest topics from The Masters In Real Estate Facebook group over the past Month! Tune in as they dissect each question and Topic, give their feedback and advice as they educate listeners on how to be better at their craft! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2021-09-201h 13
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 135: The Best Of Masters In Real Estate - July Edition!In Episode 135, Tucker, Steve and Joe discuss the current state of the real estate market as well as the biggest topics from The Masters In Real Estate Facebook group over the past Month! Tune in as they dissect each question and Topic, give their feedback and advice as they educate listeners on how to be better at their craft! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2021-09-151h 17
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 134: The Best Of Masters In Real Estate - May Edition!In Episode 134, Tucker, Steve and Joe discuss the current state of the real estate market as well as the biggest topics from The Masters In Real Estate Facebook group over the past Month! Tune in as they dissect each question and Topic, give their feedback and advice as they educate listeners on how to be better at their craft! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2021-05-271h 10
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 133: The Best Of Masters In Real Estate - April Edition!In Episode 133, Tucker, Steve and Joe discuss the current state of the real estate market as well as the biggest topics from The Masters In Real Estate Facebook group over the past Month! Tune in as they dissect each question and Topic, give their feedback and advice as they educate listeners on how to be better at their craft! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2021-04-211h 23
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 132: The Best Of Masters In Real Estate - March Edition!In Episode 132, Tucker, Steve and Joe discuss the biggest topics from The Masters In Real Estate Facebook group over the past 30 days. Tune in as they dissect each question, give their feedback and advice as they educate listeners on how to be better at their craft! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2021-03-091h 26
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 129: The Best Of Masters In Real Estate!In Episode 129, Tucker, Steve and Joe discuss the best topics from the past month for the Masters In Real Estate Group. Be sure to tune in for a very informative and educational episode! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2020-12-141h 25
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 128: John LaMotte - Lake Oswego Mayoral CandidateIn Episode 128, Tucker, Steve and Joe welcome John LaMotte back to the show! John discusses his Mayoral Candidacy and discusses his common sense plans for Lake Oswego and how those would affect local real estate professionals. Be sure to tune in for a very informative and educational episode! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2020-10-091h 13
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 127: Everything You Need To Know About The Upcoming Election w/ HBA's Ezra Hammer!In Episode 127, Tucker, Steve and Joe welcome Ezra Hammer back to the show! Ezra is the VP of Policy and Government Affairs for the Home Builders Association of Metro Portland. He joins us this week to discuss the upcoming local election and how it may affect real estate professionals, builders and the local real estate market as a whole. Be sure to tune in for a very informative and educational episode! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2020-09-251h 10
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 126: The Best Of Masters In Real Estate - September 2020In Episode 126, Tucker, Steve and Joe discuss the hottest topics for the month on the Masters In Real Estate Group. Tune in for some great insight and education as all three weigh in on some of the best topics for the month of September! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2020-09-181h 11
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 125: Interview With Downtown PDX Realtor Sarita Dua!In Episode 125, Tucker, Steve and Joe welcome downtown Portland agent, Sarita Dua to the show. Sarita discusses some of the really cool listings she represents in downtown Portland and how the demand has been for these higher-end homes. She touches on how downtown real estate has been affected by the recent chaos that's been affecting the city as well as shares some great stories of other fun transactions she's done over the years. Tune in for some great energy and a great outlook on downtown Portland real estate! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future...2020-08-081h 02
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 124: One Of Portlands Top Agents, Emily HetrickIn Episode 124, Tucker, Steve and Joe welcome top producing agent, Emily Hetrick to the show. Emily is an agent with Keller Williams and she joins the show to discuss how she's grown her business over the years and and what she's doing to maintain success now and into the future. Tune in for some great tips and strategies and an overall great show! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2020-07-311h 14
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 122: A Conversation With RMLS CEO Kurt Von WasmuthIn Episode 122, Tucker, Steve and Joe welcome Kurt von Wasmuth back to the Show! Kurt is the President/CEO of the Oregon RMLS and updates us on the latest news and updates with the MLS System, how they've adapted during the Covid crisis. Tune in for a great show! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2020-06-191h 18
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 121: Working Together To Better Our Industry w/ Jeff WirenIn Episode 121, Tucker, Steve and Joe talk with Jeff Wiren, the President and Managing Principal Broker at Premiere Property Group! They cover several topics having to do with the real estate market, the Oregan Association of Realtors, PPG news and then transition into how we can better the real estate industry by all working together. Tune in for a great show! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2020-06-121h 06
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 120: The Best Of Masters In Real Estate!In Episode 120, Tucker, Steve and Joe are back this week to discuss the Best of Masters in Real Estate! They cover the biggest topics that were discussed over the last few weeks on the Masters in Real Estate Facebook forum. The three give their thoughts on each of the topics to better educate and advise listeners based on their own experiences as real estate professionals. Tune in for some great insight and advice! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2020-06-051h 10
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 119: A Great Discussion With Real Estate Coach Rick Gray!In Episode 119, Tucker, Steve and Joe welcome Real Estate Coach, Rick Gray to the show! Rick shares his story and discusses his real estate history and how far he has come in his profession. He goes on to discuss lessons learned, how coaching helps with clarity, the types of successful real estate businesses and his outlook on the real estate market as a whole. Tune in for a great and though provoking episode with Rick Gray! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2020-05-221h 18
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 118: The Power Of Positive Thoughts w/ Melissa 'Mel' GeorgeIn Episode 118, Tucker, Steve and Joe welcome Windermere Principal Broker, Mel George to the show! Mel shares her story and discusses the changes her business has gone through since the great recession. She shares her thoughts on the state of the real estate market and how she plans to thrive in the future. She also touches on her local involvement in various organizations and politics as well as the value of having a positive mindset during these uncertain times! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2020-05-151h 06
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 117: Business & Life Advice w/ Eric PostIn Episode 117, Tucker, Steve and Joe welcome Eric Post to the show! Eric shares all the different things he's involved in with Real Estate being at his core. He gives some great business insight, his thoughts on the real estate market and his current mindset during these uncertain times. He also shares some excellent advice on being a good, well-rounded human being and his thoughts on living your best life! Be sure to tune in for a very motivational show! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2020-05-011h 30
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 116: A Conversation With One Of Portland's Best Home Builders - Randy SebastianIn Episode 116, Tucker, Steve and Joe welcome Randy Sebastian with Renaissance Homes back to the podcast. Randy shares his thoughts on the current state of the real estate market and how he's positioned his company to withstand it. Having been a builder for many years and many market cycles, Randy shares a ton of wisdom and is optimistic about the market once we get back to the "new normal". Tune in for some great content and candid conversation with one of the longest standing figures in Portland real estate! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or...2020-04-241h 04
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 115: What's Going On With Mortgage Financing?In Episode 115, Tucker & Steve, welcome Tony Blodgett and Zack Duncan with New American Funding to discuss the current state of Mortgage Financing. They each share a ton of valuable information with detailed explanations for everything they're seeing so we can better understand it. They then give their predictions on the future of the real estate market based on the data they have access to. This was a great and very informative podcast that we encourage everyone to listen to. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2020-04-211h 22
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 114: Current Market Realities With Oregon's Top Producing Agent, Justin Harnish!In Episode 114, Tucker, Steve & Joe welcome returning guest Justin Harnish, the Top Producing Agent in Oregon, to discuss the current market realities were all facing. Justin shares the latest news in his business and his thoughts on the latest market action report numbers. He then discusses his market projections at specific price points as well as his overall market predictions for the near future. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2020-04-131h 10
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 113: How To Succeed In The Current Market Environment - w/ Terry SpragueIn Episode 113, Tucker, Steve & Joe welcome returning guest Terry Sprague of Luxe Christie's International Real Estate in Lake Oswego back to the show. Terry discusses how your mindset, work ethic and relationships are more important now than ever during our current market environment. He discusses the things he's doing during this time to ensure he continues to be successful in real estate for the future. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2020-04-041h 18
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 112: Whats The New Normal For Real Estate?In Episode 112, Tucker, Steve & Joe are back to discuss some of the hottest topics over the past couple weeks from The Masters In Real Estate group. They each weigh in on some controversial and hotly contested questions as everyone try's to figure out what the new normal is for real estate in our current market. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2020-03-3156 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 111: Corona Update 2: How Is Corona Affecting Real Estate Now?In Episode 111, Tucker, Steve & Joe are back to give everyone an update on the latest corona virus news. They discuss whats going on in the national residential and commercial real estate markets as well as what's projected to happen in the near future. They then share the latest affects in their own businesses as well a what they're seeing in our local market of Portland. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2020-03-201h 05
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 110: How Will Corona Affect Real Estate?In Episode 110, Tucker & Steve welcome Joe Fustolo back to the show to discuss the real estate market in the wake of the Corona Virus Pandemic. They discuss some recent market action report numbers as well as discuss what they're each seeing in their own businesses. They then touch on how they see this pandemic affecting the national and local real estate markets for the rest of the year. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2020-03-121h 08
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 109: Building A Top Producing Team w/ Carolyn HotyIn Episode 109, Tucker & Steve welcome top producing real estate broker, Carolyn Hoty to the show! Carolyn's been a local real estate broker since 2006 and currently works through the Keller Williams brokerage in many high-end areas of town. She shares her story about beginning in the industry, how she's been able to build a successful team and the work ethic it takes to become a top producing agent in Portland! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2020-02-291h 04
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 108: The Top 5 Challenges Realtors Face In Today's Market...In Episode 108, Tucker & Steve welcome back Joe Fustolo for this months Best Of Masters in Real Estate Discussion. They touch on 5 of the most challenging issues realtors are facing in today's real estate market and share their thoughts and advice on each of these controversial topics. Tune in to hear his thoughts on all these topics! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2020-01-221h 05
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 107: Lake Oswego City Planning, Demo Tax & Homeless Problem w/ City Councilor John LaMotteIn Episode 107, Tucker & Steve welcome Lake Oswego City Councilor John LaMotte to the show. John shares with us his role as a City Councilor and we then jump into several topics we're curious about and how they affect LO Residents. John touches on several topics with the majority of the discussion focused on City Planning, Affordable Housing, the latest Demo Tax and the Portland Homeless Problem. Tune in to hear his thoughts on all these topics! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2019-12-201h 04
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 106: Will The Market Stay Strong in 2020? (Market Recap)In Episode 106, Tucker & Steve discuss the current state of the market and what they're seeing in their own businesses. They then discuss the latest market action report showing 2.4 months of inventory in the Portland Market. They give their thoughts on the numbers and then make further predictions for 2020. Tune in to hear what they expect in the new year! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2019-11-251h 06
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 104: The Best Of Masters In Real Estate!In Episode 104, Tucker, Steve and Joe have a little fun discussing the most popular and controversial topics that were compiled over the past month from The Masters In Real Estate Group. Be sure to tune in to hear their thoughts and get educated on some of these great topics! Also, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2019-10-161h 11
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 102: Interview With Top Producing Agent Brittany Gibbs!In Episode 102, Tucker, Steve & Joe welcome Top Producing Agent Brittany Gibbs, Principal Broker and Owner of Move Real Estate Group in Oregon City. At only 28 years old Brittany has quickly become one of the top producing agents in Oregon. She shares a ton of great information on how she operates her brokerage as well as some specialty services she offers her clients that are very unique. Be sure to tune in to learn the secrets of Brittany's Success! Also, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2019-09-211h 05
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 95: The Best Of Masters In Real EstateIn Episode 95, Tucker and Steve welcome Joe Fustolo back to discuss the best topics from the Masters In Real Estate Group! These topics include Changing a Listing Price on MLS if All Offers are well over Asking Price, Is it Appropriate for Portland Realtors to Wear Suits, Home Energy Scores and do they even Matter, Listing your own home and holding your own opens, Dealing with Difficult Clients and lastly Cleaning Up the Neighbors Yard of your Listing? Tune in for their thoughts on these topics and how they would handle these challenging situations. Also, be sure to subscribe...2019-04-301h 07
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 91: Latest Market News & Year In Review!In Episode 91, Tucker and Steve discuss several topics however the over arching theme is the current market conditions as we head into 2019. Tucker and Steve go over the latest RMLS Market Action Report and discuss the overall state of the Portland real estate market and how its seen a considerable slow down. They then go on to discuss the year in review and all the great guests that we've had on the show over the past year. We hope you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2018-12-2158 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 90: Is Zillow Lying To Us? And Current Market DiscussionIn Episode 90, Tucker, Steve & Joe discuss several topics from Masters In Real Estate for the past couple months. They discuss four topics having to do with the state of the Real Estate Market, how Zillow may not have been honest about some of their programs, the new lock boxes that went out and the Masters in Real Estate Group as a whole. We hope you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2018-11-1758 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 89: Are Price Reductions The New "Normal"?In Episode 89, Tucker and Steve discuss the latest market news in this months State of the Market episode. Tucker and Steve share what they're seeing in the current real estate market and how they're each changing their businesses to accommodate the new conditions. Tune in today to hear whats going on and what changes you should make to ensure continued success in the current market. We hope you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2018-10-2047 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 84: The Best Of Masters In Real Estate - JuneIn Episode 84, Tucker and Steve welcome Joe Fustolo back to discuss the hottest topics from the Masters In Real Estate Group. They share their thoughts and opinions on Realtor Feedback, House Cleaning prior to Closings, the Coming Soon rules and Home-buyers trying to view listings without agents. We hope you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2018-06-2954 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 80: Interview w/ RMLS CEO Kurt von WasmuthIn Episode 80, Tucker and Steve welcome RMLS President & CEO Kurt von Wasmuth to the show. Steve and Tucker ask a myriad of questions regarding the RMLS system and discuss the future of MLS's across the country. Kurt also discusses a lot of great new features coming to the RMLS as well as what the future will look like for them. We hope you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2018-03-021h 09
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 79: The Best Of Masters In Real Estate - FebruaryIn Episode 79, Tucker and Steve welcome Joe Fustolo back to discuss the hottest topics from the Masters In Real Estate Group. They share their thoughts and opinions on the use of Office Spaces for Realtors, Cold Calling Expired Listings, Lenders being too aggressive at Open Houses and rumors that an Agency is launching a Lending Department. We hope you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2018-02-2357 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 76: The Best Of Masters In Real Estate & The Proposed Federal Tax ChangesIn Episode 76, Tucker, Steve and Joe discuss the hottest topics from the Masters In Real Estate Group. They discuss at length, the latest proposed federal tax changes and how those could potentially affect real estate. We hope you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2017-11-1746 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 73: The Best Of Masters In Real Estate - SeptemberIn Episode 73, Tucker and Steve welcome back, Joe Fustolo to discuss the Best of Masters In Real Estate. They cover all the latest hot topics from the group and also share some kind words about Gary Taylor, a local real estate icon, he will be missed! We hope you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2017-09-2246 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 68: The Best Of Masters In Real Estate - JuneIn Episode 68, Tucker and Steve welcome Joe Fustolo back to the show for this months Best of Masters In Real Estate. The trio discuss the hottest topics for the month and share their opinions and feedback for each. We hope you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2017-06-2756 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 63: The Best Of Masters In Real Estate - AprilIn Episode 63, Tucker and Steve welcome Joe Fustolo back to the show and jump right into the Best of Masters In Real Estate for the Month of April. They cover the hottest topics that were posted in the group over the past month and share their educated thoughts and constructive feedback. We hope you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2017-04-2051 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 59: The Best Of Masters In Real Estate - FebruaryIn Episode 59, Tucker and Steve welcome Joe Fustolo back for The Best of Masters in Real Estate. They cover four topics that were discussed over the past month in the Facebook Forum. All three weigh in on some recent legislation proposals that yet again, punish real estate owners, realtors and RE Transactions. Tune in to hear the latest news! We hope you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2017-02-1347 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 58: State Of The Market - JanuaryIn Episode 58, Tucker and steve get right into the latest news in their own business and talk about how things have really picked up since the holidays, the bad weather and the presidential election have passed. They then go into the market action report and talk about how the weather in Portland had slowed the market and overall numbers are down. Pending sales are down, new listings are down substantially, however inventory is still sitting at 1.3 months for December. Tucker and Steve are projecting that interest rates will continue to climb in 2017 and we could see 5% mortgage rates being the new...2017-01-2744 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 57: OREF Forms Changes w/ Jeffry WirenIn Episode 57, Tucker and Steve welcome Jeffry Wiren, Managing Principal Broker at Premiere Property Group. Jeff discusses all the latest OREF Forms changes that he helped the RMLS board make this year. Jeff covers the biggest changes this year and how they affect buyers, sellers and brokers. Tucker and Steve share their thoughts and provide additional situational examples of how these changes will help future real estate transactions. We hope you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2017-01-191h 01
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 55: The Best of Masters In Real Estate – DecemberIn Episode 55, Tucker and Steve welcome Joe Fustolo back for The Best of Masters In Real Estate. They discuss the groups hottest topics from the past thirty days and as usual hope to not only educate, but also entertain our listeners. We hope you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher for all future episodes!2016-12-1446 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 52: The Best of Masters In Real Estate – OctoberIn Episode 52, Tucker and Steve have Joe Fustolo back for this months Best of Masters In Real Estate for the month of October. The Trio discusses four of the hottest topics for the month and give their opinions and insight. So be sure to tune in for some entertainment and education! We hope you enjoy this episode! Please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher or download our Podcast App on your mobile device for all future episodes!2016-10-2147 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 49: The Best of Masters In Real Estate - SeptemberIn Episode 49, Joe Fustolo is back with Tucker and Steve to discuss the Best of Masters in Real Estate. The three discuss the hottest topics from the past 30 days, so take notes as a lot of good advice and wisdom is shared in Episode 49! We hope you enjoy this episode! Please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher or download our Podcast App on your mobile device for all future episodes!2016-09-1544 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 48: The Bend Market!In Episode 48, Tucker and Steve are back this week to discuss the Bend Market with Scott Besaw from Stellar Realty North West. Tucker and Steve get Scott's insight on the Bend market, how its growing and what future market conditions we can expect! We hope you enjoy this episode! Please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher or download our Podcast App on your mobile device for all future episodes!2016-08-2738 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 46: The Best of Masters In Real Estate - JulyIn Episode 46, Joe Fustolo joins us for The Best of Masters in Real Estate for the Month of July! We cover the Topics and Questions that got the most responses or were the most controversial and give our opinions and insights. So get ready for a little education and entertainment in Episode 46! We hope you enjoy this episode! Please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher or download our Podcast App on your mobile device for all future episodes!2016-08-0545 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 42: State of the Market - JuneIn Episode 42, Tucker and Steve start with sharing the latest news and stories in each of their businesses. They then transition into the main topic of the episode where they discuss the current market conditions. They discuss some statistics and then both speculate on a potential cooling of the market here in Portland. Tucker and Steve both bring up some great points and share some wisdom having both been in the industry during the last down turn. We hope you enjoyed this episode and were able to learn something new! Please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitche...2016-07-0134 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 41: The Best of Masters In Real Estate - JuneIn Episode 41, Joe Fustolo joins us this week to discuss the most popular questions from the Masters In Real Estate group for the month of June. Tucker, Steve and Joe all chime in and give great feedback on several of the most popular or controversial topics and questions over the past month. We hope you enjoyed this episode and were able to learn something new! Please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher or download our Podcast App on your mobile device for all future episodes!2016-06-2438 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 40: Real Estate Appraisals w/ Craig BlackIn Episode 40, Tucker and Steve begin by sharing the latest news in each of their businesses. They then transition into this weeks interview with Craig Black from Sotheby's International Realty & Craig Black Enterprises. Craig primarily discusses Appraisals and shares how he began in the RE Appraisal industry and how much its changed over the years. He talks about all the new and different challenges facing appraisers and the appraisal industry overall. Steve and Craig then share some examples and situations where an appraisal presented some challenges in a transaction and how they handled those. We hope you enjoyed this episode...2016-06-1749 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 37: A Candid Interview With The #1 Broker In Oregon - Justin HarnishIn Episode 37, Tucker is joined by Joe Fustolo who is stepping in for Steve this week. Tucker and Joe jump right into their interview with Oregon's Top Producing Real Estate Broker, Justin Harnish from Harnish Properties in Lake Oswego. Justin and Joe speak about how they met in the business early on in their careers and Justin takes us all the way to present time and how he has continued to grow Harnish Properties. He gives some great business advice for other realtors out there and reflects on the work it has taken to continue to build the Harnish brand...2016-05-2033 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 35: The Best of Masters In Real Estate - AprilIn Episode 35, Tucker, Steve & Joe Fustolo jump right into The Best of Masters In Real Estate for the month. They discuss and comment on some great and somewhat controversial topics and questions that were brought up in the Masters In Real Estate group in April. We hope you enjoy this episode and please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher or download our Podcast App on your mobile device for all future episodes!2016-05-0638 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 34: Interview w/ Rett Pratt - Lawyers TitleIn Episode 34, Tucker and Steve begin the episode by
discussing the latest news in each of their businesses. They
then move into their Interview with Rett Pratt from Lawyers Title.
Rett is the Manager of Land Development & Builder
Services and has a ton of experience and knowledge to share
regarding the building market in Portland. Rett talks about
what she specializes in and how she's able to help facilitate
transactions between developers, builders and realtors. Steve
and Tucker get into some questions and Rett gives her
thoughts on some of the challenges that builders are facing in
todays Market and how...2016-04-2936 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 31: The Best of Masters In Real Estate - MarchIn Episode 31, Tucker, Steve & Joe Fustolo jump right into The Best of Masters In Real Estate for the month. They discuss and comment on 4 great topics and questions that were brought up in the Masters In Real Estate group in March. We hope you enjoy this episode and please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher or download our Podcast App on your mobile device for all future episodes!2016-03-3140 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 29: Whats The State of the Market in March?In Episode 29, Tucker and Steve begin the episode by discussing the latest news in each of their businesses. They then jump into the MLS Market Action Report for the month and thoroughly cover the market and what they're seeing all over the Portland Metro area. Steve shares a listener question about high appreciation in the entry level housing price points and how some higher-end sellers are listing properties and expecting the same type of multiple-offer activity. They then go into two local real estate news articles and talk about how this will affect each real estate related party. We hope y...2016-03-1841 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 26: The Best Of Masters In Real Estate – FebruaryIn Episode 26, Tucker and Steve welcome Joe Fustolo back for this months "Best of Masters In Real Estate". They jump right into the three biggest topics of the month and each share their insight, experience and opinions! A lot of great information is shared and everyone can learn from these three scenarios. We hope you enjoy this episode and please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher or download our Podcast App on your mobile device for all future episodes!2016-02-1943 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 21: The Best Of Masters In Real Estate - JanuaryIn Episode 21, Tucker and Steve are back for the first episode of the new year with Joe Fustolo, for the 'Best of Masters in Real Estate'. They discuss the two hottest topics from the Masters In Real Estate group in the month of January. The two topics include 'Realtor Image' and 'Pre-marketing Listings'. Both of these topics had many responses and strong opinions and Tucker, Steve and Joe weigh in to give their opinions as well. We hope you enjoy this episode and please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher or download our Podcast App on your m...2016-01-1536 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 17: The Best Of Masters In Real Estate - NovemberIn Episode 17, Tucker and Steve jump right into a quick Market Recap with Joe Fustolo. They then jump into the Main Topic which is Annoying things that Realtors do, how to avoid these and how to be a better Realtor overall. Tucker, Steve and Joe talk about several situations that they have run into and discuss how they would change each of those situations. This Main Topic is meant to be as constructive as possible with a little humor and entertainment as well! Listen in, we hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us feedback and reviews! You may al...2015-11-2039 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 16: Portland's Housing Contradiction - 2016 HBA Housing ForecastIn Episode 16, Tucker and Steve jump right into the latest news with each of their businesses. They then transition into the main topic of this episode where they discuss the 2016 HBA Housing Forecast that Tucker attended last week. Tucker shares what was covered at the meeting and discusses some of the great points that were made by Gerard Mildner who was one of the three speakers. Tucker & Steve explain these points and apply them to certain areas in and around Portland and give their final thoughts on the future of affordable housing in Portland. We hope you enjoy this episode...2015-11-1437 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 12: The Best Of Masters In Real Estate - OctoberIn Episode 12, Tucker and Steve jump right into the "Best of The Masters In Real Estate" with Joe Fustolo. They cover three very hot and controversial topics that were discussed on the Masters In Real Estate Facebook group over the past month. The three topics include How the Homeless Affect Home Values, Realtor Referrals and a very controversial Seattle Realtor Ad Campaign that resulted in two realtors losing their jobs. They dive in to each topic, give their opinions and try to clear the air on any misunderstandings! Listen in, we hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us feedba...2015-10-1543 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 11: UGB News, Asbestos Headlines, and Cash-Out RefinancesIn Episode 11, Tucker and Steve share the latest news in their businesses and then get right into this weeks three main topics. First they cover the latest Urban Growth Boundary news and comment on the potential areas of future expansion. They then cover the Asbestos headlines that Portland has been seeing lately, explain what's involved and comment on the articles that have been written. Lastly, National Cash-Out Refinances are up but the numbers look solid and Steve and Tucker share their opinions on this news. We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us feedback and reviews! You may a...2015-10-0729 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 09: Portland's $25k Tear-Down Tax and Septembers Market RecapIn Episode 9, Tucker Merrihew and Steve Nassar get right into this weeks headlines and give their opinions on the mayors newly proposed tax for tearing down homes within the city of Portland. This proposed tax is aimed at making housing in Portland more affordable, however both Steve and Tucker agree that it will do nothing but raise home prices. They then go into the most recent RMLS Market Action Report and give their thoughts on the numbers and what they see the market doing in the near future. We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us feedback and rev...2015-09-1926 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 08: The Best Of "Masters In Real Estate" w/ Joe FustoloIn Episode 8, Tucker Merrihew and Steve Nassar get right into this weeks interview with Joe Fustolo, Owner of Soldera Properties and Founder of the "Masters In Real Estate" Private Facebook Group. Joe goes into detail about the group, why he created it, what its all about and why it has so much value to any real estate related professional in Portland. They also discuss our newest segment, titled "The Best Of Masters In Real Estate" which will bring Joe back every month to the podcast to discuss the best questions and topics from his group. This is in an effo...2015-09-1234 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 07: Real Estate Online ResourcesIn Episode 7, Tucker Merrihew and Steve Nassar comment on the labor day holiday and then share the latest news in their businesses . They then transition into this weeks Main Topic, where they discuss Real Estate Online Resources. Steve goes into detail about Zillow; who they are, how they started and what function they serve in the online real estate community. He also goes into the latest news on what they're planning to offer in the very near future. We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us feedback and reviews! You may also subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes fo...2015-09-0429 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 06: Interview w/ Denise Wilson of Lawyers TitleIn Episode 6, Tucker Merrihew and Steve Nassar share the latest news in their businesses and what they're currently seeing in the local real estate market. They then transition into this weeks interview with Denise Wilson, Director of Sales at Lawyers Title in Lake Oswego Oregon. Denise discusses what she's seeing in the market, what Lawyers Title's numbers look like over the last couple of months and comparing those to the same time last year. They then go in to CFPB and discuss the new changes that will be in instituted on October 3rd. We hope you enjoy this episode and pleas...2015-08-2936 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 05: State of the Market - AugustIn Episode 5, Tucker Merrihew and Steve Nassar share the latest news in their businesses and then transition into their comments on the latest RMLS Market Action Report. They discuss the real estate inventory numbers as well as days on market for several areas in and around Portland. They give their opinions on each area as well as some insight on what they expect to see in the near future. We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us feedback and reviews! You may also subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes for all future audio and video episodes!2015-08-2026 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 04: 2015 Portland Street of DreamsIn Episode 4, Tucker Merrihew and Steve Nassar take you to this years Portland Street of Dreams Show in Lake Oswego. They share their thoughts on the show and give you a video tour of some of these beautiful homes. We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us feedback and reviews! You may also subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes for all future audio and video episodes!2015-08-1107 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 03: Interview w/ Travis Olson of Directors MortgageIn Episode 3, Tucker Merrihew of TTM Development Company and Steve Nassar of Premiere Property Group interview Travis Olson from Directors Mortgage. Travis Olson is the Branch Manager and Senior Mortgage Specialist at Directors Mortgage in Lake Oswego. Travis discusses the latest news, regulations and current products in the mortgage industry as well as interest rate forecasts and future loan products. Directors Mortgage is the preferred lender of Premiere Property Group and for more information on how to contact Travis, please see the links and contact info in the show notes. Please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes for all future...2015-08-0824 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 02: State of the MarketIn Episode 2, Tucker Merrihew of TTM Development Company and Steve Nassar of Premiere Property Group cover the latest RMLS Market Action Report for June and give their thoughts and forecasts in this episodes "State of the Market". Please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes for all future audio and video episodes! We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us feedback and reviews!2015-08-0821 min
The Portland Real Estate PodcastPDX Real Estate 01: Welcome to The Portland Real Estate Podcast!In Episode 1, Tucker Merrihew of TTM Development Company and Steve Nassar of Premiere Property Group introduce "The Portland Real Estate Podcast". They will be covering all things Portland Real Estate including Market News, Trends, and Forecasts, as well as Industry Expert Interviews and some Entertainment! Please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes for all future audio and video episodes! We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us feedback and reviews!2015-08-0812 min