January 2007

Introduction of Real Estate Talk - 06 January, 2007      Part A / Part B

January 13 – Financing your first home. Providing tips on how to financially get ready to buy, as well as how to navigate the wide variety of loan terms and conditions to find the right loan package for your situation. (Guest: Scott Foss, Pinnacle Mortgage)  Part A

January 20 – The search for your new home. Information about how to find an agent, and the resources available to locate that perfect first home. (Guest: Stuart Conser, CRS, Principal Broker, RE/MAX Integrity)

Part A  Introduction and Market Update 
Part B  Interview segment 1
Part C  Interview segment 2
Part D  E-mail Question of the Day 
Part E  Real Estate Showcase and Closing 

January 27 – Writing the Offer and Negotiating the deal. Keys to successfully negotiating the best terms and conditions based on the market conditions and an overview of the real estate contract. (Guest: Geri Cuomo, Principal Broker, ReMax 2000)

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February 2007

February 3 – Inspections and Appraisals. Protecting your best interests through due diligence. (Bob Munger, HouseMaster) Total show download (high quality)

February 10 – Escrow, Title Insurance, and Closing. Getting through the end-game and how the system works to protect all parties in the sale process. This is an overview of the final hurdle to getting your keys. (Evelyn Dansyear, VP Lawyer’s Title/LandAmerica Albany Office) 
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February 17 - Home Maintenance with Chip Cover.  Each quarter Chip will join us to discuss the upcoming season and the things you need to be doing to protect your largest investment...your home.  How to get ready for Spring in this episode.  Chip is the Project Team Leader for Conser Design and Construction and has many years in the construction industry.
** Note:  This show took place in conjunction with the Corvallis Area Home and Living Expo and was a remote from the Benton County Fairgrounds.
Part APart B

February 24 - New 5 part series on Selling Your Home.
Part 1 - What are your options with regard to hiring a REALTOR®?  Guest - Judy Hoyos, Principal Broker, ReMax2000 Albany. Pros and cons of going it alone, hiring an agent, limited representation.    What to look for when hiring an agent.  Real Estate commissions.
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March 2007

March 03 - Part 2 of 5 - The Listing Process. Guest Pete Sekermestrovich, Town and Country Realty. What the MLS does for you, Marketing, Open Houses, What to expect from your agent…what you should do if you don’t have one to effectively market your home. The Internet as a resource for sellers.
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March 10 – Part 3 of 5 - Curb appeal and staging. Guests - Ivy Pratt (Ivy's Interiors) and Lee Powell (Garland Nursery). A discussion on the various things home owners can try, the mistakes they often make, simple fixes….to creating curb appeal and improving the “showability” of your home during the time it’s on the market.

March 17 – Part 4 of 5 – Negotiating the sale. Guest - Sherri Sperling, Prudential Real Estate Professionals. Contingencies and concessions, Your negotiating strategy, Evaluating the offer, Counter-offers. Audio Archive

March 24 – Part 5 of 5 – The escrow and closing process from the seller’s perspective. Guest - Marcy Taisey,  Fidelity National Title. Home Warranties, Repair negotiating, the closing statement. Audio Archive

March 31 - New Home Construction.  An overview of current technology and techniques in home construction and how to compare builders.  Also some insights on how to look at YOUR home.  Guest - Chip Cover, Conser Design and Construction.  Downloadable Audio

April 2007

April 7 - Interior design, faux finishes, and other painting options - Amy Murphy, Amy's Exquisite Faux Effects Downloadable Audio

April 14 - Inspections - Rick Stewart, Stewart Inspection Co.  Downloadable Audio

April 21 - Impact of the Sub-Prime market's turmoil - Scott Foss, Pinnacle Mortgage Downloadable Audio

28 April - Scheduled Buyer Agency - Donna Jo Merrifield - Coldwell Banker Valley Brokers Downloadable Audio

May 2007

5 May - Window treatments, blinds, and more. - Kimo Dejon, President Aloha Blinds and Designs. (Downloadable Audio)

12 May - 1031 Exchanges - Cheryl Springer and Vivian Lee, LandAmerica (Downloadable Audio)

19 May - Refinancing - John Buettner, Calegon Mortgage Group  (Downloadable Audio)

26 May - Is it a Buyer's or Seller's Market? What you can do to make the most of it in either case - Kathryn Domingo, Prudential Real Estate Professionals, Albany Office (Downloadable Audio)

June 2007

02 June - The Riverview Ironworks Project and the revitalization of downtown Albany - Dave Reece (Reece and Associates) and Glen Rea (Glen Rea Company).  (Downloadable Audio)

09 June - Real Estate Investing - an interview
with David Crooks,Wall StreetJournal editor and author  (WSJ Complete Guide to Real Estate Investing) (
Downloadable Audio)

16 June - It's Summer...home maintenance tips -  Chip Cover, Conser Design and Construction  (Downloadable Audio)

23 June - Linn County Habitat for Humanity Project - Wanda Kinney and Jackie Saling (Downloadable Audio)

30 June - What does the Multiple Listing Services do for you? - Ronda Wymore O'Neall (Willamette Valley MLS) (Downloadable Audio)\

July 2007

07 July - Kelly Gardner, Pinnacle Mortgage.  Discussion on Senate Bill pending in Oregon which will have a major impact on lending practices (Senate bill 965) (Downloadable Audio) 

14 July - Lee Powell - Garland's Nursery.  Summer landscaping projects, improving the value of your home thru landscaping, some of the traps and pitfalls to avoid. (Downloadable Audio)

21 July - Bill Higby of Willamette Community Bank will be giving information about VA, RDA, and FHA Loan programs (Downloadable Audio)

28 July - Gary Rodgers - Northwest Realty Consultants joined us to discuss options for sellers outside the "traditional" model of hiring a REALTOR.  We discussed For Sale By Owner assistance and Limited Representation.  (Downloadable Audio)

August 2007

04 August - Mike Martin - Security Alarm Corporation was in the stuidio giving his insights on home security systems.  We talked about the different options available to home owners, as well as considerations for when you either buy or sell a home with a home security system.  (Downloadable Audio)

11 August - Paul Christensen of Christensen Well-drilling (former President of the Oregon Ground Water Association) will be here to talk about rural water issues.  If you're thinking of buying a property that has or needs a well, you won't want to miss this show! You can also check out Paul's website at www.cwdrilling.com (Downloadable Audio)

18 August - Mortgage Market Forum.  Guests (Kelly Gardner, Pinnacle Mortgage and Polly Capallo, Windermere Willamette Valley Real Estate).  This show was completely focused on all the upheavel in the mortgage market...how we got here, and some insights on where we'll be in both the long and the short term.  Listen in and get up to date on what is going on. (Downloadable Audio)

25 August - Home Photography and Virtual Tours.  Guest - Crystal Freeman, President of Oregon Home 360 a company out of Harrisburg that provides photography, virtual tour, and web services in the mid-Valley.  www.oregonhome360.com.  (Downloadable Audio)

September 2007

01 September - 100% Financing and Mortgage Market Update  Guest - Bobby Walker, Pathfinder's Mortgage.  Discussion on the proposal laid out by President Bush on 31 August with regard to FHA regulations to ease the foreclosure problems for the almost 60,000 home owners who are going to be in jeopardy when their ARMs reset.  (Downloadable Audio)

8 September - Mark Fulwiller, Coldwell Banker Valley Brokers (Corvallis) was here to give us some insights into the Corvallis Oregon housing market, where it's going, and how you can put yourself in the best possible position if you are considering either buying OR selling. (Downloadable Audio)

15 September - Polly Cappalo, Windermere Willamette Valley Real Estate (Albany) was here and our discussion centered on what it takes to get your real estate license; the educational requirements, the costs, how to become a REALTOR®, and what it is like during the first year in business.  (Downloadable Audio)

22 September - Beryl Westby - No More Chaos  (www.nomorechaos.biz)was in to talk about staging your home for sale and some tips for home owners in how to get organized. (Downloadable Audio)

29 September - Jeannie James, Fidelity National Title Co. of Oregon was here to give us an overview of the Home Buyer's Protection Act and important information you need if you are considering buying a new construction home, or one which has had a major remodel.  Learn the ins and outs of Construction Liens and Early Issue Title Insurance. (Downloadable Audio)

October 2007

01 October - A special edition of Real Estate Talk, I was on Valley Talk with Jim Willhight discussing the general overall market conditions and whether or not now is a good time to buy or sell.  We also talked about the upcoming schedule changes on Real Estate Talk as a bi-weekly Thursday replacement for Valley Talk.  (Downloadable Audio)

6 October - Chip Cover, Conser Design and Construction was back in October to give us more of his tips on getting your home ready for the upcoming fall season. (Downloadable Audio)

11 October - Greg Conser, Conser Design and Construction will be here to provide his insights on BUILDING YOUR DREAM HOME.  How do you select a builder?  What do you need to know before you buy the lot?  Where do you find a floor plan? What is "green building" and how can it save you money!  This show will also air as an "encore" presentation on Saturday 13 October. (Downloadable Audio)

20 October - Kelly Gardner, Pinnacle Mortgage was here to discuss "How to Harness the Equity in your home." We covered a lot of ground in explaining why separating the equity from your home could give you the opportunity for more productive investment strategies.  This show was so full of information, we have scheduled a follow on with Kelly for 24 November. (Downloadable Audio

27 October - Cascade Chimney Sweep and Masonry, Damon Hedges.  It's the right time of year to get your chimney cleaned and your flue checked.  Damon is scheduled to come in and give us some information on how to get that done.  He is also a mason, and we'll be talking about brickwork projects around the house, from retaining walls to chimneys, and planters.  (Downloadable Audio)

November 2007

1 November John Pascone, President of Albany/Millersburg Economic Development Corporation - A special Thursday edition of Real Estate talk.  John was here to talk about what is going on in the mid-valley in terms of economic development, new jobs, new business, and new retail.  These are key factors to our local housing market.  This show will be re-broadcast on Saturday 3 November. (Downloadable Audio)

10 November - Mary Hartley, ReMax Integrity (Albany) - Mary was here to give us her insights on whether or not NOW is a good time to buy and/or sell your home.  A top REALTOR in our area, Mary is bringing her expertise to Real Estate Talk. (Downloadable Audio)

15 November - Bill Higby, Willamette Community Bank.   Buying investment property is one way to financial freedom. What are the financing considerations for investment versus residential property?  What do you need to know to be successful and is NOW a good time to take the plunge into investment property?  Listen for Bill's timely information. This show will be re-broadcast on 17 November (Downloadble Audio)

24 November - Kelly Gardner, Pinnacle Mortgage was here to finish our conversation on harnessing your equity.  Listen to our show from 20 October, and get ready for more of Kelly's excellent information and strategies on how to manage your financial security. (Downloadable Audio)

December 2007

1 December  - Jessica Pankratz, Town and Country Realty.  Our topic was the California housing market.  Jessica has some special expertise to share with us as a licensed broker in California as well as Oregon.  We talked about some myths regarding the "California buyer," what is going on in the market there, and what the outlook is for the future. (Downloadable Audio)

6 December - Laura Uhler, Solar KiLaura will be sharing her expertise about solar power for residential property.  Our discussion will include retrofitting your current home, or considerations in building a new home. *Encore airing of this show on 8 December (Downloadable Audio)

15 December - This was a Year in Review wrap up.  After nearly 1 year as the Host of Real Estate Talk, I thought I would look back over some of the topics we covered, talk about what has happened in our housing market and take just a few minutes for refection.  (Downloadable Audio)

20 December  - Kim Armstrong (Wells Fargo Home Mortgage) talking about programs available for 1st Time home buyers (Downloadable audio)

January 2008

3 January - Kelly Gardner, Pinnacle Mortgage.  Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act, Sub-Prime "teaser Freeze" actions being undertaken by the Bush Administration and the Lending Industry (Downloadable Audio)

12 January - Bill Higby, Willamette Community Bank.  Talking about first time home buyer grants and the general availability of financing.  (Downloadable Audio)

19 January - Realtor Forum - Nancy Kruse (Keller Williams Mid-Willamette) and Samantha Alley (ReMax Integrity - Corvallis) were here discussing "How To Sell Your Home in a Challenging Market."  We talked about the local market conditions and some things that seller's need to know to be successful.  (Downloadable Audio)

26 January - Katie Holst and Kris Nelson (First American Title Insurance Co) Discussion on the importance of Title Insurance, lots of good information, and services available to the consumer directly. (Downloadable Audio)

31 January - Doug Conser, Conser Appraisals was here to give us an overview of the appraisal process and to "bust" the myths about appraisals and market analysis. (Downloadable Audio)

February 2008

07 February - First Real Estate Luncheon with Kelly Gardner (Pinnacle Mortgage), Mary Hartley (ReMax Integrity - Albany), and Evelyn Dansyear (LandAmerica/Lawyer's Title).  A new segment the first Thursday show each month.  A round table discussion about the current market conditions, and the outlook for the future.  (Downloadable Audio)

16 February - Live from the Corvallis Area Home and Living Expo at the Benton County Fairgrounds!  Chip Cover of Conser Design and Construction was here talking about home maintenance and summer home improvement projects that you should be thinking about NOW. (Downloadable Audio)

22 February - Dale Henson, Willamette Valley Bank was here to discuss credit challenges faced by many consumers; what you need to know about your credit score, and what you can do about it.  (Downloadable Audio)

March 2008

01 March - Harry Whitley, Whit's Quality Home Repairs will be here to give us some Mr. Fixit projects.  Do you know how to do a drywall repair? Listen to this show and Whit will be talking you through it on the air.  He has some other projects planned for us too. (Downloadable Audio).  If you want to contact Whit; call him at (541) 979-6465.

06 March (Special Thursday show) - Dale Henson, Willamette Valley Bank was in to finish our discussion on Credit Issues that the consumer needs to understand.  (Downloadable Audio ).  Encore performance on Saturday March 08.

15 March - Scott Lepman, Lepman Properties was here to talk about the local rental market and give us some invaluable information on property management (Downloadable Audio)

20 March - Real Estate Luncheon - Our new monthly roundtable discussion about current events in the world of real estate and how they affect us here in the mid-valley. (Downloadable Audio)

29 March - The Cabinet Man (Local- Eugene area business) Need storage solutions, you'll want to listen in as Peggy tells us all about it.  Call Peggy for more information at 1-866-UNEEDUS or online at  www.theCabinetMan1.com (Downloadable Audio). Mention you heard Peggy on KGAL and receive a 5% discount!

April 2008

03 April - Nancy Weber, Consumer Information Department of the Construction Contractor's Board will be in to help us understand WHY we should hire licensed contractors, how to check on a licensee (and what to look for), the "Flipper Law" in Oregon and what it means to you.  Listen here to the CCB's Radio Ad.  For more info go to www.hirealicensedcontractor.com (Downloadable Audio) *This show aired as an encore performance on 05 April.

12 April - Laura Pyle Gillot, Heritage NW Realty will be in to discuss the current status of, and the outlook for the Lebanon housing market.  If you are interested in buying or selling in Lebanon, you won't want to miss this show! (Downloadable Audio)

17 April - Real Estate Luncheon. Our new monthly roundtable discussion about current events in the world of real estate and how they affect us here in the mid-valley. Scheduled guests include:  The Broker Duo (Christine Kites and Casey Lynn Malan from Keller Williams), Bill Higby (Willamette Community Bank). (Downloadable Audio). Show aired as an encore presentation on 4/19/08

23 April - Scott Wehrman, Corvallis Moving and Storage. Scott was here to provide us some insights on moving.  How to hire a mover, the different types of move (inter-state, local, and intra-state) and some of the associated costs, and some tips on how to prepare for your move. (Downloadable Audio). 

 May 2008

01 May (Thursday)- Kate Porsche, City of Albany (Central Albany Revitalization Area) was here to talk about current and pending projects for CARA, what Tax-increment financing is...and everything you need to know about CARA. (Downloadable Audio). Show aired as an encore presentation on 5/3/08

May 10 - The Ultimate Open House Kickoff show!  Mike Goodrich (President of the WV Home Builder's Association) and Bill Higby (a member of the WVHBA Board and one of my favorite guests - from Willamette Community Bank) will be here to talk about this new event taking place this weekend (9-11 May) and next weekend (16-18 May).  ** Look for the Tour Guide coming soon in your mid-Valley newspapers, and at local businesses including Lumbermens, Parr Lumber, and Keith Brown Lumber. (Sorry - audio file not available)

May 15 - (Thursday) Real Estate Luncheon.  Our monthly roundtable discussion about current events in the world of real estate and how they affect us here in the mid-valley.  Guests included Jason Moorefield (1st Choice Mortgage), Mary Hartley (RE/MAX Integrity) and Yvonne Ward(AmeriTitle). (Downloadable Audio)Show also airs as an encore presentation on 5/17/08

May 24 - Diana Brodman Summers, Author of "The Home Buyer's Answer Book." Diana is an attorney and an author of multiple books including "How to Buy Your First Home."  She was on the phone with Dave discussing her book...The Home Buyer's Answer Book.  If you'd like a copy - send Dave an e-mail question.  If we use it on the air, you'll get a copy (until their gone).  (Downloadable Audio)

May 31 - Wanda Omdahl, Albany Fire Department Public Information Officer, discussing fire safety, and smoke alarm requriements when you are selling your home. (Downloadable Audio)

June 2008

June 05 (Thursday) Tom Powell, Powell Construction was here giving us advice and information home remodeling projects; how to get started right, planning the project, understanding estimates, and doing the right job to add the most value to your home. (Downloadable Audio*Encore performance on Saturday, June 09

14 June – Steve Willems, Parr Lumber and Glen Rea (EKOS Northwest www.ekosnw.com) – Green Building in our market; new materials and the road ahead. (Downloadable audio)

19 June/21 June – Real Estate Luncheon – Dave Manley (Lebanon Real Estate) and Steve Parrott (AmeriTitle Lebanon).  This show will air as an encore performance on 21 June. (Downloadable Audio)

28 June – Jason Cadwell (Prudential Real Estate Professionals/Albany) - Low-ball offers, are they an effective strategy - how and WHEN they are (or aren't!).  How to respond to a low-ball offer from a seller's perspective. Special Guest Pat Pendley from REMAX Integrity was in.  She helped in our discussion and also talked about an upcoming fundraiser for a local man with Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS). (Sorry, no audio available)

July 2008

03 July / 05 July - Bill and Julie Flesher, Coldwell Banker Valley Brokers - and the subject is Commercial Real Estate!  This show as aired as an encore performance on 5 July also. (Downloadable audio)

12 July - Sue Long, Keller Wiliams Realty and Krishna Rao , Builder/Developer - Is a Custom Home the right answer for you?  Given the reduction in the number of builders bringing new "spec" homes to the market - the only new construction option may soon be a custom home.  It's easier than you think, find out more week. (Downloadable audio)

19 July - Jim Becker Wells Fargo, Wells Fargo - Reverse Mortgages!  Find out if this is right for you. (Downloadable audio)

24 July - Monthly Real Estate Luncheon - Guests include Ana Norlander (Windermere Willamette Valley); Kelly Gardner (Pinnacle Mortgage), and Brent Norlander (Wells Fargo Home Mortgage).  Our topic will be "What the heck is going on in the real estate finance world?"  We'll be talking about FannieMae and FreddieMac, how we got here, and what it means to YOU here in the mid-Willamette Valley. (Downloadable audio)

 

02 August - Polly Cappalo (Windermere Willamette Valley)Thinking about selling your home?  It's a tough market today, find out about creative marketing ideas, seller incentives, professional staging...and all the things that Realtors need to be doing today to help you put a SOLD sign in the yard. (Downloadable Audio)

7 August/9 August - Special edition with Valley Talk Host Jim Willhight filling in for Dave. Jim interviewed Nancy Kirk and Mollie Kerins about Lebanon's BLT (Build Lebanon Trails). Some of the proposed trails include areas not yet developed. They also discussed the plans and this type of projects impact on the local Real Estate Market. Also we may take a cell call from the climb up Three Fingers Jack from Rod Sell and Mark Swenson to discuss BLT. *Special Weekday Edition of Real Estate with Encore airing on Saturday, August 9th.. [Audio in downloadable Mp3 File]

16 August - Donna Jo Merrifield (Coldwell Banker Valley Brokers) - Find out more about the Oregon Property Buyer's Advisory and Seller's Disclosure requirements.  (Downloadble Audio)

21 August - Kelly Gardner (Pinnacle Mortgage) - Debt modification and restructuring.  If you are in a potential short sale or foreclosure situation there may be a way to get your mortgage debt modified or restructured.  Kelly will be talking about what options are available. (Downloadable Audio)

30 August - Chip Cover (Conser Design and Construction) will be here talking about how to get your home ready for the fall.  We also talked a little about some of those home improvement projects you may NEED to get done before the weather changes. (Downloadable Audio)

4 September (encore 6 Sept) – Anna Balkema, Willamette Neighborhood Housing ServicesDown Payment Assistance Programs (HP-AP, HomeStart, City of Corvallis) – Discussion about other programs which may be coming available next spring (about March) (Downloadable Audio)

13 September - Mary Hartley, ReMax Integrity - Which home upgrades mean the most? If you can’t sell in the near future and want to invest in your home, where are the best places to consider upgrades and remodeling to enhance both the functionality and the value of your home. (Downloadable Audio)

18 September (encore 20 Sep) – Monthly Real Estate Roundtable. The topic will be “Short Sales and Foreclosure – Are they really a great deal?” Guests include Yvonne Ward (AmeriTitle), Jason Cadwell (Prudential), and Joe Vincent (Town and Country). *Encore airing on Saturday, 20 September.  (Downloadable Audio)

Saturday, 27 September – Stacy Hart (Washington Federal Savings), Bridge loans and other products and strategies for buying your next home without selling your current one. (Downloadable Audio)


 

October 2008


Thursday October 2 - Ana Norlander, Windermere Willamette Valley. The Earnest Money Agreement - an overview of the important clauses you need to understand, and the decisions you have to make as both a buyer and as a seller. [Audio in downloadable Mp3] *Encore Saturday October 4

Saturday, October 11th. This was an encore of the show from Thursday, September 4 with Anna Balkema from Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services - Down Payment Assistance Programs (HP-AP, HomeStart, City of Corvallis) - Discussion about other programs which may be coming available next spring (about March). [Audio in downloadable Mp3 File]

Saturday, 18 October – The Eugene real estate market. What is going on there, and what it means to us in the Linn and Benton Counties. Tentative guests include Kevin Simrin (Owner-ReMax Integrity) **Encore performance. (Audio in downloadable Mp3)

Saturday, 25 October – Michael Berrey and Erin Moseley (State Farm Insurance) The fundamentals of home owners insurance when you are buying a home. Understanding flood insurance. (Audio in downloadable Mp3)

Saturday, November 01 - Kenneth D. Rosen, Author of Investing in Income Properties; The Big SIX Formula for Achieving Wealth in Real Estate. (Downloadable Audio)

Thursday, Nov 6 - Carisa Ramey, Central Willamette Community Credit Union will be in giving us her insights on the current mortgage  lending environment and some important information for First Time Home Buyers! (Downloadable Audio) *Encore performance on Nov 8

Saturday, November 15 - Mary Hartley, RE/MAX Integrity will be in talking about what sellers need to do over the holiday season.  Should you take your house "off the market?"  We'll discuss the pros and cons. (Downloadable Audio)

Thursday, November 20 - Real Estate Roundtable.  Our monthly discussion of current events in national and local real estate.  This month's guests included Bryan Milligan (Pacific Residential Mortgage), Theresa Markham (Lawyer's  Title), and Carla Allen (RE/MAX Integrity). (Downloadable Audio)

November 29 -  Jamie  Hanson, We Buy Oregon Homes, LLC.  Jamie is a partner in one of the  few companies out there making money flipping homes in today's real estate market.  What are his strategies for success?  (Downloadable Audio)

December 6 -  Fred Chamberlin, Alpine Mortgage in Eugene, and fellow Active Rain member will be here to talk about USDA Rural Development 100% and FHA 203K Streamline loan products. (Downloadable Audio). 

December 13 - Brian McElligot (Umpqua Bank) will be my guest and he'll be explaining Veteran's Affairs (VA) and Oregon Department of Veteran's  Affairs (ODVA) Loan Programs. (Downloadable Audio).  For more information on this subject - contact Brian at (541) 812-2202 or by e-mail.

December 18 - Tax Assessment - Tax Assessment - Dave's guest will be Mark Noakes, Linn County Tax Assessor will be in to discuss how property taxes are assessed, how to read your property tax statement, assessment appeals, new construction valuations, and more. (Downloadable Audio - Coming soon)

December 27th - Merry Christmas - today's show ws an encore of the December 6 show with Fred Chamberlin. 

Saturday January 3 - The Year That Was (Downloadable Audio)

Saturday January 10 - Taking a Loan Application - Bryan Milligan (Pacific Residential Mortgage) will be walking us through this process just as if we were applying for a new loan or refinance.  Are you aware of the information you need to have available?  More importantly, are you aware of the potential for IDENTITY THEFT if you don't know and trust the person you are giving this information to? (Downloadable Audio - Coming soon)

Thursday 15 January - Real Estate Lunchon - guests Bryan Milligan (Pacific Residential Mortgage), Jennifer Fidler (RE/MAX Integrity), and Greg Jackson (AmeriTitle) (Downloadable Audio)

Saturday 24 January - Kelly Gardner (Pinnacle Mortgage) Refinancing ABC's. (Downloadable Audio)

Thursday 29 January - Grayson Fidler (Grayson Fidler Construction) - Remodeling projects, new construction, and how to effectively interface with contractors. (Downloadable Audio)

5 Feb - Chris Ingraham, VP of Sales for DR Horton will be in talking about their newest North Albany Neighborhood - Benton Woods.  (Downloadable Audio ).  Encore presentation on 7 February.

  • LIVE ON KSHO 920 AM - Saturday 7 February from 11am to 3pm - Dave will be broadcasting from the Grand Opening of Benton Woods.  Prizes, food, and tour the 3 exceptional model homes in this new neighborhood - just minutes from Albany downtown or Corvallis.  (Click here for the audio)
  • 18 Feb - Ken Marshall (Corvallis Real Estate) - Commercial real estate rehabilitation projects (Downloadable Audio)

    February 28 - Shelly Garret, Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce will be in to talk about the economic outlook for Lebanon area. plus Dave's information on the current market conditions.[Audio in downloadable Mp3 File]

    March 5 - Scheduled Guest (Amanda Dalton, Government Affairs Coordinator for the Willamette Association of Realtors) and REALTOR Day at the Capitol.  Unfortunately, Amanda was unavailable, so Dave talked about some legislative issues pending in the Oregon State Capitol. [Audio in downloadable Mp3 File] encore March 7th.

    March 19 - Chip Cummings, Author of CASHING IN on Pre-Foreclosures and Short Sales - A Real Estate Investor's Guide to Making a Fortune - Even in a Down Market. [Audio in downloadable Mp3 File] encore March 21

    March 28 - Kathy Ward, Credit Team was here to talk about your credit score, how to find out about it, and how to fix it.  For more information, you can contact Kathy at www.creditrepairoregon.net. [Audio in downloadable Mp3 File]

    April 2 - Real Estate Roundtable with Mary Hartley (RE/MAX) and Angie Foss (Countrywide Home Loans) [Audio in downloadable Mp3 File]  encore on April 4

    April 11 - Developing Rural Property - Tinsa (RE/MAX Integrity) and Ryan Schweitzer (R. Schweitzer Construction) were my guests.  A married couple with their own business - they came in to talk about developing rural property and building your dream home on a little piece of acreage.  I'm sorry to say that we were unable to get this program recorded (technical problems - mostly mine!) but you can contact Ryan at www.rscibuilders.com for more information. (Audio not available)

    16 April - Ken Smith, and Anna Balkema, Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services.  Find out about the services provided by WNHS (www.w-nhs.com) and get the inside information on down payment assistance programs and home buyer education programs. (Downloadable Audio)

    April 25 - Margaret Oscilia, Create Concepts and Contracting (www.creativeconceptsandcontracting.com) and Jennifer Fidler (RE/MAX Integrity) were in to talk about home staging.  In the past month over $1.6 million dollars of listings that Margaret has staged for Realtors have received offers! (Downloadable Audio)

    02 May - Today was "just Dave" and we covered some new policies in place with regard to appraisals that will have an impact on your home buying and selling experience.  Dave also gave an update on the market, and the outlook for the future.  This was also the show where he first introduced www.ItsMYBuyersMarket.com seminars which will be starting in June.

    Thursday, May 7 and Saturday, May 9:  Melanie Adams, City of Albany Building Division (and Gary Stutzman and Kristin Johns). It’s BUILDING SAFETY Week! When do you need a building permit, how do you get one? More importantly, why do you NEED one![Audio in downloadable Mp3 File]

    Saturday May 16th -  Joing our host was Jason Cadwell, RE/MAX Integrity and Genevra Schumacher, of the Schumacher Group were here to talk about Short Sales and Foreclosures. Understanding what they are - and some of the options that are available to consumers when the situation exists.[Audio in downloadable Mp3 File].

    Thursday, May 21 and Saturday, May 23 Real Estate Roundtable and "It's MY Buyer's Market" Workshops. [Audio in downloadable Mp3 File].

    Saturday May 30 - Bettina Schempf, Executive Director of the Benton Habitat for Humanity and Donna Megay (Keller Williams), Board Member of Benton Habitat for Humanity were in to talk about current and ongoing Habitat projects.[Audio in downloadable Mp3 File].

    Thursday, June 4th and Saturday, June 6th: RE/MAX Integrity introduces a new consumer tool – Any Listing, Any Phone, Any Time…called MLS Now. Heather White, Marketing Director for RE/MAX Integrity was the first guest. Renee Dornhecker, Landmark Mortgage was on to discuss current issues with mortgage interest rates and buyer programs available. : [Audio in downloadable Mp3 File]

    Thursday, June 18th and Saturday, June 20th: Molly Brady, Oil Heat Help Desk.  Find out what you need to know if you have an oil heat system (or an OLD oil heat system was once used on your property.  It's not as complicated as you may think. [Audio in downloadable Mp3 File]

    Saturday, June 27th: : [Audio in downloadable Mp3 File]. Live from the Grand Opening of the Parkside Apartment Homes in South Lebanon. Joining Dave: Linda Collins, First American Home Warranty and Kacee Bloomberg of Heritage Northwest.


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