Close To Home

We've got something really special for you this week on the Close to Home! Tracy is sitting down with Rumi and Charlie, the current owners of Seattle's own Moshi Moshi. If you're a long time listener you might know that Moshi Moshi was originally owned and built out by Tracy and her husband Kevin, making this week's episode a fun owners-only retrospective of how far the business has come over the last decade. If you've ever dreamed of owning or operating a restaurant then this is the perfect episode for you, no purchase necessary! If you would like to order food or learn more about Moshi Moshi you can find them at: Moshimoshiseattle.com And as always if you have additional questions about the show, or ideas for future guests or topics please feel free to reach out to us. We love to hear from you! Instagram Facebook Twitter Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com Thanks for listening! Our Opening theme: “Inspired” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Other music (in order used): “Good Times” By Patrick Patrikios “We Do

Sometimes you've just found the perfect house, you know it, we know it, heck the house knows it. When that time comes there is nothing more nerve wracking than waiting for the offer review date to see if yours is going to be the one accepted. So why not avoid it entirely? There is an art to constructing an offer that a seller will snap up well in advance of reviewing all their other prospects, and this week on the Clouse Corner we are giving away the first steps to get you started! If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out: Instagram Facebook Twitter Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com And as always thank you for listening! Our Opening theme: “Inspired” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Other music (in order used): “Low Life High Life” By Dan Henig “Ruination 2” By Vibe Mountain “Spinning Monkeys” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.

One piece of advice you'll often receive when you tell people you're selling your house is that you can save money by selling off market and not using a real estate agent, but is that really the case? On this weeks Clause Corner Brennen weighs the benefits and potential downsides of selling off market. Which one is ultimately more profitable? You'll have to listen and find out! If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out: Instagram Facebook Twitter Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com And as always thank you for listening! Our Opening theme: “Inspired” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Other music (in order used): “Low Life High Life” By Dan Henig “Ruination 2” By Vibe Mountain “Spinning Monkeys” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week on the Clouse Corner Brennen is going to be breaking down some of the warning signs of a cooling real estate market. Now nothing is guaranteed, but the market does give definite signals when it comes to these things and it's a good idea to know what you might need to look out for in the future, whether that's just a better time to sell or a good time to get a great deal! The answers to that and more on this week's Clouse Corner! If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out: Instagram Facebook Twitter Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com And as always thank you for listening! Our Opening theme: “Inspired” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Other music (in order used): “Low Life High Life” By Dan Henig “Ruination 2” By Vibe Mountain “Spinning Monkeys” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Recently a client reached out to Brennen with a question about using their homeowner's insurance and in doing so inspired this episode. Obviously homeowner's insurance is something you must have to close the sale of a house but how do you use it properly, and what potential mishaps should you try and avoid? Those questions and more are getting answered on this week's Clouse Corner! If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out: Instagram Facebook Twitter Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com And as always thank you for listening! Our Opening theme: “Inspired” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Other music (in order used): “Low Life High Life” By Dan Henig “Ruination 2” By Vibe Mountain “Spinning Monkeys” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week on the Clouse Corner Brennen is giving a brief rundown on mortgage payments. Full disclosure we here at the Clouse Corner are not financial experts and this should be by no means taken as the end all be of advice on the topic. This is mostly just a 5 minute rundown to get you in the right ballpark so that you will feel confident knowing roughly what is feasible for your finances moving forward. All that being said, sit back, learn, and enjoy! If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out: Instagram Facebook Twitter Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com And as always thank you for listening! Our Opening theme: “Inspired” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Other music (in order used): “Low Life High Life” By Dan Henig “Ruination 2” By Vibe Mountain “Spinning Monkeys” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

It's a triple decker this week as Brennen and Tracy are sitting down with Kristin Rye, the owner of the recently expanded HoneyHole! The HoneyHole is a Seattle institution known for it's amazing hand crafted sandwiches and Kristen is here to give the inside track on everything from new events to the optimal time to order your lunchtime special. So place your orders, sit back and enjoy this week's Close to Home! If you would like to order a sandwich or learn more about the HoneyHole you can find them at: thehoneyhole.com And as always if you have additional questions about the show, or ideas for future guests or topics please feel free to reach out to us. We love to hear from you! Instagram Facebook Twitter Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com Thanks for listening! Our Opening theme: “Inspired” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Other music (in order used): “Good Times” By Patrick Patrikios “We Don’t Know How it Ends” By Lee Rosevere (leerosevere.bandcamp.com) “Ruination 2” By Vibe Mountain Music obtained and Lice

This week on the Clouse Corner we're taking a break from our usual format of teaching specific lessons in real estate and just taking a deep dive on what the heck is going on in Seattle's housing market right now. Obviously the pandemic has thrown a lot of things out of whack and many of the trends seen in the housing market right now are pretty unprecedented. So let's take a minute and talk about them! If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out: Instagram Facebook Twitter Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com And as always thank you for listening! Our Opening theme: “Inspired” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Other music (in order used): “Low Life High Life” By Dan Henig “Ruination 2” By Vibe Mountain “Spinning Monkeys” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Are you hoping to break into the rental game with an investment property? Maybe somewhere super desirable right now like Seattle? Well then look no further! This week on the Clouse Corner Brennen is giving a quick crash course in the top three common mistakes people should avoid with their first investment rental. If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out: Instagram Facebook Twitter Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com And as always thank you for listening! Our Opening theme: “Inspired” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Other music (in order used): “Low Life High Life” By Dan Henig “Ruination 2” By Vibe Mountain “Spinning Monkeys” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week Tracy is sitting down with fifth generation fisherman Luis Arruela to talk about his family's history with fishing, as well as his own experiences running his own fishing boat in Alaska. The idea of running off to be a fisherman in Alaska is one that still holds a certain amount of romantic appeal, inspiring shows like Deadliest Catch. Luis is going to give his own take on the actual realities of doing the job as well as how it has changed over the last 20 years. As always if you have additional questions about the show, or ideas for future guests or topics please feel free to reach out to us. We love to hear from you! Instagram Facebook Twitter Thanks for listening! Our Opening theme: “Inspired” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Other music (in order used): “Good Times” By Patrick Patrikios “We Don’t Know How it Ends” By Lee Rosevere (leerosevere.bandcamp.com) “Ruination 2” By Vibe Mountain Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/

Glamor shots are a must for selling your house, they use perfect staging and amazing life to turn a house into the home of your dreams. That ebing siad come closing time you want to make sure that you've got a genuine prince and not just a from in a wig if you catch my drift. This week on the Clouse Corner Brennen is taking a quick look at glamor shots, what are they good for, and what do you need to keep an eye on? If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out: Instagram Facebook Twitter Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com And as always thank you for listening! Our Opening theme: “Inspired” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Other music (in order used): “Low Life High Life” By Dan Henig “Ruination 2” By Vibe Mountain “Spinning Monkeys” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

With all the madness that has happened over the course of the last year on both the seller and buyer sides of the market it's hard to know where you should be putting your focus. That's why this week on the Clouse Corner Brennen is honing in on what he believes is the most important question a seller should be asking themselves right now, and where they (and their realtors) should be putting their focus! If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out: Instagram Facebook Twitter Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com And as always thank you for listening! Our Opening theme: “Inspired” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Other music (in order used): “Low Life High Life” By Dan Henig “Ruination 2” By Vibe Mountain “Spinning Monkeys” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week Tracy is sitting down with close friend and pioneer of the craft cocktail in Seattle Eric Carlson. If you read any of Seattle's numerous food magazines it's likely you've already heard of Eric who most recently has been applying his talents to the cocktail menu at Stoneburner. Over the course of this week's episode he and Tracy will be discussing his personal journey in the exciting world of bars and restaurants, as well as what the future holds, not just for him personally but the Seattle food scene as a whole. If you would like to see Eric's masterful creations in person consider learn more at: Stoneburnerseattle.com Facebook Twitter Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com Thanks for listening! Our Opening theme: “Inspired” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Other music (in order used): “Good Times” By Patrick Patrikios “We Don’t Know How it Ends” By Lee Rosevere (leerosevere.bandcamp.com) “Ruination 2” By Vibe Mountain Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativ

At a recent open house Brennen was asked whether not putting in an offer because of a potentially long closing was a good idea. It's an interesting question and so we are theming this week's episode around it. Is it better to play it safe? Or do you miss 100% of the shots you don't take? Find out this week on the Clouse Corner! If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out: Instagram Facebook Twitter Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com And as always thank you for listening! Our Opening theme: “Inspired” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Other music (in order used): “Low Life High Life” By Dan Henig “Ruination 2” By Vibe Mountain “Spinning Monkeys” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Proof of financing is can sometimes go overlooked in the buying process and yet it plays a cruicial role in the buy offers you put out on each property. What are the advantages to having a current proof of financing attached to each offer you make? Find out from Brennen on this weeks Clouse Corner! If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out: Instagram Facebook Twitter Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com And as always thank you for listening! Our Opening theme: “Inspired” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Other music (in order used): “Low Life High Life” By Dan Henig “Ruination 2” By Vibe Mountain “Spinning Monkeys” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Have some fresh coffee with you this week and be prepared to order out for emergency baked goods as Brennen and Tracy are sitting down with Mi Kim the founder and head chef of Raised Donuts! Raised Donuts (in case you didn't know) is an amazing specialty bakeshop in Seattle drawn from Mi Kim's own culinary journey and family history, and inspired by the single item specialty food stands she encountered on a trip to Korea. The shop features from scratch recipes, seasonal specialties, and hands on cooking classes, which will hopefully be returning soon. If you've ever been curious about what goes into the creation of new business then this is a can't miss episode! Check out more amazing delicacies at: instagram.com/raiseddoughnuts As always if you have additional questions about the show, or ideas for future guests or topics please feel free to reach out to us. We love to hear from you! Instagram Facebook Twitter Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com Thanks for listening! Our Opening theme: “Inspired” By Kevin Mcl

Everyone has experienced buyers fatigue at some point, maybe when you're three-quarters of the way into a long grocery run, maybe when your favorite collectible card game starts printing a new set every other month and you can no longer keep up. The conditions that create buyers fatigue are pretty universal and that applies to real estate as much as anything. That's why this week on the Clouse Corner Brennen is taking a few minutes to explain the conditions that create buyers fatigue, and what you can do to avoid it as both a buyer and a seller! If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out: Instagram Facebook Twitter Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com And as always thank you for listening! Our Opening theme: “Inspired” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Other music (in order used): “Low Life High Life” By Dan Henig “Ruination 2” By Vibe Mountain “Spinning Monkeys” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Comm

How much does experience count for when it comes to picking your realtor? The question can get surprisingly muddy since many people know someone in real estate and oftentimes that person might just be starting out. This week on the Clouse Corner Brennen is breaking down the pros and cons of going with age over beauty (so to speak) when it comes to picking your realtor! If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out: Instagram Facebook Twitter Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com And as always thank you for listening! Our Opening theme: “Inspired” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Other music (in order used): “Low Life High Life” By Dan Henig “Ruination 2” By Vibe Mountain “Spinning Monkeys” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

It's hard to debate that there has ever been a better time to sell your home, especially if you live in a desirable city like Seattle. However there is one question that looms over such a decision, even in the best of times: "Where do you go?" This week on the Clouse Corner Brennen is laying out what he thinks are the most desirable places and properties one can move to after they sell their homes. They may not all be sipping Mai Thai's on the beach, but they are pretty great! If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out: Instagram Facebook Twitter Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com And as always thank you for listening! Our Opening theme: “Inspired” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Other music (in order used): “Low Life High Life” By Dan Henig “Ruination 2” By Vibe Mountain “Spinning Monkeys” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This one might seem like a no brainer but houses that look new tend to sell faster and for more money. Unless your property is some kind of heirloom or landmark that tends to be the case. But where should you put your energy when you go to start fixing your place up to sell? This week on The Clouse Corner Brennen is giving his top tips for areas that need to look like new in order for your house to sell. If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out: Instagram Facebook Twitter Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com And as always thank you for listening! Our Opening theme: “Inspired” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Other music (in order used): “Low Life High Life” By Dan Henig “Ruination 2” By Vibe Mountain “Spinning Monkeys” By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com) Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/