Awesome In Seattle Podcast

The Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Exchange

Hosts Christian Nossum, Jason Saldarriaga, Anthony Chimenti, and Charlotte Reynolds from one of Seattle’s top real estate groups discuss pressing topics and current events from around the Seattle area.

  • 42 minutes 9 seconds
    158: Live-In Flips: The Strategy That Could Make You $500K Tax Free

    How can a live-in flip turn into a tax-free $500K profit in today’s market? In this episode, Christian and Shannon Nossum are joined by guest Victor Esquivel to break down the live-in flip strategy and how homeowners and investors can leverage primary residence tax advantages to build significant wealth. They walk through how the strategy works, key timelines to follow, what types of properties make the best candidates, and the renovations that deliver the highest return. They also share real-world insights on risks, common mistakes to avoid, and how to execute the strategy successfully in the Seattle market. If you're looking for a smarter way to invest in real estate while living in your property, this episode outlines a powerful approach to maximizing profit.

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    19 March 2026, 4:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 28 seconds
    157: The Seattle Deals We're Buying in 2026 (And the One We Walk Away From)

    What does a profitable Seattle investment deal actually look like in 2026? In this episode, Christian and Shannon share their current real estate buy box, including price range, neighborhoods they’re targeting, what makes a great DADU lot, and the red flags that can kill a deal. They also walk through recent deals they’ve bought and a real deal they decided to walk away from, and explain the red flags that investors should watch for. If you're a Seattle investor—or an agent looking to bring investors deals—this episode provides a clear look at what opportunities serious buyers are looking for right now.

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    5 March 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 40 minutes 54 seconds
    156: 2026 Real Estate Predictions: The Great Stall, Seattle Signals & Smart Plays
    This week, join our hosts Christian Nossum, Joanna Beecher, and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we look ahead to what’s coming in the 2026 real estate market. We break down key national trends, discuss what buyers, sellers, and investors should be paying attention to, and explore how shifting interest rates, economic signals, and consumer behavior may shape the year ahead—both nationally and here in the Seattle market. If you enjoy listening to the Awesome in Seattle Podcast, please leave us a review. We’d love to hear from you!
    12 February 2026, 6:52 pm
  • 25 minutes 45 seconds
    155: 2025 Seattle Real Estate Market Recap
    This week, join our hosts Christian Nossum, Joanna Beecher, and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc and special guest Dan Keller of New American Funding as we recap what happened in the 2025 real estate market. We will discuss what happened nationally, what happened locally in Seattle, Dan Keller from New American Funding will go over what happened to interest rates, we will talk about investor lessons we learned, buyer behavior shifts, and which Seattle neighborhoods preformed the best. If you enjoy listening to the Awesome in Seattle Podcast, please leave us a review. We’d love to hear from you!
    29 January 2026, 4:33 pm
  • 31 minutes 30 seconds
    154: How to Buy and Sell Your Seattle Home at the Same Time (Without Losing Sleep)
    Today, we’re breaking down the different strategies for buying and selling a home at the same time. Join our hosts, Christian Nossum of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc. and Dan Keller of New American Funding, as they walk you through various loan options, including bridge loans. If you’re looking to buy and sell in Seattle, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help you find the best strategy for your situation.If you enjoy listening to the Awesome in Seattle Podcast, please leave us a review. We’d love to hear from you!
    15 January 2026, 4:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 8 seconds
    153: Buying Property as an Unmarried Couple
    Are you thinking about buying before you get married and/or thinking about buying with friends? Then this is the episode for you! Join our hosts Christian Nossum and Joanna Beecher of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we walk you through the steps on how to do this and answer the most commonly asked questions that people ask when buying as an unmarried couple or with friends.
    1 January 2026, 1:10 pm
  • 14 minutes 4 seconds
    152: From Sellers to Wholesalers: How HB 1081 Changes Washington Real Estate Deals
    This week join our hosts Christian Nossum and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we talk about how House Bill 1081 could change wholesaling in Washington State. We will discuss how these changes will affect Washington Real Estate Deals for sellers, Wholesalers, and real estate brokers.
    19 December 2025, 7:31 pm
  • 13 minutes 55 seconds
    151: Down Payments: How to Use Gifts, 401(k)s & More to Buy a Home
    This week join our hosts Christian Nossum, Joanna Beecher, and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we explain why buying a home doesn’t require 20% down and we will explain all the different ways you can get your downpayment amount together. We dig into gift funds, 401k loans, HELOCs, and other smart strategies to pull together a down payment, along with how to move your money early so closing is smooth.If you like listening to the Awesome In Seattle Podcast, leave us a review. We would love to hear from you!
    20 November 2025, 4:06 pm
  • 15 minutes 45 seconds
    150: How Wealthy Investors Buy Real Estate Without Selling Stocks: The SBLOC Strategy
    Join our hosts Christian Nossum and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we talk about a topic Varun is very exited about. On this weeks episode, we are talking about adding Securities-Backed Line of Credit also known as SBLOC to your debt options for your real estate strategy. Varun will tell us what they are and how you can use them as a loan to fund your real estate projects. If you like listening to the Awesome In Seattle Podcast, leave us a review. We would love to hear from you!
    6 November 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 18 minutes 33 seconds
    149: One Seattle Plan Update - October 2025
    This week join our hosts Christian Nossum and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we do a recap of the One Seattle Plan and the multiple phases of the plan. We will discuss what has passed, what are some upcoming changes, and how to take advantage of the changes that are in play right now.If you like listening to the Awesome In Seattle Podcast, leave us a review. We would love to hear from you!
    23 October 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 44 seconds
    148: Investing as a Family- How This Couple Created Passive Income and Freedom With Airbnb
    This week join our hosts Christian and Shannon Nossum of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty Inc as we interview Caroline and Mike Neubauer. In just a few short years Caroline and Mike have built a thriving Airbnb business, achieved financial freedom, and launched a podcast of their own where they interview other entrepreneurial family who are doing the same thing as them! If you like listening to the Awesome In Seattle Podcast, leave us a review. We would love to hear from you!
    9 October 2025, 4:00 pm
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