The Altitude Homes Podcast

Altitude Homes Ep 009 - Five Critical Mistakes First Time Home Buyers Make

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:27:06 -0700

In Episode 9 of The Homefront, John Hurlbut and his co-host dive into the five biggest mistakes first-time buyers make — and how to avoid them. From falling in love too fast to skipping pre-approval, John shares decades of experience to help new homeowners start off on the right foot.

You’ll learn how to 👇

✅ Shop smart without letting emotions take over

✅ Get pre-approved to strengthen your offer

✅ Budget for hidden costs of homeownership

✅ Protect yourself with thorough inspections

✅ Understand why having the right agent matters

It’s a quick, practical listen packed with laughs, insights, and the kind of real-world advice that can save you time, stress, and money on your first home purchase.

🎙️ Host: John Hurlbut, Realtor & Team Leader — Altitude Homes Team

🌐 Learn more: https://AltitudeHomes.com

Altitude Homes Ep 008 - Inspection Vs Appraisal - What's the Difference?

Wed, 08 May 2024 12:00:00 -0700

⚡🏠 Home Buying Unveiled: Inspections & Appraisals! 🏠⚡ Understand these crucial steps of buying a home. Don't leave your investment to chance—get the lowdown on home inspections 🛠️ and appraisals 💲 that could save you from future headaches. 🚫💢 Dive deep with expert insights and ensure you’re not overpaying for your dream home! 🏡💭✨

Altitude Homes Ep 007 - 5 Things To NOT Say When Buying a Home

Wed, 01 May 2024 13:02:25 -0700

Embarking on your home-buying journey? 🏠✨ Don't End up in buyer negotiation jail by avoiding saying these 5 things. There's a crucial strategy you need to know: what NOT to say during a house tour. This video unveils the top five things to keep to yourself to ensure you don't jeopardize your negotiations or reveal too much to sellers. From expressing too much enthusiasm to discussing repairs or timelines, we cover it all to help you maintain the upper hand in negotiations. Whether you're a first-time buyer or seasoned in real estate, these insights will guide you to make smarter, more strategic decisions. Watch now for invaluable advice that could save you from "home buyer negotiation jail." Let's secure your dream home together, with every advantage in your favor.

Altitude Homes Ep 006 - How a $4,000 Investment Pays Me $600/mo In Passive Income

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:18:34 -0700

Curious about real estate investing? Wondering if you can buy a home for just $4,000? In this video, I'll show you exactly how I did it and how you can too! Discover the strategies behind turning a small investment into a lucrative passive income stream. Learn about the 1% rule, financing options, rental property management, and more! Don't miss out on this valuable insight into building wealth through real estate. Contact me for personalized advice and let's start your journey to financial freedom today! Subscribe for more real estate tips and strategies.

Altitude Homes Ep 005 - SHORT - Forever Renters

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:46:49 -0700

Are you stuck in the rent vs. buy dilemma? 🤷‍♂️💼 Find out if you can really amass wealth by renting for life or if buying a home is the key to your financial success. 🚀💰 This isn't your typical real estate advice. Join me as we delve into the forever renter movement, challenge traditional thinking, and uncover the truth behind the headlines! 🔍📈 Don't miss out – your path to wealth starts here! Click play and let's figure this out together! 🎥👇

0:00 - Maybe You Can Be Wealthy Renting

1:00 - Headlines

2:25 - Buy Vs Rent

3:00 - Downpayment is a Waste of Money

3:49 - Hypothetical Situation

4:15 - Historical Trends

4:41 - The Math Starts

5:20 - The Leverage Discussion

6:25 - It Gets Better

6:55 - Both/And

8:17 - Conclusion

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Blog Article for This Video: https://www.altitudehomes.com/blog/video_navigating_beyond_the_forever_renter_trend/72409

Ryan Hills RE Source Video: https://youtu.be/ku8Y-TnCP3Y?si=O5dQaXXxqXmQDhr8

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✨ABOUT US✨

The decision to buy or sell a home shouldn’t be made lightly. Here at Altitude Homes, we want to help make that decision easier by providing you with relevant, educational information about the Western Washington real estate market right here on our YouTube channel. Whether you’re looking for helpful tips about buying a home, selling a home, or the latest market statistics, we’re here to bring that information together all in one place. We have a passion for helping homebuyers and home sellers achieve their goals and we’d love to talk to you about how we might help you achieve yours. If you have any real estate-related questions for us, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via phone or email today.

🏠Looking to buy a home in Washington? https://altitudehomes.com/search

🏠Looking to sell your Washington area home? https://altitudehomes.com/home_value

Altitude Homes Ep 004 - SHORT - Should I Refinance My Mortgage?

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:44:59 -0700

Want to know if it makes sense to refinance your mortgage? In this episode, John breaks down the math behind determining the right time to refinance and if it makes sense. There's more to it than just interest rate. If you'd like to watch the video that goes along with this episode you can find that on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/yeBOefuYMdI

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Altitude Homes Ep 003 - 2024 State of the Housing Market

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 15:20:38 -0800

Welcome to the Altitude Homes Podcast Episode 3! John Hurlbut and Steven Wright break down what's going on in the housing market in 2024. What do we expect to happen with inventory, interest rates, home prices going forward through 2024? What is Rate Lock? Tune in and hear the first episode recorded in the new Altitude Homes Podcast Studio!

Altitude Homes Ep 002 - Special Guest Steven Wright

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 19:48:31 -0700

Welcome to the Altitude Homes Podcast Episode 002! We're going to be chatting with Steven Wright, Senior Loan officer at Movement Mortgage, about all things home mortgage! Find out what you need to do to get qualified for a mortgage, what mortgage options there are, some interesting things about mortgages you may not know and we'll peer into our crystal ball and see what the future holds for mortgage rates and other fun stuff! Thanks for tuning in! Feel free to drop any questions you have in the comments and we'll try to answer them online live!

Altitude Homes Ep 001 - Answering All Your Real Estate Questions

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 14:44:11 -0700

Welcome to the first episode of the Altitude Homes Podcast! On our inaugural episode, John Hurlbut and Jordan Enciso break down all the burning questions our clients have been asking us recently about the Shifting Real Estate Market. If you have questions you want to ask, feel free to send an e-mail to show@altitudehomes.com and we'll be sure to answer it in a future episode!