The Anton Stetner Podcast

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Oct 2026

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Welcome to The Anton Stetner Podcast – your go-to resource for everything real estate! With over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 successful deals under his belt, Anton Stetner brings you real, unfiltered insights into the world of real estate. Whether you’re a new agent, an aspiring investor, or a seasoned developer, this podcast will help you sharpen your skills, stay ahead of the market, and build lasting wealth through real estate. Tune in for weekly episodes covering the latest real estate news, investment strategies, market trends, land development, and behind-the-scenes stories from someone who's been deep in the industry trenches. Anton shares practical advice, lessons learned from hundreds of deals, and interviews with top performers who are changing the game. If you're ready to elevate your real estate game, grow your portfolio, or simply stay informed in a fast-changing market, this podcast is for you. Subscribe now and level up with The Anton Stetner Podcast.

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October 25, 2026Episode 1961 hr 14 min

Washington Changed the Rules to Build More Homes. So Why Is Housing Still So Expensive?

Washington State has passed new housing laws designed to increase supply, expand development opportunities, and make homeownership more accessible. But if the rules are changing, why is housing still so expensive? In this episode, Anton Stettner welcomes back real estate investor and housing advocate Mike Appleby to discuss the challenges facing Washington's housing market—and why changing zoning laws doesn't automatically create affordable homes. From complicated permitting processes and land use regulations to property rights, ADUs, and hidden development opportunities, Anton and Mike explore the obstacles preventing more homes from being built. They also discuss how homeowners can uncover their property's development potential, why neighboring cities have different building requirements, and how economic uncertainty, tech layoffs, and AI could influence Washington's real estate future. In this episode, you'll learn: Why Washington's new housing laws aren't solving the affordability crisis How zoning, permitting, and regulations impact housing development What homeowners should know about ADUs and property rights How to identify hidden development opportunities on your property Why local housing regulations vary between cities How economic changes could affect Washington's housing market Whether you're a homeowner, real estate investor, first-time buyer, or simply trying to understand Washington's housing crisis, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping the market. Subscribe for more conversations about Washington real estate, housing policy, investing, and the future of homeownership. About the Show Welcome to the Anton Stetner Podcast, where we break down real estate, economics, investing, housing policy, and the trends shaping the future of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Whether you're a homebuyer, investor, business owner, or simply trying to make sense of today's economy, you'll find practical insights, market analysis, and conversations with industry experts designed to help you make smarter financial decisions. 🏡 Looking to buy, sell, or invest in Washington State real estate? Visit: RESG.com 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for market updates, housing trends, and investment opportunities.

October 22, 2026Episode 19545 min

Brian Heywood Interview: Washington’s Millionaire Tax, the Supreme Court, and the 2026 Initiatives

Could Washington’s Millionaire Tax eventually affect more than just millionaires? And what happens when the Washington Supreme Court overturns an initiative approved by millions of voters? In this episode, Anton Stetner sits down with Brian Heywood, founder of Let’s Go Washington , for an in-depth conversation about the future of Washington State politics, taxes, business, and voter rights. They explore Washington’s new 9.9% Millionaire Tax , the possibility of future changes to the $1 million income threshold, and what Initiative 645 could mean for homeowners, entrepreneurs, investors, and families across the state. The discussion also examines the Washington Supreme Court's decision to invalidate Initiative 2066, the voter-approved natural gas measure, and the legal questions surrounding Washington’s initiative process. Topics covered include: Washington’s Millionaire Tax and Initiative 645 The potential economic impact on Washington businesses and residents Government spending and projected tax revenue The Supreme Court ruling against Initiative 2066 Initiative 638 and girls’ school athletics Initiative 001 and parental rights in education Brian Heywood’s political influence and the future of Let’s Go Washington What do these initiatives mean for Washington's economy, real estate market, and the people who live and work here? Whether you're a Washington homeowner, business owner, real estate investor, or concerned voter, this conversation explores the policies and decisions shaping the state's future. Subscribe to the Anton Stetner Podcast for conversations about Washington real estate, housing, economic policy, business, and the issues affecting your financial future. Join the conversation: Should Washington repeal the Millionaire Tax? About the Show Welcome to the Anton Stetner Podcast, where we break down real estate, economics, investing, housing policy, and the trends shaping the future of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Whether you're a homebuyer, investor, business owner, or simply trying to make sense of today's economy, you'll find practical insights, market analysis, and conversations with industry experts designed to help you make smarter financial decisions. 🏡 Looking to buy, sell, or invest in Washington State real estate? Visit: RESG.com 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for market updates, housing trends, and investment opportunities.

October 16, 2026Episode 19448 min

How Cheap Mortgages are backfiring on Washington Home Owners

Washington real estate may have officially reached peak fear—but what happens after buyers, sellers, and investors become this uncertain? In this episode, Anton Stetner breaks down the forces shaping the Washington State housing market, including slowing activity, affordability pressure, changing buyer confidence, limited inventory, and shifting expectations among sellers and builders. Are current conditions signaling more trouble ahead, or could widespread fear be creating opportunities for prepared buyers and investors? Anton explains the difference between negative market sentiment and the underlying fundamentals that continue to influence real estate across Seattle, WA, and the rest of Washington State. You’ll learn what to watch next, how supply could affect future prices, and why waiting for complete certainty may come with its own risks. Whether you’re considering buying, selling, developing, or investing in Washington real estate, this episode will help you understand the risks, opportunities, and possible turning points ahead. Learn more or connect with the team at RESG.com. About the Show Welcome to the Anton Stetner Podcast, where we break down real estate, economics, investing, housing policy, and the trends shaping the future of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Whether you're a homebuyer, investor, business owner, or simply trying to make sense of today's economy, you'll find practical insights, market analysis, and conversations with industry experts designed to help you make smarter financial decisions. 🏡 Looking to buy, sell, or invest in Washington State real estate? Visit: RESG.com 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for market updates, housing trends, and investment opportunities.

October 9, 2026Episode 19358 min

How Many Tech Workers Need to Get Laid Off Before Seattle Home Prices Crash?

How Many Tech Workers Need to Get Laid Off Before Seattle Home Prices Crash? Seattle's housing market is facing growing uncertainty. With tech layoffs making headlines, home sales slowing, and buyers becoming increasingly cautious, one big question is emerging: How many tech jobs need to disappear before Seattle home prices actually crash? In this episode, Anton Stetner takes a closer look at the Seattle housing market in 2026, examining how job losses, economic uncertainty, mortgage rates, and changing buyer behavior are affecting real estate across Washington State. Seattle's technology industry has played a major role in driving housing demand and home values for years. But as the job market shifts, could layoffs at major tech companies trigger a wave of home sales and falling prices? Or is the market simply experiencing a slowdown rather than an actual crash? In this episode, Anton explores: Seattle Tech Layoffs: How employment uncertainty could impact housing demand and home prices. King County Housing Market: Why slowing home sales don't necessarily mean prices are crashing. Buyer Behavior: Why buyers are holding back, even as negotiating opportunities increase. New Construction Opportunities: Where buyers may find better deals and builder incentives. Mortgage Rate Predictions: What changing interest rates could mean for the remainder of 2026. Seattle Real Estate Outlook: What buyers, sellers, and investors should watch heading into 2027. The difference between a housing market slowdown and a full-scale crash matters, especially when you're making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. Whether you're thinking about buying a home, selling your property, or investing in Washington State real estate, understanding what's happening beneath the headlines can help you make more informed decisions. Will tech layoffs finally push Seattle home prices down, or will the housing market prove more resilient than expected? 🎧 Listen to the full episode for Anton's analysis of Seattle's changing real estate market. 🏡 Buying, selling, or investing in Washington State? Visit https://RESG.com for real estate guidance. 🔔 Follow the podcast for weekly Seattle housing market updates, mortgage rate insights, real estate trends, and practical advice from Anton Stetner. About the Show Welcome to the Anton Stetner Podcast, where we break down real estate, economics, investing, housing policy, and the trends shaping the future of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Whether you're a homebuyer, investor, business owner, or simply trying to make sense of today's economy, you'll find practical insights, market analysis, and conversations with industry experts designed to help you make smarter financial decisions. 🏡 Looking to buy, sell, or invest in Washington State real estate? Visit: RESG.com 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for market updates, housing trends, and investment opportunities.

October 5, 2026Episode 19252 min

Your Utility Bills Are About To Skyrocket

Washington utility bills are already climbing — and the argument in this episode is that Washington homeowners could be facing even more pressure in the years ahead. Anton Stettner breaks down what’s happening with natural gas, electricity rates, Washington’s energy policies, the Climate Commitment Act, building codes, and the growing demands being placed on the power grid. The conversation starts with a simple question: Why is my utility bill going up? From there, Anton examines Puget Sound Energy rate increases and proposed increases, the Washington Supreme Court ruling involving the natural-gas initiative, and how electrification could affect homeowners, renters, landlords, investors, and new construction. But your monthly Washington utility bills are only part of the story. What happens when an older home needs a larger electrical panel? What could converting gas appliances to electric cost? How do stricter energy requirements affect the price of building a new home? And can Washington’s existing electrical infrastructure handle dramatically higher demand from homes, EVs, heat pumps, businesses, and AI? Anton and Benji also discuss Washington ballot initiatives, energy policy, housing affordability, the economics of natural gas, and why homeowners should start paying much closer attention to the utilities serving a property. If you own, rent, build, develop, or invest in Washington real estate, this conversation could directly affect your future costs. Subscribe for more Washington real estate, housing, development, energy, and economic analysis — and comment below: Have your utility bills already gone up? About the Show Welcome to the Anton Stetner Podcast, where we break down real estate, economics, investing, housing policy, and the trends shaping the future of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Whether you're a homebuyer, investor, business owner, or simply trying to make sense of today's economy, you'll find practical insights, market analysis, and conversations with industry experts designed to help you make smarter financial decisions. 🏡 Looking to buy, sell, or invest in Washington State real estate? Visit: RESG.com 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for market updates, housing trends, and investment opportunities.

September 28, 2026Episode 1911 hr 0 min

Should Buyers Wait until 2027 to Buy Real Estate?

Should you wait until 2027 to buy a home? Waiting feels safe, but it can cost you more than buying now. In this video, we break down what could change in 2027 with mortgage rates, home prices, and inventory, and how to decide based on your own situation, not headlines. About the Show Welcome to the Anton Stetner Podcast, where we break down real estate, economics, investing, housing policy, and the trends shaping the future of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Whether you're a homebuyer, investor, business owner, or simply trying to make sense of today's economy, you'll find practical insights, market analysis, and conversations with industry experts designed to help you make smarter financial decisions. 🏡 Looking to buy, sell, or invest in Washington State real estate? Visit: RESG.com 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for market updates, housing trends, and investment opportunities.

September 28, 2026Episode 1901 hr 3 min

Why No One Is Building Homes In Washington State Right Now with Ryan Gillis

Why is the Washington housing crisis getting worse when everyone agrees the state needs more homes? In this episode, Anton sits down with real estate broker and developer Ryan Gillis to break down what’s actually happening behind the scenes of new construction in Washington State. The problem isn’t simply demand. Builders are facing a brutal equation: falling home prices, expensive land, financing costs, lengthy development timelines, rising fees, limited buildable lots, and buyers who increasingly prefer existing homes over new construction. Pasted text Ryan walks through a real Redmond project where roughly $360,000 in affordable-housing fees changed what the developer could pay for the property—and explains how additional costs can ripple through financing, land values, and ultimately whether a project gets built at all. Pasted text They also explore one of the biggest contradictions facing the Washington housing crisis: Washington needs more housing, yet experienced builders are questioning whether new projects still make financial sense. The conversation covers starter homes, townhomes, cottages, ADUs, land development, the urban growth boundary, builder margins, affordability, and what buyers actually want. If you’re a homeowner, investor, developer, real estate professional, or considering buying a home in Washington State, this conversation reveals the economics behind the headlines. Do you think Washington can make housing affordable again? Drop your take in the comments, and subscribe for more Washington real estate analysis. About the Show Welcome to the Anton Stetner Podcast, where we break down real estate, economics, investing, housing policy, and the trends shaping the future of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Whether you're a homebuyer, investor, business owner, or simply trying to make sense of today's economy, you'll find practical insights, market analysis, and conversations with industry experts designed to help you make smarter financial decisions. 🏡 Looking to buy, sell, or invest in Washington State real estate? Visit: RESG.com 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for market updates, housing trends, and investment opportunities.

September 13, 2026Episode 18959 min

Rates Just Hit a 13 Month High: Here's How to Buy the House the Bank Says No To

Mortgage rates have hit a 13-month high — but what happens when the rate isn’t the problem? What happens when the bank says the property simply can’t be financed? In this episode, Anton sits down with Cody, a loan officer with 26 years of experience, to break down what “non-financeable” actually means and what buyers can do when a conventional mortgage isn’t an option. They walk through the property problems that commonly kill traditional loans, including condition issues, title problems, appraisals, insurance, private roads, septic and well concerns, manufactured homes, condos, rural properties, vacant land, and homes that can’t immediately be occupied. But not every financing problem is a property problem. Cody also explains what happens when the borrower doesn’t fit the traditional lending box — including self-employed buyers, investors, borrowers with unusual income documentation, and buyers struggling with debt-to-income requirements. The conversation explores alternative financing options such as renovation loans, portfolio loans, bridge loans, seller financing, DSCR loans, bank-statement loans, private or hard-money financing, and cash purchases followed by refinancing. Anton and Cody also dig into the bigger question: Just because you can find a way to finance a difficult property, should you? They discuss how to evaluate the higher rates, fees, down payments, repair costs, reserves, and exit strategies that often come with alternative financing — and when walking away may actually be the smartest financial decision. Plus, they look at today’s Washington housing market, where buyers currently have leverage, what a real mortgage preapproval should include, and what buyers should negotiate before submitting an offer. If you’ve ever found a house you loved only to hear, “The bank won’t finance it,” this episode explains what to investigate before giving up — or moving forward. Topics covered: • Why some properties are considered non-financeable • Property problems vs. borrower problems • Alternative and non-QM mortgage options • Renovation and portfolio loans • Seller financing and private money • Financing for self-employed buyers and investors • Current mortgage rates and affordability • Washington housing market opportunities • When alternative financing makes sense • When buyers should walk away • What to check before making an offer About the Show Welcome to the Anton Stetner Podcast, where we break down real estate, economics, investing, housing policy, and the trends shaping the future of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Whether you're a homebuyer, investor, business owner, or simply trying to make sense of today's economy, you'll find practical insights, market analysis, and conversations with industry experts designed to help you make smarter financial decisions. 🏡 Looking to buy, sell, or invest in Washington State real estate? Visit: RESG.com 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for market updates, housing trends, and investment opportunities.

September 6, 2026Episode 1881 hr 5 min

The Truth About Washington's Secret AI Bans

Washington State didn't ban AI data centers. Not one city or county has actually banned them — but that's not what the headlines say. In this episode, we go through the actual ordinances behind the "AI ban" wave sweeping Washington State: Skagit County, Seattle, Snohomish County, Marysville, Federal Way, Burien, and more. Nearly all of it turns out to be temporary moratoriums, not permanent bans — and we explain exactly why that distinction matters if you own property, pay a power bill, or are watching this space for any reason. We trace the whole thing back to Olympia: House Bill 2515 tried to set a statewide framework for data centers and failed, which is what triggered local governments to start passing their own emergency moratoriums to avoid getting caught flat-footed. We also cover Seattle's surprising numbers (369 megawatts from just five inquiries), why data centers keep getting proposed next to neighborhoods, and Quincy — the Washington State town that already said yes to this industry years ago and is now dealing with the transmission and eminent domain fallout. We also get into the AI financing side of this — the comparisons being drawn to 2008-style circular financing, and why that's worth paying attention to. If you own land, are near a proposed site, or just want to understand what's actually happening in Washington State right now, this one's for you. Got a city or county we didn't cover? Let us know — we're keeping a running list. About the Show Welcome to the Anton Stetner Podcast, where we break down real estate, economics, investing, housing policy, and the trends shaping the future of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Whether you're a homebuyer, investor, business owner, or simply trying to make sense of today's economy, you'll find practical insights, market analysis, and conversations with industry experts designed to help you make smarter financial decisions. 🏡 Looking to buy, sell, or invest in Washington State real estate? Visit: RESG.com 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for market updates, housing trends, and investment opportunities.

August 30, 2026Episode 18757 min

Washington Is Taking Farms to Power AI Data Centers

In this episode, Anton sits down to unpack one of the strangest land fights happening in Washington State right now: a $260 million power line slicing through 32 miles of Quincy farmland to feed the AI data center boom. It starts with a number that's hard to shake — $2,415. That's what one family in Quincy was offered for a permanent easement across a third of an acre in their front lawn, to make room for a 230,000-volt transmission tower. Multiply that story across 112 parcels, 34 homes, and 449 acres of working farmland, and you start to see the shape of what's really going on. Anton has a personal stake here — his family is from Quincy, and he's spent two decades on both sides of eminent domain negotiations. So rather than pick a villain, he walks through the actual court filings, the utility's own rate structure, and the tax rolls to figure out who benefits, who's getting squeezed, and why. Along the way: what a judge actually ruled (and why the headlines got it wrong), how cheap hydropower turned a one-horse farm town into a data center hub, the low-ball offers landowners are fighting in court, why a "pay-to-play" bill died in Olympia, the natural gas plant that got shut down by local pushback, and whether AI data centers are really draining the region's water supply. It's a story about power, land, and money — and about what happens to a small town when a trillion-dollar industry decides it needs to move in next door. Got a land use or eminent domain question of your own? Give us a call or find us at resg.com. About the Show Welcome to the Anton Stetner Podcast, where we break down real estate, economics, investing, housing policy, and the trends shaping the future of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Whether you're a homebuyer, investor, business owner, or simply trying to make sense of today's economy, you'll find practical insights, market analysis, and conversations with industry experts designed to help you make smarter financial decisions. 🏡 Looking to buy, sell, or invest in Washington State real estate? Visit: RESG.com 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for market updates, housing trends, and investment opportunities.

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