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Buckle up, folks! This Saturday on the Around the House show, we're diving deep into the wild world of real estate secrets that will have you rethinking your home-buying strategy for 2026. Eric and John are ready to spill the beans on what every prospective homeowner should know before diving into the market. From property taxes that might make your wallet cringe to the sneaky HOA fees that can pop up like an unexpected guest at a dinner party, they're covering all the bases. If you're contemplating buying or selling your crib this year, you really won't want to miss this juicy segment. It's like a treasure map for navigating the bumpy terrain of real estate, and trust me, you’ll want to keep it handy when you’re out there house hunting. As we shimmy into the second hour, we’ve got the fabulous Wendy Glaister joining the fun! This renowned interior designer comes packed with insights on how to survive the design process without losing your mind or breaking the bank. Wendy’s tales of designing from afar, especially her experiences with a project in Japan, are nothing short of fascinating. Imagine coordinating an entire apartment complex without ever picking up the phone—now that's some serious trust in the process! She’s got tips and tricks that will help you navigate your own design dilemmas, whether it's figuring out that funky Japanese cooktop or simply choosing the right shade of beige (you know, the one that screams 'professional adult' but also whispers 'I love cozy evenings'). And let’s not forget the big reveal about our shiny new YouTube channel! We’re bringing you fresh content in glorious 4K, so whether you’re a trade pro or just someone who loves to watch others tackle DIY projects, we’ve got something special in store for you. So, grab your favorite beverage, get comfy, and tune in this Saturday for a rollercoaster of home maintenance tips, design wisdom, and, of course, a sprinkle of our signature humor!

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If you are buying or thinking about selling your home this year, you won't want to miss this one.

Take a look because it's got the property taxes in there.

You say you might go, hey, I can only afford 2,900 bucks a month.

But if you all of a sudden have to pay another 3, 4, 500 bucks in property taxes, that changes the level of house you're looking at.

And there's a decent chance those property taxes are going to go up.

It's like HOAS.

You'll see many times in HOA.

Oh, it's only $75 and they're going to mow your front lawn a month.

Awesome.

A couple years, that could be 250 bucks a month.

They're doing the same thing, so pay attention.

My mom's have tripled her HOA fees over the last.

She's been there 20 years, to be fair, but still, yeah, it's a lot.

And taxes have never been friendly in the Northwest.

No.

In the second hour, Eric and John are joined by renowned interior designer Wendy Glasester.

And as they talk about how to navigate the design process on your next project.

They had some business in Japan.

And we did an entire small apartment complex, like 12 units without me ever getting on the phone with them.

It was all via email.

And that was the biggest trust thing even back then because I've got appliances I've never seen before.

It's completely different.

Cooktops have little grills built in them.

Nothing is standard.

I'm using a design program that's not friendly with that because it's made for American stuff and not Japanese stuff.

So it was really interesting to do, but it gave me some trust in the process.

But that was one of those that after I was done and they decided there was some laws that changed where.

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