Podcasts by Gorge Real Estate Talk

EP 50 - Dave Ashburn, Hood River County Appraiser from 2023-05-26T14:30

We are pleased to release of our latest episode! In this week's installment, Alisha Nightingale engages in an enlightening conversation with her esteemed friend and former colleague, Dave Ashbur...

EP 49 - Keeping Kim's vision alive from 2023-04-28T14:00

After taking some time for reflection and healing, we are thrilled to announce the continuation of Gorge Real Estate Talk. As many of you are aware, our beloved host and dear friend, Kimberly Sa...

EP 48 - Sam Struck from Strucksured Interiors from 2022-10-28T14:00

We're back! 

In this weeks episode, Kim sat down with Sam Struck from Strucksured Interiors. We learn all about Sam, what brought her to Hood River and how she formed her business. Sam an...

EP 47- Carol Thayer and Ginger Swanson from 2022-10-03T14:00

We're back and this time we're in White Salmon, Wa! 

On today's episode, Kim sits down with long time friends and colleagues Carol Thayer and Ginger Swanson of Windermere Real Estate Colu...

EP 46 - Chelsea Barns and Shay Ryan-Blakslee from 2022-09-23T14:00:48

The crew is back! In todays episode, Kim is joined by her good friends and collegues, Chelsea Barnes and Shay Ryan-Blakslee of Windermere Real Estate Columbia River Gorge! 

You m...

EP 45 - Caroline Lipps from Thunder Island from 2022-07-29T14:00:07

We're back and with a new guest host! Hosting today's show is Windermere real estate agent, Hallie Ballou of Windermere Real Estate Columbia River Gorge! 

In today's episode, Hallie sat d...

EP 44: Lorena Lowell of the Small Business Development Center from 2022-06-24T14:00:25

We're back! In today's episode, Kim is joined by her friend Lorena Lowell of the Small Business Development Center. We find out how Lorena found her way to the Gorge after growing up in Mexico a...

EP 43: Beatriz Lynch from SafeSpace from 2022-06-03T15:42:45

On this weeks episode, we sat down with Beatriz Lynch from SafeSpace here in the Gorge. What is SafeSpace? We'll SafeSpace is the front-line responder to reports of child sexual and physical abu...

EP 43: Joe Garoutte of Big Britches Productions from 2022-05-20T14:00:41

Kim's back in the hostess chair this week and today we're speaking with Joe Garoutte of Big Britches Productions and Carol Thayer! 

We sat down to talk to these 2 about their production o...

EP 42: Chelsea Barnes&Shay Ryan-Blakeslee from 2022-05-09T14:00:02

These two ladies are back for another special episode at Evoke Winery in Hood River! 

In today's episode, Shay and Chelsea go over what it's like selling your home in today's market. They...

EP 41: Dillon Borton of KeyBank Hood River from 2022-04-15T14:00:31

We're back in action and talking Real Estate and banking!   

In today's episode, guest host Shay Ryan-Blakeslee and Chelsea Barnes sit down with Dillon Borton of KeyBank in Hood River. Dillon is...

EP40: Matt Cole with DirectLine-IT from 2022-01-14T15:00

We're back at it again! Kim and her good friend Matt Cole from DirectLine-IT, sit down for a talk about all things IT and our communities 

As we roll into 2022, its important for small bu...

EP 39: How to become a Windermere real estate agent in 2022 from 2022-01-07T15:00

Happy New Year! We hope you all had a fabulous time with family and friends ringing in the new year! 

With a new year comes new goals and challenges. One of those goals might be to make a...

EP 38: Robert&Kristin of Alpine Sea Co. from 2021-12-17T15:00

The gang is back together again after a little summer vacation! Now that we've rest and had our fun in the sun, it's time to get back to talking real estate and to some local businesses! 

EP 37: Nathan Bell of Gorgeous Real Estate from 2021-08-20T14:00

We're back with another episode of Gorge Real Estate Talk!

In this week's episode, Kim sit's down with Nathan Bell of Gorgeous Real Estate in White Salmon, Wa. Nate has a very interesting...

EP 35: Janice Bell from Arome Hood River from 2021-07-30T14:00

Kim is back in the Hostess seat speaking with Janice Bell, local business owner of Arome located in downtown Hood River.

In today's episode, Kim seats down with Janice to discuss the inne...

EP 34: The ladies of Goldendale, Wa from 2021-07-23T14:00

We're back with another episode of Gorge Real Estate talk, but this time we're in a new location! Where are we you may ask? We're in Windermere Real Estate Columbia River Gorge's newest office l...

EP 33: Tammi Packer from Packer Orchards from 2021-07-09T14:00

On today's episode, Kim sits down with a local (and tourist favorite) farm stand owner, Tammi Packer of Packer Orchards. 

If you've ever been to the Hood River area, chances are you've he...

EP 32: Angel Williams from Spruce Gifts&Provisions from 2021-07-02T14:00

We're back with another amazing chat with another local business to both the Hood River community as well as the Cascade Locks community!

In today's episode, Kim sits down with Angel Will...

EP 31: Rod and Lorraine of 64oz Taphouse from 2021-06-25T14:00

Good beer and great people make up a good portion of the Hood River community and on today's episode, Kim sits down with the owners of downtowns 64oz Taphouse!

If you have ever been in to...

EP 30: Ginger Swanson of Windermere Real Estate Columbia River Gorge from 2021-06-18T14:00

In today's episode, Kim is back in the host chair speaking to her long time friend and real estate agent, Ginger Swanson! 

Kim introduces us to Ginger as she tells us about her approach t...

EP 29: Sarah Keller from Knot Another Hat from 2021-06-11T14:00

We're back with another episode of Gorge Real Estate Talk! In today's episode, Kim sits down with local business owner, Sarah Keller of Knot Another Hat. 

The ladies discuss Sarah's backg...

EP 28: Ginger Sadlier from Arrived Vacation Rentals from 2021-05-07T14:00

In this week's episode Kim talks with Ginger Sadlier of Arrived Vacation Rentals of Hood River. If your looking for a short term rental or your looking to rent out your own home here in Hood Riv...

EP 27: Carol Thayer from 2021-04-30T14:00

On today's episode of Gorge Real Estate Talk, Kim sit's down with her long time friend and Real Estate Agent, Carol Thayer! 

Carol has an amazing story to tell about her background and he...

EP 26: Jacque Johnston from Hood River House Sitters from 2021-04-23T14:00

In today's episode, Kim welcomes an old friend onto the show, Jacque Johnston of Hood River House Sitters. 

Jacque, like many others here in the Gorge, is a transplant from Salt Lake City...

EP 25: Gorge Realty Group of Windermere Columbia River Gorge from 2021-04-09T15:41:16

The gang is all here! In today's episode Kim sat down with Gorge Realty Group of Windermere Real Estate Columbia River Gorge. 

If you've ever wondered how a real estate team works under t...

EP 24: Connie Thomasian from 2021-02-05T15:00

In this week's episode, Kim sits down with one of her amazingly talented real estate agents and long time friend, Connie Thomasian. 

Like many others living here in the gorge, Connie is a...

EP 23: Ray Broughton from CrossCountry Mortgage from 2021-01-29T19:59:23

We're back with another episode of Gorge Real Estate talk and Kim brought back an old friend, Ray Broughton of CrossCountry Mortgage. 

Last time they got together was episode one of the s...

EP 22: Rick and Carrie Guthrie from Windermere Property Management C.R.G from 2021-01-22T15:30

On today's episode of Gorge Real Estate Talk, Kim chats with the new owners of Windermere Property Management Columbia River Gorge, Rick and Carrie Guthrie. 

Rick and Carrie are both real...

EP 21: Lucy from Lucy's Informal Flowers from 2021-01-15T16:35:40

On todays episode for Gorge Real Estate talk Kim talks with her friend and new roommate Lucy from Lucy's Informal Flowers. Lucy will be moving into the Windermere office located in downtown Hood...

EP 20: Suzette Gehring of Peak Mortgage from 2021-01-08T15:30

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! From all of us here at Windermere Columbia River Gorge Real Estate!!

We're starting 2021 off  by welcoming back Kim and her good friend Suzette Gehring of Peak Mortgage....

EP 19: Acacia Hall with FBC Mortgage from 2020-11-13T15:00

In this episode Alisha sets down with Acacia Hall from FBC Mortgage. Acacia explains to us the process that goes into applying for a mortgage and what buyers can do to increase their chances for...

EP 18: Don Wanzek with Habitat for Humanity in The Dalles, OR. from 2020-11-06T15:00

Have you ever wondered how one goes about qualifying for a home built by Habitat for Humanity? Well in this episode, Alisha sits down with Don Wanzek, Board President of Habitat for Humanity loc...

EP 17: Nika Kermani of NK Studios from 2020-10-30T14:00

Meet Nika Kermani, owner of NK Studios in Bingen, Wa. After spending some time away from home, to attend school and volunteering her time to teach dance in various parts of the world, Nika now f...

EP 16: August Jensen from Gorge Counseling from 2020-10-15T14:00

On this week of Gorge Real Estate talk, we mix it up a bit and chat with Gorge local August Jensen about psychotherapy and the importance of taking care of your mental health and how that transl...

EP 15: Christine Baratoff from the United Way of the Columbia Gorge from 2020-10-08T14:00

Meet Cristine Baratoff, executive director of United Way in the Columbia Gorge. We all have a stake in what befalls our fellow man. We all benefit when a child succeeds in school, when someone f...

EP 14: Steve Carlson from Gorge Rebuild it center from 2020-10-01T14:00

On this week, we spend time with Steve Carlson from the Gorge Rebuild it Center to discuss how we as a community can re-think, re-use, and re-store our comes with recycled materials that would h...

EP 13: Sustainable Design&Building with Laura Klement of Enerstructa from 2020-09-24T14:00

On this episode of the Gorge Real Estate Talk podcast, we talk with Laura Klement of Enerstructa, a sustainable home designer and builder in the gorge. We discuss the many facets of low energy l...

EP 12: Caitlan Cullen of Under Canvas Luxury Camping and Accommodations from 2020-09-17T14:00

What do you get when you have luxury services in the outdoors? Glamping - and it’s coming to the Gorge on a whole new level. Brought to us by Under Canvas, Caitlan Cullen – Head of Real Estate, ...

EP 11: James Williams from Edward Jones Investing from 2020-09-10T14:00

Join us as we dive into the world of Financial Planning. Meet James Williams of Edward Jones and listen in as he discusses the different options for helping the community plan for their future f...

EP 10: Kathleen O'Connor-McNew of The Best Western Plus Hood River Inn from 2020-07-16T14:00

If you’re a local to the Columbia Gorge, then you’ve probably heard about the Hood River Inn on the Columbia River! But have you stayed overnight, tried their food or attended a conference there...

EP 9: Natasha Whitefield - 2021 President Elect of the Mid-Columbia Association of Realtors from 2020-07-09T14:00

On this episode of Gorge Real Estate talk, we meet up with Natasha Whitefield / Present Elect of the Mid-Columbia Association of Realtors (MCAR). Through realtor education services, creating cha...

EP 8: Cyber Security With Matthew Cole of DirectLine-IT from 2020-07-02T14:00

When it comes to internet safety, most of us think we are safe right? Well, how do you know? Matt, the owner of DirectLine-IT (a Managed Service Provider company) asks a bigger question, can you...

EP 7: Nicole Johnson of Columbia Gorge Home Staging from 2020-06-26T14:00

What if we told you that homes that are staged prior to putting them on the market sell about 90% faster and at a higher sales price than homes listed without staging? Well that’s true according...

EP 6: Kate Schroeder of The Hood River County Chamber of Commerce from 2020-06-19T14:00

Visit Hood River, and you might just stay longer than you expected. That’s what a passionate Kate Schroeder might say who works with the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce. She joins us on th...

EP 5: Shawn Johnson of Columbia Gorge Home Inspections from 2020-06-12T14:00

Better safe than sorry, right? Whether you’re buying or selling your home, you will at some point want to get it inspected. Shawn Johnson of Columbia Gorge Home Inspections - a firefighter and p...

EP 4: Home Building Opportunities and Economics with Invision Construction, LLC from 2020-06-05T14:00

On this episode of Gorge Real Estate talk, Kim interviews David Bennett – Owner of Invision LLC, a home builder here in the Columbia Gorge. That’s right! This podcast episode is all about constr...

EP 3: Mason Drexel from Gorge Media&the Role Social Media plays in the Gorge Community from 2020-05-29T14:00

With his prior marketing experiences from when he lived in California, Mason Drexel from Gorge Media shares why he believes businesses in the Columbia Gorge, can benefit by utilizing online plat...

EP 2: Real Estate Photography&Matterport 3D Virtual Tours with Mary Frances of The Dalles from 2020-05-22T14:00

The internet has changed the way we view and analyze real estate, and this is largely due to how we capture and showcase real estate with digital content. On this episode, Mary Frances – a real ...

EP 1: Ray Broughton of CrossCountry Mortgage from 2020-05-09T06:23:14

Has COVID-19 changed the loan process or requirements here in the Columbia Gorge? Ray Broughton, from Cross Country Mortgage, speaks with us about the first things people should do when wanting ...

EP 0: Welcome to the Podcast! from 2020-05-08T00:21:14

Hello! Welcome to Gorge Real Estate talk, a podcast about - you guessed it, real estate in the Gorge! Join us as we interview business owners, real estate agents, lenders, inspectors, and others...