John Maynard

Money for thin air: Selling your home's 'air rights'

John Maynard and Richard Hagar — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:01:00 +0000

The air above your house could be worth a lot of cash if you have a view that's enjoyed by others in your neighborhood.

If you have a low-lying home that sits on a bank overlooking Puget Sound, for example, chances are the neighbors on the hill behind you may want to pay you to keep you from building up and blocking their view.

Better to talk more and text less when buying a home

John Maynard and Richard Hagar — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Millennials are the most connected generation in history. In fact, The Pew Research Center calls them "history's 'always connected' generation, treating their handheld devices 'almost like a body part.'"

So when it comes to buying a home, Millennials (those born after 1982) are more likely to do most of their research online as well as communicate electronically. This extends to communicating with real estate agents. But real estate appraiser Richard Hagar says if you're buying a home, "talking" through texting is useful only up to a certain point.

Foreclosed houses at higher risk of meth contamination

John Maynard and Richard Hagar — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Many of us have heard about houses and even hotel rooms that have been used to cook methamphetamine. But most of the time, the pictures of those crime scenes show a rundown house in a rural area or a seedy hotel that few of us would frequent.

Are you living on a garbage dump?

John Maynard and Richard Hagar — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +0000

What exactly do our houses sit on? Seattle area real estate appraiser and educator Richard Hagar tells KPLU's John Hagar that it's not uncommon for office buildings and homes to be built on former garbage dumps.

Seattle property values: Catching up with San Francisco?

John Maynard and Richard Hagar — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:00:00 +0000

What's ahead for Seattle when it comes to property values and density? Seattle-area real estate appraiser Richard Hagar tell's KPLU's John Maynard that San Francisco may have some of the answers.

Strange History of Super Bowl Halftime Shows

John Kessler and John Maynard — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:49:00 +0000

It all started innocently enough with Al Hirt, Carol Channing and Up With People. Later things got hipper with New Kids and Michael Jackson, and then there was the infamous 2004 "nipple incident". Britney Spears, U-2, The Who...we tackle them all.

And please be sure to waste 4 minutes of your time watching the newest addition to the Record Bin Roulette bag of tricks...SEE THE VIDEO:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1INmBqD7TZ8

Wake Up! Here's an Episode About Sleep

John Kessler and John Maynard — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:13:28 +0000

You won't be able to sleep after experiencing this thrilling episode.Learn who sleeps in the nude and many other fascinating things, with accompaniment from Bobby Lewis, Petula Clark, The Beatles and special cameos from The Three Stooges.

Now you can WATCH RBR in living color !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYQatzY2azw

Reefer Madness & Pop Music

John Kessler and John Maynard — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:30:00 +0000

With Cannabis now legal in Washington and Colorado, we decided to roll out an episode that features Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and Cab Calloway. We find out which President inhaled and which one did not. Special appearance from Puff the Magic Dragon.

Here's the NEW psychotronic VIDEO version of RBR.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH5AyII5QEs

Did he inhale?

Harping for Hit Songs

John Kessler and John Maynard — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:30:00 +0000

The harp has lent its angelic touch to many a pop song, and we've plucked tunes from Cher, The Beatles and The Carpenters. Guest appearances from Harpo Marx and a lady who plays the harp to calm zoo animals. Really.

Here's what radio looks like...it's the shiny new VIDEO version of RBR:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7tDVwYJeDw

High tides and storms risky for waterfront property

John Maynard and Richard Hagar — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Stormy weather and high tides may add drama to a waterfront view but they can also lead to major property damage, especially if your home sits close to the shore.

Shaken, not stirred: 50 years of James Bond

John Kessler and John Maynard — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:33:00 +0000

Here's the dazzling new VIDEO version of RBR: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hETMjElEKJg&feature=youtu.be

50 years ago James Bond hit the big screen with Dr. No, and with it’s heady cocktail of intrigue, treachery and sex, pretty much set the standard for every spy movie to follow.

The Great Christmas Carol Challenge

John Kessler and John Maynard — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:31:00 +0000

This week we pit musical legends against upstarts and imitators.

You be the judge and jury…

Let’s start with the best selling single of all time, Christmas or not…50 million copies of Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” have been sold. Here’s the crooner singing "White Christmas":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJSUT8Inl14

Crosby was dismissive of his role in the song's success, saying later that "a jackdaw with a cleft palate could have sung it successfully."

Singing In The End Of The World

John Kessler and John Maynard — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:21:00 +0000

While we are planning to be here after December 21, we offer this apocalyptic episode starring some notable crackpots, as well as The Doors, REM, The Beatles and Marlene Dietrich.

Here's what RBR looks like in living, breathing color!

Watch our new VIDEOS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gmTHZfQJoA&feature=g-hist

Our Pulchritudious Obsession With Music

John Kessler and John Maynard — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:34:00 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_LQEc-hS7g

Now we must tell you that "pulchritude" is a very ugly word that means "beauty". And we've got 4 minutes of music, commercials and cartoon characters to make the point. On this trip you'll meet Joe Cocker, Stevie Wonder, Lil' Mama and some lovely Clairol shampoo models.

Kicking the Bucket in Song and Story

John Kessler and John Maynard — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:30:00 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0OC18wUhBA&feature=channel&list=UL