The Anton Stetner Podcast

What does it take to leave a thriving business, a loving family, and every modern comfort behind to row 2,700 nautical miles across the open Pacific Ocean — with no chase boat, no safety net, and no way home but forward?

Former Army Ranger, jiu-jitsu academy owner, and author Greg Anderson joins the show to unpack his 54-day ocean rowing expedition from La Push, Washington to Maui, Hawaii. Greg walks us through the moment he f...

Is the era of cheap money finally over?

In this episode of the Anton Center Podcast, Anton Stettner breaks down what the appointment of a new Federal Reserve Chair could mean for the U.S. economy, mortgage rates, inflation, and the future of real estate. If the Federal Reserve is moving away from decades of easy-money policies, homebuyers, investors, and business owners should be paying attention.

Anton explains how low interest rate...

Everyone's watching the headlines and assuming Washington State real estate is in freefall. In this episode, we sit down with Anton — land developer, investor, and content creator with 29 active development projects — to break down why the data tells a very different story.

Anton walks us through the real signals of a market bottom: the Seattle bank building that just sold 50% below replacement cost, permits down nearly ...

Washington politicians broke the economy… or did they?

In this episode, we examine one of the biggest debates in Washington State today: rising taxes, government spending, housing affordability, and whether lawmakers are making the economy stronger—or passing the cost on to taxpayers.

We break down the data behind Washington's growing budget challenges, increasing property taxes, and the policies impacting homeowners, re...

Most people believe Wall Street and corporate investors are the reason housing has become unaffordable. But is that actually true?

In this episode of the Anton Stetner Podcast, we break down one of the biggest housing bills passed by Congress in decades and separate the headlines from the facts. We examine what the legislation actually does, why President Trump delayed signing it, and whether limiting institutional investors will ma...

Washington is facing a massive budget crisis — and property owners may be the next target.

In this episode, Anton Stetner breaks down why Washington is going broke, how state spending exploded, and why property taxes could become the easiest way for the government to fill the gap. From King County’s property tax spike to Sound Transit’s taxing power, House Bill 1334, the millionaire tax, and the pressure on homeown...

Everyone is blaming landlords, interest rates, and remote workers for Washington's housing crisis — but what if the real villain is new construction itself?

Washington State is building thousands of new units, politicians are celebrating permit numbers, and yet affordability keeps getting worse. Rents aren't dropping. First-time buyers are still locked out. Working families are leaving for Idaho, Arizona, and Montana.

In this e...

Blackstone just took a $332 million loss on a Seattle, Washington, skyscraper — and it's one of the loudest signals the smart money has sent in years.

The world's largest real estate investor sold the US Bank Center for 54% less than they paid. Seattle, Washington, now carries the worst office vacancy rate in America — worse than San Francisco, worse than Los Angeles. A doom loop is quietly gutting the city's tax base, a...

Washington State has proudly stood as one of the few states with no income tax — until now. Initiative Petition 26-645 threatens to change everything with a proposed 9.9% income tax on millionaires. But here's what they're NOT telling you: once a state income tax is introduced, it almost never stays contained to the wealthy.

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on IP26-645 — who's behind it, what it really means for...

Should you buy a home now or wait for mortgage rates to come down?

In this episode, Anton sits down with veteran mortgage expert Cody Touchette, who brings more than 26 years of lending experience to answer one of the biggest questions facing homebuyers today.

They dive into what's really driving mortgage rates, how inflation and oil prices affect housing affordability, why many buyers may be making a costly mistake by waiting, and w...

Mortgage rates are surging again — but what if this chaos is actually creating one of the biggest buying opportunities in today’s housing market?

In this episode of the Anton Stettner Podcast, Anton breaks down how war, oil prices, inflation, bond markets, and Federal Reserve policy are directly impacting mortgage rates, real estate, and affordability across Washington State and the Seattle metro.

The conversation dives d...

In this episode, we uncover why so many Washington real estate projects are failing long before construction even begins. While most people blame interest rates or the economy, the real problems are happening inside city halls, planning departments, and local permitting systems.

We break down the growing gap between pro-housing political messaging and the harsh reality developers, builders, and investors face when trying to get proj...

Is Washington State heading toward a recession—and most people just don’t see it yet?

In this episode, we break down the real forces quietly impacting the economy, from rising energy costs to what many are calling a “hidden tax” affecting everyday residents. While national headlines dominate the conversation, the truth is happening locally—and Washington State is facing unique pressures that could hit h...

On April 29, the Federal Reserve is making a decision that could directly impact your home value—and most people aren’t paying attention.

In this episode, we break down what’s really happening behind the headlines and why the Fed is almost certain to hold interest rates in 2026. From geopolitical tension and oil shocks to leadership changes inside the Federal Reserve, this is the full picture of what’s drivin...

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Articles by TJ about the Millionaire Tax aka The Everyone Income Tax:
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_784a7dcd-4aee-4514-97e0-ff8643ececd2.html
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_bec62758-ce0d-42c5-85af-7119e1e4a39a.html
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_...

Washington State just crossed a line voters have defended for nearly a century. On March 30, 2026, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 6346 into law, creating a 9.9% tax on personal income above $1 million per household, effective in 2028 with payments starting in 2029. This video breaks down exactly how it happened, why it matters, and what comes next.
Voters have rejected a state income tax eleven times since 1934. Yet in...

The Washington State housing market didn’t just change… it exploded.

What used to be $90,000 homes are now selling for $850,000—and for most people, that shift feels impossible to keep up with. So what actually caused this?

In this episode, we break down why the Washington State housing market skyrocketed and what it means for buyers, sellers, and investors right now. From supply shortages and population growth to ...

What happens when you refuse to stay silent in the face of government overreach?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Greg Anderson—former U.S. Marshal, Army Ranger, and entrepreneur—who went viral in 2020 after speaking out against mandates he believed violated constitutional rights. What followed was a life-changing moment: losing his job, gaining national attention, and stepping into a mission rooted in integrit...

Is the market actually crashing… or is this the moment smart buyers have been waiting for?

In this episode, we break down what’s really happening in the housing market right now—and why Washington State is feeling the pressure more than most. From rising interest rates to surging oil prices and new tax policies, multiple forces are colliding at once… and the ripple effects are hitting buyers, sellers, and i...