Hello Seattle Podcast

Dan Keller and Zach McDonald
  • 5.0 (7)
  • Investing
  • Updated Weekly

Welcome to the Hello Seattle Podcast, a local perspective on living in and moving to Seattle. We are excited to introduce you to people, places, and communities that make living in our hometown special.  About your hosts:  Zach McDonald is one of the top real estate agents in Seattle, and Dan Keller is a Top 1% Mortgage Professional in America. Both are lifelong residents of the Seattle area! 

  1. 20h ago

    Is Buying a Home in Seattle Actually Worth It? | Hello Seattle S3 E1

    Is buying a home in Seattle actually worth it right now? We open Season 3 with the question a client put to Dan directly: "You have a 20-year-old daughter — would you encourage her to buy a house right now?" We break down what it takes to buy at $750,000, $1 million, and $1.25 million — down payment, monthly payment, and the household income you'd need to qualify — plus why buyers finally have negotiating power again, how renting really compares over a few years, and the three things Dan says need to line up before you buy. Welcome to Season 3 of the Hello Seattle Podcast — Buying a Home in Seattle! This season we're walking through the whole process, from what you can afford to what it actually costs to get into a home here. Whether you're a first-time buyer, moving to the area, or just trying to figure out if now is your moment, we're covering it week by week. Thinking about buying a home in the Seattle area? Reach out anytime. We'd love to be a resource for you!  About your hosts: Zach McDonald is one of the top real estate agents in Seattle, and Dan Keller is a Top 1% Mortgage Professional in America. Both are lifelong residents of the Seattle area!   Contact Zach: call/text: (425) 343-3661 email: zach@mcdonaldresidential.com http://mcdonaldresidential.com/contact/    Contact Dan: Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChR1f7qacDdH65idwjLUpjg  call/text: (425) 350-7136 email: dankellermtg@gmail.com  https://www.mymortgageguydan.com/ Thinking about buying or selling a home in the Seattle area soon? Please don't hesitate to reach out!  Dan Keller (mlo# 115349) Mortgage Advisor New American Funding call/text: (425)-350-7136 dankellermtg@gmail.com Instagram: @mymortgageguydan mymortgageguydan.com Zach McDonald Real Estate Agent Real Property Associates (425) 543-3561 zach@mcdonaldresidential.com Connect with Zach on social: Website - http://www.mcdonaldresidential.com/ Zillow - http://www.zillow.com/profile/mcdonaldresidential/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mcdonaldresidential/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/zachseattle Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mcdonaldresidential/ Google - https://goo.gl/maps/NvgkqngqvZKG8ZrB6

  2. 11/13/2025

    Hello Seattle - All About Briarcrest

    All about the Briarcrest neighborhood of Shoreline, WA. Thinking about buying or selling a home in the Seattle area soon? Please don't hesitate to reach out!  Dan Keller (mlo# 115349) Mortgage Advisor New American Funding call/text: (425)-350-7136 dankellermtg@gmail.com Instagram: @mymortgageguydan mymortgageguydan.com Zach McDonald Real Estate Agent Real Property Associates (425) 543-3561 zach@mcdonaldresidential.com Connect with Zach on social: Website - http://www.mcdonaldresidential.com/ Zillow - http://www.zillow.com/profile/mcdonaldresidential/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mcdonaldresidential/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/zachseattle Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mcdonaldresidential/ Google - https://goo.gl/maps/NvgkqngqvZKG8ZrB6

  3. 10/29/2025

    Hello Seattle - All About Ridgecrest

    All about the Ridgecrest neighborhood of Shoreline, WA. Thinking about buying or selling a home in the Seattle area soon? Please don't hesitate to reach out!  Dan Keller (mlo# 115349) Mortgage Advisor New American Funding call/text: (425)-350-7136 dankellermtg@gmail.com Instagram: @mymortgageguydan mymortgageguydan.com Zach McDonald Real Estate Agent Real Property Associates (425) 543-3561 zach@mcdonaldresidential.com Connect with Zach on social: Website - http://www.mcdonaldresidential.com/ Zillow - http://www.zillow.com/profile/mcdonaldresidential/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mcdonaldresidential/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/zachseattle Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mcdonaldresidential/ Google - https://goo.gl/maps/NvgkqngqvZKG8ZrB6

  4. 10/28/2025

    Hello Seattle - All About North City

    All about the North City neighborhood of Shoreline, WA. Thinking about buying or selling a home in the Seattle area soon? Please don't hesitate to reach out!  Dan Keller (mlo# 115349) Mortgage Advisor New American Funding call/text: (425)-350-7136 dankellermtg@gmail.com Instagram: @mymortgageguydan mymortgageguydan.com Zach McDonald Real Estate Agent Real Property Associates (425) 543-3561 zach@mcdonaldresidential.com Connect with Zach on social: Website - http://www.mcdonaldresidential.com/ Zillow - http://www.zillow.com/profile/mcdonaldresidential/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mcdonaldresidential/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/zachseattle Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mcdonaldresidential/ Google - https://goo.gl/maps/NvgkqngqvZKG8ZrB6

  5. 10/15/2025

    Hello Seattle - All About Ballinger

    All about the Ballinger neighborhood of Shoreline, WA. Thinking about buying or selling a home in the Seattle area soon? Please don't hesitate to reach out!  Dan Keller (mlo# 115349) Mortgage Advisor New American Funding call/text: (425)-350-7136 dankellermtg@gmail.com Instagram: @mymortgageguydan mymortgageguydan.com Zach McDonald Real Estate Agent Real Property Associates (425) 543-3561 zach@mcdonaldresidential.com Connect with Zach on social: Website - http://www.mcdonaldresidential.com/ Zillow - http://www.zillow.com/profile/mcdonaldresidential/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mcdonaldresidential/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/zachseattle Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mcdonaldresidential/ Google - https://goo.gl/maps/NvgkqngqvZKG8ZrB6

  6. 10/08/2025

    Hello Seattle - All About Echo Lake

    All about the Echo Lake neighborhood of Shoreline, WA. Thinking about buying or selling a home in the Seattle area soon? Please don't hesitate to reach out!  Dan Keller (mlo# 115349) Mortgage Advisor New American Funding call/text: (425)-350-7136 dankellermtg@gmail.com Instagram: @mymortgageguydan mymortgageguydan.com Zach McDonald Real Estate Agent Real Property Associates (425) 543-3561 zach@mcdonaldresidential.com Connect with Zach on social: Website - http://www.mcdonaldresidential.com/ Zillow - http://www.zillow.com/profile/mcdonaldresidential/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mcdonaldresidential/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/zachseattle Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mcdonaldresidential/ Google - https://goo.gl/maps/NvgkqngqvZKG8ZrB6

  7. 10/01/2025

    Hello Seattle - All About Meridian Park

    All about the Meridian Park neighborhood of Shoreline, WA. Thinking about buying or selling a home in the Seattle area soon? Please don't hesitate to reach out!  Dan Keller (mlo# 115349) Mortgage Advisor New American Funding call/text: (425)-350-7136 dankellermtg@gmail.com Instagram: @mymortgageguydan mymortgageguydan.com Zach McDonald Real Estate Agent Real Property Associates (425) 543-3561 zach@mcdonaldresidential.com Connect with Zach on social: Website - http://www.mcdonaldresidential.com/ Zillow - http://www.zillow.com/profile/mcdonaldresidential/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mcdonaldresidential/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/zachseattle Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mcdonaldresidential/ Google - https://goo.gl/maps/NvgkqngqvZKG8ZrB6

  8. 10/01/2025

    Hello Seattle - All About Parkwood

    All about the Parkwood neighborhood of Shoreline, WA. Thinking about buying or selling a home in the Seattle area soon? Please don't hesitate to reach out!  Dan Keller (mlo# 115349) Mortgage Advisor New American Funding call/text: (425)-350-7136 dankellermtg@gmail.com Instagram: @mymortgageguydan mymortgageguydan.com Zach McDonald Real Estate Agent Real Property Associates (425) 543-3561 zach@mcdonaldresidential.com Connect with Zach on social: Website - http://www.mcdonaldresidential.com/ Zillow - http://www.zillow.com/profile/mcdonaldresidential/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mcdonaldresidential/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/zachseattle Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mcdonaldresidential/ Google - https://goo.gl/maps/NvgkqngqvZKG8ZrB6

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About

Welcome to the Hello Seattle Podcast, a local perspective on living in and moving to Seattle. We are excited to introduce you to people, places, and communities that make living in our hometown special.  About your hosts:  Zach McDonald is one of the top real estate agents in Seattle, and Dan Keller is a Top 1% Mortgage Professional in America. Both are lifelong residents of the Seattle area! 

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  • Creator
    Dan Keller and Zach McDonald
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Hello Seattle Podcast
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