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Episode 6 (Wildfire Series) - Where do we go from here? Strategizing your rebuild after the fires, with Mike Nalbandian


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🎧 Episode 6: Where Do We Go From Here? Strategizing a Rebuild or Sale after the January Fires

with Mike Nalbandian, Realtor & Experienced Banker

Recorded in April 2025, just a few months after the devastating January wildfires in Southern California, this episode tackles a critical question faced by so many displaced homeowners: How do I land on my feet again?

Our guest, Mike Nalbandian, DRE, NMLS, brings a unique and deeply relevant perspective. A Southern California local and seasoned real estate agent at Equity Union Real Estate, Mike also comes from an extensive background in mortgage lending, finance, and executive banking. His mission? Helping clients make objective, informed, and emotionally balanced decisions—whether they're rebuilding, relocating, or considering a sale.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • 🏡 Rebuilding vs. selling: how to evaluate both options financially and emotionally
  • đź’µ Loan packages and financial tools available after a natural disaster
  • 🔍 What homeowners need to consider when re-entering the housing market
  • đź’ˇ How to think clearly—and strategically—after losing your home
  • Whether you're navigating your own post-disaster recovery, supporting someone who is, or just want to understand what it takes to bounce back, this episode will give you grounded insight and next steps.

    Mike can be reached at [email protected] and through his website at https://mikenalbandian.com/

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