HouseKeys

We chat today with Maurice Thomas, a 13-year REALTOR® and current SAR Director of the Board. We hear about his background and beginnings in real estate, his affinity for anime and whether or not he'll be attending the next Sacramento Comic-Con. Music: Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license All speakers in this podcast do not speak on behalf of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® nor do they represent the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®. All presenters are speaking on behalf of their own profession.

Today we meet SAR Past President Franco Garcia of the iconic Sacramento real estate business Garcia Realty. We chat about his involvement with SAR Government Relations and how important SAR's political advocacy is for Sacramento REALTORS and their business. Franco tells the story of his mother, Eva Garcia, and how she carved her own path into the real estate industry after she was told she couldn't buy a house. Music: Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license All speakers in this podcast do not speak on behalf of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® nor do they represent the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®. All presenters are speaking on behalf of their own profession.

Today we talk with two REALTORS® who are very involved with one of SAR's "sibling" organizations – Women's Council of REALTORS®. WCR has a local chapter that is run by a board of directors and president. Beth was WCR president in 2022 and Savannah is the newly-installed 2023 president! We chat about their involvement in both WCR and SAR and find out which one enjoys choking out her opponents and which one enjoys a nice book when she has some quiet time. Music: Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license All speakers in this podcast do not speak on behalf of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® nor do they represent the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®. All presenters are speaking on behalf of their own profession.

In this special session, we welcome SAR's Government Affairs Director Erin Teague. Erin explains the SAR Member Election Guide, which candidates SAR endorses, why SAR endorses them and how our political relationships and strategies benefit REALTORS®. Don't miss out on this timely information – election day is November 8th! Download the SAR Election Guide Sac County Voter Information Yolo County Voter Information Find Your Polling Place Same Day Voter Registration Track Your Ballot More Information Music: Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Today we sit down with 2022 REALTOR of the Year Barb Lebrecht. Barb goes over her beginnings in the industry, her accomplishments with SAR, some of her favorite "hidden gem" neighborhoods in Sacramento. Music: Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license All speakers in this podcast do not speak on behalf of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® nor do they represent the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®. All presenters are speaking on behalf of their own profession.

Our next esteemed guest is none other than SAR President-Elect Cherie Hunt. Cherie will be SAR President in 2023. Learn about Cherie's goals for the incoming year, her vision for SAR's future, and how many cats she currently has. Say hi to Cherie on social media: Instagram: @cheriehuntshomes Facebook: @1cherie.hunt Music: Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license All speakers in this podcast do not speak on behalf of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® nor do they represent the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®. All presenters are speaking on behalf of their own profession.

In this episode we chat with SAR Board Member Breeze Singh. Breeze talks about his beginnings in India, move to California, and how he got to his current position in the local real estate industry. We also discuss which SAR Member is a better cricket player, how much he loved school as a student, and we find out what Breeze does when he's not networking at an SAR event or closing a deal. Follow Breeze on social media: Instagram: @realtorbreezesingh Facebook: @breeze.singh Music: Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license All speakers in this podcast do not speak on behalf of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® nor do they represent the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®. All presenters are speaking on behalf of their own profession.

Today we sit down and chat with SAR Board Member Kelly Pleasant. Kelly is another recent addition to the SAR Board of Directors and he brings his unique perspective to the SAR Leadership. We chat about Kelly's path towards real estate, his leadership style and how he has grown his business using various tools, including Instagram. Follow Kelly on social media: Instagram: @realestatekels Facebook: @kellypleasant2 Music: Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license All speakers in this podcast do not speak on behalf of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® nor do they represent the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®. All presenters are speaking on behalf of their own profession.

Today we sit down with Matt Gouge, aka Matt the Mortgage Guy. Matt tells us about his transition from card room manager at the Limelight Bar & Café to a nationally recognized Mortgage Broker, the impact of using social media to reach thousands of consumers and real estate professionals, and tips on how SAR Members can thrive in this industry. Matt the Mortgage Guy YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/Mattthemortgageguy Motivate, Educate, and Plan to Dominate 7/15 Market Trends Event @ SAR: https://co.umortgage.com/mtmg Music: Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license All speakers in this podcast do not speak on behalf of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® nor do they represent the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®. All presenters are speaking on behalf of their own profession.

HouseKeys Podcast - Episode 15 - Mortgage/Interest Rate Update

Podcast Episode Info – Fed Rate Hike

In this special episode, SAR President Erin Stumpf and Affiliate Chair Cam Villa have a discussion about mortgage rates, the local housing market, and how they are affected by the Federal Reserve increasing its benchmark interest rate by 0.75%. They also discuss tips use for REALTORS to use on either side of the transaction. A must listen for any professional in the real estate industry. View Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP2Vm4l84Uk&t=8s Music: Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license All speakers in this podcast do not speak on behalf of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® nor do they represent the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®. All presenters are speaking on behalf of their own profession.