In the latest episode of the Kern County Real Estate Review, Laurie introduces her team of Buyers Specialists! Ever wondered what it’s like to be an agent at The McCarty Group? Or are you curious about the home buying process? Maybe you want to hear about the most unique things Laurie’s agents have seen while showing a home. Find out all of this and more in this show!

You've heard of renting a room, but what about renting a pod? It's happening in the Bay Area and now in Bakersfield! Tune in as Laurie and Adlai interview the CEO and co-founder, James Stallworth, of Brownstone Shared Housing - the company behind this innovative and affordable rental option!

Spring cleaning isn't a time to just wash the windows and shampoo the carpets. You need to organize, too! Not sure where to start? Then you will want to hear this interview with Kristen Edwards of Lost Sock Organizing!

Curious about when the “bubble” will burst (or if we really are in a housing bubble)? Wanting to know Laurie’s predictions for the coming months in real estate? Or how about the current real estate market conditions in Kern County? Find out this and a whole lot more in the latest episode of the Kern County Real Estate Review!

It might be only a high of 65 degrees today, but we all know those triple digits are just around the corner! Tune in tomorrow at 11 am to hear from our special guest, Holders Air Conditioning & Heating, on how you can get your home prepared for summer!

In this all-new episode, Laurie and Adlai talk about fair housing, flipping houses, and AB 1771. 

Have you ever dreamed of building your perfect home? Get one step closer to making that dream a reality and listen to the latest episode of the  Kern County Real Estate Review! Laurie and Adlai chat with Kelly Bailey of Kelly Bailey Construction all about custom-built homes. 

Got real estate questions? Laurie McCarty has the answers! In this special Q&A edition of the Kern County Real Estate Review, Laurie tackles the questions she hears most from local buyers, sellers, and curious listeners.

From the best time to sell and how to prepare your home for the market to navigating multiple offers and understanding market trends, Laurie breaks down each topic with the clarity and insight that comes from decades of experience.

If you’ve ever wished you could sit down with Kern County’s top Realtor and pick her brain, this episode is your chance. Whether you’re planning a move soon or simply want to stay informed, you’ll walk away with practical tips and a better understanding of today’s market.⁠

Ever wondered how businesses change hands—or what it really takes to sell one successfully? In this episode of the Kern County Real Estate Review, Laurie McCarty sits down with Carol Bennett and Verlen Love of Sunbelt Business Brokers & Advisors to pull back the curtain on the business brokerage world.

From valuing a company and maintaining confidentiality to marketing a business for sale, Carol and Verlen share their insider expertise on each step of the process. You’ll learn the most common reasons owners decide to sell, how to prepare a business for the market, and why timing can make or break a deal.

Whether you’re a business owner thinking of selling, an entrepreneur looking to buy, or just curious about how these transactions work, this episode is packed with practical advice, industry insights, and a few myth-busting moments about selling a business.

Thinking about investing in real estate beyond single-family homes? In this episode of the Kern County Real Estate Review, Laurie McCarty sits down with Marc Thurston of ASU Commercial—an expert in multi-family housing—to break down everything you need to know about this fast-evolving market.

From the differences between residential rentals and commercial multi-family properties to understanding cap rates, property classes, and risk factors, Marc offers valuable insight for both first-time investors and seasoned pros. You’ll learn how to evaluate whether a property is a good investment, the pros and cons of multi-family ownership, and how market trends, inflation, and shifting renter preferences are shaping opportunities right now.

Plus, Marc shares his thoughts on “house hacking,” the current state of Bakersfield’s rental market, and why mindset—scarcity vs. abundance—can make or break your real estate success.