Straight talk with Rick and Meghan

By Rick & Meghan

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Real Estate expert advice! With over 20 years of experience in Real Estate and Lending.. Meghan & Rick discuss hot topics, housing trends and share valuable insight on how to manage your real estate experience! Learn from the best! Tune in & take notes!

Episode Date
Mortgage Rates Just Jumped to 7.25% — Here's What You Need to Know
Oct 03, 2026
Real Estate Market Shift: Rate Buy-Downs, Negotiation & What's Next
Sep 18, 2026
🏠 HOMEOWNERS — DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT YOUR INSURANCE COVERS?
Sep 12, 2026
Fall Real Estate Market Reality Check: High Rates, Concessions & Smart Strategies
Sep 04, 2026
Why investors are quietly selling off their Big Bear & OC Airbnbs…
Aug 21, 2026
How to Evaluate a Fixer-Upper: Comps, Rehab Financing, and Carrying Costs
Aug 14, 2026
Fannie & Freddie Eliminated Limited Reviews: What It Means for Condo Buyers & Sellers
Aug 08, 2026
Is the Orange County housing market shifting in favor of buyers? 🏡📈
Jul 31, 2026
Wait... my property taxes are how much?!
Jul 17, 2026
The 21st Century Road to Housing Act: What You Need to Know
Jun 26, 2026
Is the $1 Million 'Starter Home' the new reality in California?
Jun 19, 2026
The "Crash Bro" Illusion: Why Bad Real Estate News is Big Business
Jun 05, 2026
How to lower your mortgage payments for the first year (Before the June 30 Deadline!)
Jun 01, 2026
Why Some SoCal Homes Sell in 48 Hours... While Others Sit for Months.
Jun 01, 2026
⚠️ THE POSTCARD NIGHTMARE
Jun 01, 2026
All About ADUs!
Jun 01, 2026
Homeownership: The Part No One Talks About
Jun 01, 2026
Is that "Sold" price actually what the seller walked away with? 🏠💰
Jun 01, 2026
Meet the "Special Sprinkle of Magic" Behind Our Listings! ✨
Jun 01, 2026
How to Sell Your House Fast (The Sprint) vs. Testing the Market (The Stroll)
Mar 21, 2026
How to high-tech your home without losing your mind
Feb 14, 2026
🎙️ Setting Real Estate Intentions for 2026 🏡✨
Feb 14, 2026
Why 2026 is finally the year the market "breathes" again
Feb 14, 2026
🏡 STOP! Are You TRULY Pre-Approved?
Dec 19, 2025
Want to pay LESS tax on your rental properties? 🚨
Dec 13, 2025
28 Years. Thousands of Inspections. He knows the secrets.
Dec 06, 2025
The "Winter Lock-In" isn't a bad thing. It's an opportunity! 🏡💰
Nov 22, 2025
A 50-year mortgage… is this really happening?! 👀
Nov 15, 2025
Seller Negotiation Strategies!
Nov 07, 2025
Ready to buy a house, but worried about your rate? 📉
Oct 31, 2025
FHA Loans -- What's the difference?
Oct 18, 2025
The future of housing is being built by Millennials and Gen Z! 🚀
Sep 26, 2025
The "Rates vs. Prices" Debate
Sep 20, 2025
The Top 5 Mistakes to AVOID When Hiring a Buyer's Agent!
Sep 13, 2025
Will the Fed CUT Rates? What a Potential Rate Cut Means for Your Mortgage!
Sep 11, 2025
The Top 5 Things to AVOID When Hiring a Listing Agent
Sep 06, 2025
🤯 Winning Bidding Wars: The TRUTH About Escalation Clauses! 🏡📈
Aug 09, 2025
🤯 Beyond Traditional Mortgages: Unlocking Unique Loan Solutions! 🏡💰
Jul 29, 2025
🏡💰 The Big Beautiful Tax Bill: How the IRA Impacts Your Home & Investments! ⚡
Jul 18, 2025
Navigating the Shift: Top 3 Tips for Buyers & Sellers in a Changing Market!
Jul 16, 2025
The transition from a seller's market to a buyer's market!
Jul 02, 2025
Home Pricing Strategies in this Market!
Jun 20, 2025
Are open houses still relevant in today's digital real estate world?
Jun 13, 2025
Home buying/selling preparation strategies!
May 30, 2025
Why being prepared to buy a home is so important!
May 20, 2025
Is the Orange County real estate market shifting? 🤔
May 02, 2025
Breaking down home maintenance costs!
Apr 19, 2025
How will tariffs affect the Orange County real estate market?
Apr 11, 2025
How to successfully prepare for the spring housing market!
Apr 04, 2025
Breaking down your down payment!
Mar 29, 2025
Confused about pre-quals, pre-approvals, and first-time buyer programs? 🤔
Mar 21, 2025
Hiring a Rockstar: The Ultimate Guide to Interviewing Listing Agents
Mar 20, 2025
📢 Credit Chaos: Protect Yourself from Mortgage Predators! ⚠️
Mar 19, 2025
🏡 Negotiation Ninja: Master the Art of the Deal in Today's Market! ⚔️
Mar 13, 2025
Staging Secrets: Sell Your Home Faster & For Top Dollar!
Feb 21, 2025
🏡 ADU Revolution: Unlocking the Potential of Your Property! 🏡
Feb 15, 2025
🏡 Unlock Your Home's Hidden Cash: Home Equity Loans & HELOCs Explained! 💰
Feb 07, 2025
🏡 iBuyers vs. Traditional Sales: Which is Right for YOU? 🏡
Jan 31, 2025
🏡 2025 Real Estate: A Slower Start? What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know! 🏡
Jan 25, 2025
🏡 Buying a Home? Don't Forget THESE Expenses! 💰
Jan 19, 2025
🏡 First-Time Homebuyer? 2025 is YOUR Year! Grants, Loans & More! 💰
Jan 11, 2025
Unlocking the Secrets of DSCR Loans in Orange County Real Estate 🏡
Dec 20, 2024
💰 Decoding the Mystery of Real Estate Appraisals 🏠
Dec 14, 2024
☀️ Going Solar in SoCal? Smart Questions to Ask Before You Buy! ☀️
Dec 06, 2024
How does a real estate transaction effect the economy?
Nov 15, 2024
Jobs Report, Fed Meeting, and YOUR Real Estate Dreams!
Nov 09, 2024
Discover the ins and outs of 2/1 buydowns!
Nov 02, 2024
EQ and Your Real Estate Transaction
Oct 25, 2024
Fall is in the air and the market is changing! 🍂
Oct 18, 2024
Disaster Preparedness for OC Homeowners
Oct 11, 2024
The recent conforming loan limit increase and how it could impact your interest rate!
Sep 27, 2024
The impact of the new buyer broker agreement to strategies for combating offer writing fatigue!
Sep 20, 2024
Join us as we break down the latest interest rate trends!
Sep 13, 2024
Get your financial ducks in a row NOW so you can confidently write offers that stick! 🏠✨
Aug 31, 2024
The End of Summer Market...or is it? 🏠☀️
Aug 27, 2024
Is an Appraisal Inspection Worth It?
Aug 19, 2024
Why do you need to have your credit run to obtain a pre-qual?!
Jul 19, 2024
What exactly is a DU approval?
Jul 12, 2024
What to expect when you're inspecting!
Jul 07, 2024
The Price is Right: Navigating Listings and Pricing Strategies!
Jun 29, 2024
Understanding Real Estate Appraisals: What, Who, and Why
Jun 21, 2024
Choosing the right buyer's agent!
Jun 15, 2024
Mid-Year Market Review with Meghan Shigo and Rick Dennis!
Jun 07, 2024
Mastering the Home Buying Process: Tips to Get Your Offer Accepted
May 24, 2024
All about being a VA home buyer!
May 17, 2024
Unpacking real estate market predictions from 2023!
May 03, 2024
The spring market is here! How to be the most prepared buyer...
Apr 06, 2024
Do you remodel before you sell?
Mar 30, 2024
All about the NAR settlement, specifically the CAR residential listing agreement!
Mar 23, 2024
All about FHA loans!
Mar 09, 2024
Meghan shares a personal story of disappointment!
Mar 02, 2024
The ethics of writing multiple offers on multiple properties simultaneously
Feb 16, 2024
Non-owner occupant mortgages and the realities of real estate investing!
Feb 10, 2024
All about the California Dream for all shared appreciation program!
Feb 03, 2024
Diving into the world of insurance with John Boyd!
Jan 20, 2024
Preparing for success as a home-buyer in 2024!
Jan 15, 2024
Financing, FHA Approval, and Rate Revelations!
Dec 22, 2023
All about real estate finance!
Dec 02, 2023
Have you heard about the lawsuit regarding Realtors' commissions??
Nov 18, 2023
Rick explains what a 5/1 ARM loan is!
Nov 03, 2023