From Sacramento to San Jose: Who’s Moving to Modesto and Why Home Prices Keep Rising
Release Date: 05/27/2025
Stanislaus County Real Estate Update: Listings Surge and What It Means for Buyers
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On this episode of Real Estate Jerky, hosts Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly chew on the latest real estate trends, both nationally and right here in California's Central Valley. Get the scoop on rising and falling inventory numbers, how holidays like the 4th of July impact the housing market, and why now might be a sneaky good time for buyers. From market stats in Modesto and Stanislaus County to the latest developments with CEQA reform and housing construction, Ed and Mike break down what’s driving uncertainty for buyers and sellers—including interest rates, economic shifts, and government...
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Real Estate Market Updates Inventory Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in California and Nationwide
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Join hosts Ed Parcaut (MBA, veteran, and president of Lending for Living) and Mike Kelly (RE/MAX Executive Realtor) for another insightful episode of Real Estate Jerky. Broadcasting from Modesto, California, Ed and Mike dive into the latest trends in the real estate market—locally, statewide, and nationwide. In this episode, the duo discusses current inventory numbers, what appraisers and lenders really look for in square footage, and why over-improving your home might not always pay off. They share stories of real-life transactions, explore the challenges (and opportunities) of buying and...
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Navigating Uncertainty: Why Now Could Be the Best Time to Buy Property
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On today’s episode of Real Estate Jerky, hosts Ed Parcaut (Lending for Living) and Mike Kelly (RE/MAX Executive Realtor) dig into the real estate market with their usual blend of expertise and humor, recorded live from their Smokehouse studio in Modesto—construction noise and all! They discuss why uncertainty in the market may actually be an opportunity for buyers, compare local and national inventory trends (Stanislaus County and Modesto’s numbers might shock you), and explain why new home construction in Manteca is impacting resale values. The duo shares insight into why some...
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How California’s Housing Market Inventory and Legislation Impact Buyers and Sellers in 2025
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Get the latest scoop on real estate trends, market numbers, and community updates with host Ed Parcaut, MBA veteran and president of Lending for Living. In this episode, Ed is joined by Mike Kelly, ReMax executive realtor, fresh from his trip to Washington, D.C. They dive into what's driving the current surge in home inventory nationwide, why insurance rates are skyrocketing, and how new legislation could impact California homeowners—including a push to substantially increase the capital gains tax exemption for home sales. You'll also hear boots-on-the-ground stories: from small-world...
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Top Real Estate Trends: Homeowner Regrets, Market Updates, and Home Buying Tips
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Ready to get the real facts about today’s real estate market? Join Ed Parcaut, MBA veteran, mortgage advisor, and president of Lending for Living, along with expert Re/Max realtor Mike Kelly, as they give you the inside scoop on everything you need to know about buying, selling, and owning a home right now. In this episode, Ed and Mike kick things off with some laughs about weekend projects, then dive into crucial topics shaping the market—like the surge in listings nationwide, why housing inventory is still lagging behind demand, and the surprising number of homeowners who have regrets...
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From Sacramento to San Jose: Who’s Moving to Modesto and Why Home Prices Keep Rising
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On this episode of Real Estate Jerky, hosts Ed Parcaut (MBA, veteran, and president of Lending for Living) and Mike Kelly (RE/MAX executive realtor) deliver their signature blend of real estate expertise, local insight, and candid conversation from the heart of Modesto, CA. They dive into the latest housing inventory trends both nationally and locally, spotlighting significant increases in listings, especially in California and Florida, and discussing how insurance costs and market shifts are impacting home prices. The duo breaks down new data on the fastest growing home prices in the...
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Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly Discuss California Real Estate, Housing Inventory, and Market Shifts
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Welcome to Real Estate Jerky, your go-to source for the latest updates, insights, and candid conversations on everything real estate in California’s Central Valley… and beyond! Hosted by Ed Parcaut, MBA, veteran, and president of Lending for Living, alongside seasoned Re/Max executive realtor Mike Kelly, every episode dives deep into local, state, and national real estate trends. In this episode, Ed and Mike break down the current housing inventory surge, discuss how California’s homeowner insurance rates are climbing, and analyze the growing age of homes on the market. They tackle...
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Real Estate Jerky: The Surprising Inventory Growth and What It Means for Homebuyers
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Welcome to Real Estate Jerky with hosts Ed Parcaut, MBA veteran and President of Lending for Living, and Mike Kelly, RE/MAX Executive Realtor. Broadcasting from Modesto, CA, Ed and Mike dive deep into the ever-evolving real estate market—both local and national—with data, humor, and real-world advice you can actually use. Each episode, the duo answers your burning real estate questions, breaks down market trends, and shares insights into everything from home buying and selling strategies, market inventory, and price trends, to mortgage rates, renovations, and local economic shifts....
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Love Modesto, Volunteer Central App, and Real Estate Trends in Stanislaus County
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Join hosts Ed Parcaut (President of Lending for Living) and Mike Kelly (RE/MAX Executive Realtor) for another insightful episode where real estate meets real life in Modesto and beyond. This week, they dive into inventory trends across the country and locally in Stanislaus County, uncover what rising property taxes mean for homebuyers in hotspots like Texas and Florida, and discuss surprising perks for veterans moving to California. Special guest Jeff Pishney of Love Modesto joins the conversation to share how a simple volunteer day has grown into a year-round movement and introduces the...
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Navigating Home Buying Challenges: Closing Costs, Seller Concessions, and Inventory Shortages
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Welcome to another episode of Real Estate Jerky with host Ed Parcaut, MBA, veteran, and president of Lending for Living, and co-host Mike Kelly, active Realtor with Re/Max Executive. This week, Ed and Mike reconnect after some time away, diving into adventures from Ed’s recent trips to Utah’s national parks and Vegas. They share easy banter about hiking, real estate trends, and the importance of living life to the fullest. Tune in for the latest updates on the national and local housing market, including rising inventory, changing home values, and buyer-seller dynamics across the...
info_outlineOn this episode of Real Estate Jerky, hosts Ed Parcaut (MBA, veteran, and president of Lending for Living) and Mike Kelly (RE/MAX executive realtor) deliver their signature blend of real estate expertise, local insight, and candid conversation from the heart of Modesto, CA.
They dive into the latest housing inventory trends both nationally and locally, spotlighting significant increases in listings, especially in California and Florida, and discussing how insurance costs and market shifts are impacting home prices. The duo breaks down new data on the fastest growing home prices in the Modesto metro area, revealing which Central Valley cities are seeing the biggest price jumps and why.
Ed and Mike also take you inside the numbers on sales, pending listings, and closed transactions, and talk about which out-of-town buyers are flocking to Modesto and why. Plus, they reflect on the importance of Memorial Day, highlight the history of government-backed housing, and share some straight talk on what really matters to homebuyers and sellers.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, an investor, or just curious about what’s driving Modesto’s real estate market, this episode gives you something to chew on.
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