Real(ty) Talk

Somewhere between the mergers, the lawsuits, and everybody chasing views, we stopped talking about the one person real estate is supposed to be for. The consumer. This episode I'm back with Suzanne Seini, founder of Innovate Realty, at a Bye Bye Homes flip on Maple Avenue in Manhattan Beach. Three bedrooms, single level, redone top to bottom, a short walk from the water. We sat in the living r...

I've worked at a bunch of brokerages over the years. This is the first time I've wanted to introduce someone as my boss and actually mean it. This episode I sat down in Santa Ana with Suzanne Seini, founder of Innovate Realty, inside one of the Bye Bye Homes flips on Freeman Street. We got into the stuff agents actually argue about. Why she built a brokerage instead of selling houses herself. Why...

One budget. $1.2 million, cash. Five Southern California markets. In one of them you're royalty — in another, you can't buy a single house. Not even a small one. 🏡 This week Suzanne (CEO of Innovate Realty) and Paul "Fix It All" Hansen take you on a road trip across SoCal to find out what your money actually gets you — starting way out east and driving toward the coast while the...

A house in Orange County just sold for $110 million. And the agents quietly selling $1M+ over the highest comp on the block? One of them is sitting in the studio today. 🏝️ Paul's off cruising Europe, so Suzanne (CEO of Innovate Realty) takes the mic with guest co-host — and record-breaking OC agent — Cierra Deville , to pull back the curtain on the market every agent dreams about: luxury. Cier...

This week on Real(ty) Talk, Suzanne (CEO of Innovate Realty) and Paul get into something they've never really unpacked on the show — Suzanne's other business, Mentorical — plus a real look at where the market's heading into fall. First, the market: July was rough nationwide, but expectations between buyers and sellers are finally starting to line up. With back-to-school season, a possi...

Packed episode of Real(ty) Talk — Suzanne (CEO of Innovate Realty) and Paul cover a big week and a wild one. First, the celebration: Innovate just opened its Westlake Village office — office #8 in Southern California — with a grand opening that had local politicians, a band featuring Rod Stewart alumni, and a custom-lollipop artist who somehow stole the whole show. 🍭 The two get into how Innovate...

Big things happening at Real(ty) Talk — Suzanne (CEO of Innovate Realty) and Paul kick things off with Innovate's new Calabasas office opening (ribbon-cutting, a packed house, and live musicians who've toured with Rod Stewart… who apparently not everyone in the office has heard of 👀). Then the main event: "houses before spouses." The old path — get married, then buy a house — is dead. Gen Z is bu...

Big week on Realty Talk — Suzanne (CEO of Innovate Realty) and Paul get into a jam-packed one, starting with some huge house news of their own: Innovate just closed the second-highest Malibu sale of the year , off-market, on a one-of-a-kind property the developer plans to bring back to market around $90M . Then to the market: the Fed just flipped. Two weeks ago everyone was bracing for a rate hike...

This week on Realty Talk, Suzanne (CEO of Innovate Realty) and Paul are back with a jam-packed one — starting with some big house news of their own: a record-breaking Corona del Mar sale four blocks off the water, plus the biggest off-market deal in Innovate's history quietly in the works. Then the headline you have to hear: California just recorded its first-ever sale of a backyard ADU — a 749 sq...

The rules just changed in LA — and it could reshape the entire luxury market. This week on Realty Talk, Suzanne (CEO of Innovate Realty) and Paul break down the Measure ULA "mansion tax," why that headline-grabbing "$1 billion raised" number deserves a closer look, and whether a tax aimed at $5M+ homes actually trickles down to hurt everyday buyers and sellers. Plus: what happens if it goes statew...

The real estate industry is changing faster than ever—and one of the biggest headlines might surprise you. In this episode of Realty Talk, we break down the unexpected acquisition of a real estate company by Bed Bath & Beyond and what it signals about the future of the industry. From brokerage consolidation and AI-powered innovation to why mortgage rates may stay higher than many expected, we...

In this episode of Realty Talk, we're joined by Airbnb expert Braydon from Tumo Stays to break down what it really takes to build wealth through short-term rentals. From finding the right investment property to avoiding costly mistakes, we dive into the strategies that separate successful Airbnb investors from everyone else. We also discuss today's real estate market, why buyers are hesita...

This week on Realty Talk, Suzanne and Paul sit down with top-producing Innovate agent Stephanie Becker to discuss her incredible journey from Austria to California, how she built a successful real estate career during one of the toughest housing markets in history, and the lessons she's learned after nearly two decades in the business. Stephanie shares her unique path through art conservation, int...

This week on Realty Talk, Suzanne and Paul break down one of the biggest real estate industry shakeups yet — the RE/MAX and Real acquisition — and what it could mean for agents, recruiting, brokerage models, and the future of the MLS. The conversation dives deep into how caps work at brokerages, why some companies are aggressively consolidating, and how shrinking transaction volume is forcing majo...

This week on Realty Talk, we unpack what’s really happening in today’s housing market as interest rates climb back above 6.3%, buyer hesitation grows, and inventory continues to create confusion across Southern California. Suzanne and Paul break down why some homes are selling within days while others sit for weeks, despite checking every box. They also dive into the psychology behind pricing, con...

This week on Realty Talk, we cover everything from real estate investing strategies to celebrity home losses, conspiracy theories, and current market trends. We break down what’s happening in today’s Southern California market, why buyer activity is starting to increase again, and why some homes are suddenly getting multiple showings and offers. The conversation dives into: • how couples and partn...

We’re back with another Realty Talk episode breaking down what’s really happening in today’s market — and why it feels so inconsistent depending on where you look. From San Diego homes getting packed open houses to LA listings sitting with zero activity… this market is anything but predictable. We dive into rates creeping up, global tensions affecting affordability , and what that means for buyers...

Welcome back to Momming Out Loud with Judy & Rocky — where real life, real motherhood, and real conversations come together. 💬✨ In Episode 2, Judy and Rocky get personal — diving into mom life, career decisions, identity shifts, and how they balance it all day-to-day. We kick things off with something every mom knows too well: 👉 the “mom uniform” — leggings, messy buns, no makeup… and someh...

We’re back in a new space and diving into everything happening right now in real estate — plus a little extra tea ☕️ In this episode of Realty Talk, Suzanne and Paul break down what’s actually killing deals in today’s market , and what buyers, sellers, and agents need to watch out for. From strong demand and shifting rates to foreclosure activity quietly creeping back into the market — there’s a...

We’re back in a new space and diving straight into the real tea ☕️ In this episode of Realty Talk, Suzanne and Paul break down a wild mix of topics—from a shocking Bachelor scandal that cost millions, to major shifts happening in the real estate industry right now. We get into the Compass vs Zillow battle, what “coming soon” listings actually mean, and how platforms are evolving behind the scenes...

Welcome to the very first episode of Momming Out Loud with Judy & Rocky — a real, relatable conversation about working motherhood, family life, busy schedules, and everything in between . In this episode, Judy and Rocky introduce themselves and jump right into the everyday reality of being moms who are constantly balancing: kids, school pick-ups, sports, and family time conference calls, erran...

We went live from 2201 N Hobart Blvd for a different kind of open house experience. This wasn’t just a walkthrough — it was real-time, unfiltered, and interactive. From behind-the-scenes moments to on-the-spot conversations, we brought you inside the home the way buyers actually experience it. Set in the heart of Los Angeles, this property blends character, space, and lifestyle — and we wanted to...

Welcome back to In Your Living Room with Malibu Dan — where we step inside some of the most stunning homes in Southern California and talk directly with the agents behind them. 🏡✨ For Episode 3 , Malibu Dan sits down with Michelle Mayo at her incredible luxury listing located at 214 Abalone on Little Island in Newport Beach — and this one is special. We dive into everything that makes this prope...

Welcome back to Realty Talk — your favorite podcast on the planet 🌎🏡 This episode is packed. Suzanne Seini and Paul Hanson break down major global headlines, big real estate industry shifts, and what it all actually means for buyers, sellers, and agents right now. We cover a wide range of topics, including: 🌎 What’s happening in the world Cartel leadership taken down in Mexico and what it means...

Welcome back to Realty Talk — your favorite podcast on the planet 🌎🏡 In this episode, Suzanne Seini and Paul “Fix-It-All” Hanson unpack a big one: what’s happening in the market, what’s changing in real estate, and why media is becoming one of the most important tools an agent can have. This conversation covers: A quick market update and how lower interest rates are affecting buyer and seller ac...