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Greg Abrams sits down with Eric Olson, Account Executive and non-QM lending specialist at Angel Oak, to break down what non-QM lending actually is and why it's a growing part of the mortgage market. They cover why "non-QM" gets an unfair reputation, how wholesale lending partnerships work, why shopping purely on rate can cost more in fees, and why box banks often aren't equipped to guide borrowers...

Greg sits down with his wife, Sarah, to reflect on his 23 years with American Pacific Mortgage! And of course a small Q&A with their daughters, Reagan & Paxton.

Tune in with Greg to hear more about the ever popular HELOC - aka Home Equity Line of Credit. Answering some of the most basic questions to help you better understand the "what, why, how" and even comparing the HELOC to other options, like HELOAN's and traditional Refinances. 

No Pay Stubs or Taxes Required?!?  Can it be true? Yup! Greg compares Qualified Mortgages (what the average person uses) to Non-Qualified Mortgages and explains why you might consider that route for your lending needs. So for those unique scenarios or self-employed borrowers, this could be the ticket for you! 

Accessory Dwelling Units are a hot topic and we are here to dive into the details of what they are, the benefits to a homeowner and some of the nitty-gritty of utilizing them on your property! Listen in as Greg sits down with Helen Eloyan, Program Director with the Westside Community Development Corp., and Arturo Hernandez, Co-Owner of Central Coast ADU. 

Greg sits down with real estate team Karen & Natalie to dive into the senior demographic in real estate. Greg even goes so far as calling them the "Senior Specialists" - chatting on those with a fixed income, the stigmas versus the reality of reverse mortgages, and finding the "perfect home".

Host Greg Abrams sits down with Marketing Director, and wife, Sarah Abrams to chat about the oh so common topic of Condos! There is so much to know about purchasing a condo, and they get detailed into some key areas to consider as one ponders making a purchase. 

Both coincidentally graduating from Chico State, Cody and Sarah both found themselves on the same team helping those in our community make plans for their future through life insurance options and financial planning. Having these three sit down and chat through this importance of planning for your future is both fun and educational.

Do you know the answers to these questions? Greg gives professional insight to questions and topics that you may have asked yourself. 

Greg is excited to have guest, Cami Pinsak on air to chat about the wide world of Real Estate. From the perspective of consumer, real estate professional and even the political realm, Greg and Cami chat about parking, new developments, updates on the NAR changes, new or revised legislation for 2025 and even dive into some QA's directly from the consumer. 

Join Greg for a deeper dive into the world of Property Taxes. Like 'em or hate 'em, if you are a property owner they are a part of your world. This quick chat is a great refresher for those who have owned property for a while now, and perfect timing for those first-time home owners! 

Crista Hermance, a Estate Planning Attorney, joins Greg for an incredibly important discussion on why just about everyone should have some sort of estate plan and/or legal documents in place - from those with minor children, anyone with assets and real estate, and even those who are about to wave goodbye to their adult child going off to college. Tune in to hear the in's and out's of Probate, Will...

Join Greg as he explores the world of a Notary Public, with friend and colleague Darryl Dodson. They dive into the basics of Notary signings, things to know as you need to use their services, and of course those unique stories and experiences that Darryl has faced in his many years in the industry.

Greg and Bridget get into world of Investment Properties and Property Management - with things from renter criteria, housing vouchers, rent control and even more. If you have investment properties, or are curious about the world of real estate and growing your wealth through investment properties, there are some great snippets of knowledge here for you. Tune in and enjoy!

Tune in to get the latest on housing insurance including some of the inside scoop on the state of insurance in California & the California Fair Plan.

The Reverse Mortgage has several options that an individual can take advantage of, and that are often not talked about. Des, April and Greg dive into the options and benefits of the Reverse Mortgage, and also chat about the Reverse Mortgage Purchase!

It's all over the news but somehow it can still be confusing to understand the what, how, why and when of the NAR commissions lawsuit. So Greg is bringing you the most pertinent info and updates - which is applicable to Realtors, Lenders and Borrowers. 

Greg and Rob dig into how politics and real estate overlap - from local to state and federal issues that relate to both the homeowner and rental market. 

Lucy and Greg have known each from their early days of being new to the Ventura area, and through volunteerism they created a friendship and love for Ventura. Years later, Lucy launched her career as a Realtor®. Now they not only volunteer together, but work together in the Real Estate and Mortgage industry. 

Greg and Brenda chat all things solar - as it relates to residential mortgages, the pros & cons and the "Prius Effect".

Greg & Sarah sit down and chat about their own non-profit, Love VC, Inc. - their background in volunteerism and humanitarian work, why they started their own organization, and of course what it's all about and how to get involved! 

Sit down with Jocelyn Vasquez, Account Manager with MGIC, and get the skinny on all things Mortgage Insurance - how it makes a difference on what loan product you use; how your rates are calculated; how to remove your mortgage insurance; and more! 

Starting her adult career in Corporate America, Meggie learned that while she was successful at her job it was missing one key thing - the emotional connection. Listen in on her journey to becoming a successful Realtor® and now leading her own award winning team, the Davis+Hawthorne Group.

With starting his career in real estate on the commercial side of things, Matt offers a great perspective on all things commercial real estate. From the thriving and starving types of properties, to how leasing works, and even down to 1031 exchanges and the benefits that come with that. 

With 25 years in the escrow industry Diana helps to breakdown what escrow actually is and does for buyers and sellers through the real estate process.