Kern County Real Estate Review

In this episode, Laurie interviews Chris Botts, owner of Sprigs Plant Co, to learn all about houseplants. Caring for indoor plants, styling, and plant recommendations are just a few of the things we will touch on. This episode is for everyone - from the person who has a green thumb to the person who can't seem to keep the "easiest" plant alive. I can bet you will learn something new!

Original airdate 9/26/21. You won't want to miss this new episode! It is filled with valuable tips from Laurie McCarty. Find out what you should, and shouldn't do, prior to listing your home for sale! Also, learn about The McCarty Group's exclusive new MLOC program that helps sellers make repairs prior to listing so they can get top dollar! *All information provided in this episode abo...

Join Laurie as she speaks with Jim McLean from Bland Company as they discuss residential solar. Even if you already have solar, do you know about your system, the maintenance you should be doing, and what exactly is a True-Up? Learn about all of this and more!

The Covid-19 pandemic is reshaping how people buy, sell, and live in their homes — and the ripple effects are still being felt in real estate. On this episode of the Kern County Real Estate Review , Laurie McCarty takes a close look at the post-Covid market and what it means for both buyers and sellers. Laurie explores: How remote work is fueling relocation trends in Bakersfield and beyond. The sh...

Original airdate 9/5/21. This show is extremely special as it is just days away from the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Join Laurie as she honors our veterans and fallen warriors. In this episode, Laurie interviews Jason Geis, the Executive Director of the Portrait of a Warrior Gallery. The gallery, located in Bakersfield, is only one of the two galleries in the nation that features paintings, pencil s...

Original airdate 8/29/21. Did you know Kern County is home to a tiny house? In this episode, Laurie interviews Samantha Creech - a Kern County native, furniture creative, entrepreneur, mom, spirited traveler, and tiny home dweller. Find out all about the tiny home she designed and built with her father.

Original airdate 8/22/2021. Join us as we speak with Diana Elliott, Deputy Director of Golden Empire Affordable Housing, Inc. Listen in as Diana tells us all about the positive impact this 501(c)(3) nonprofit has had on our community and the wide variety of people they assist.

Original airdate 8/15/21. You will not want to miss this episode! We are switching it up this week and have a special guest host, Christy White, with Summit Funding! Christy will explain all things lending and demystify the lending process. Everything from getting prequalified to refinancing will be covered!

Original airdate 8/8/2021. Join Laurie as she speaks with Shane O’Grady, founder of the Life Changer Loan Corp. The Life Changer Loan is a revolutionary loan that allows homeowners to pay off their homes in half the time or less! It may seem too good to be true, but as Shane says, “It’s not magic. It is just math.”

Original airdate 8/1/2021. Laurie speaks with Stephen Montgomery, a Board Member for the Kern County Historical Society and a member of the City of Bakersfield’s Historic Preservation Commission. Stephen shares with us the rich history of a few buildings and homes located in Bakersfield and what it means for a property to be designated as a historic site.

Original airdate 7/25/2021. Tune in as Laurie speaks with Ron White, the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Golden Empire. You may think you know all about this nonprofit founded in 1976, but Ron will dispel some common myths and fill you in on Habitat for Humanity's amazing mission!⁠

Original airdate 7/18/21. #DiveIn as Laurie talks to David Sparks of Sparks Custom Pools Inc. As evidence by his number of projects this summer, Bakersfield is ready to BEAT the HEAT! If you have thought of getting a pool, you have to listen in. Find out from design to completion - and maintenance - what it takes to be a pool owner!

Original airdate 5/9/2021. Just in time for Mother's Day, find out how to take your backyard from drab to fab with Bunny from The Patio Place. Since we have been spending so much time in our homes, the outdoor living space is seeing a resurgence. Find out all the latest trends, designs, colors, materials, furniture options, outdoor kitchens, grills, and more in tomorrow's show!

Original airdate 5/2/2021. In this crazy market, you will want to know what to expect during an inspection and what to do if there is trouble...our friend, Jacob Freeman of Signature Property Inspections joins Laurie to talk all about inspections!

Original airdate 4/18/21. 🎙️ April is Fair Housing Month! Fair Housing Month reminds us that the principle of fair housing is not only state and national law but a fundamental human concept and entitlement for all people. As a community, we welcome all good neighbors, recognizing the contributions and richness tendered by a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds, colors, ethnicities, or r...

Original airdate 5/16/2021. Join Laurie tomorrow as she talks with Kern County painter extraordinaire - Steve Holloway Painting! Learn all about what's new in paint, painting applications, colors, and more! You'll want to stick around to hear about concrete finishes, painting cabinets, and amazing driveways! This is a JAM-PACKED show!

Original airdate 5/23/2021. Tune in to hear about the American Housing Market - should we be worried about a flood of foreclosures? How the market looks as we transition through the pandemic? How are current economic factors impacting the market?

Original airdate of 1/17/21. Join Laurie McCarty and Michelle Overstreet, of Caliber Home Loans Inc., as they discuss all things home loans backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs! #thankyouforyourservice

Original airdate 7/4/21. It's a jam-packed show - find out the latest COVID relief programs and how will California combat the housing crisis. If you are a homeowner, landlord, renter, or rentee - you won't want to miss it!