Selling Sacramento: Insights from Agent Kee

Redlining was banned 50 years ago. It’s still hurting minorities today. Inequality in the form of policy, is baked into the system and continues to shape our economy widening the wealth gap. My special guest, Mariah Lichtenstern-Walebowa and I will discuss the history of redlining, its impact on black wealth, entrepreneurship, and the wealth gap today and what we must do about it. At the intersect...

Let’s just admit that being around our partners 24/7 is an unusual state of affairs. How can current couples, whether physically distant or close in proximity, survive and even thrive during this pandemic? How about being in business together at the same time? Real estate is a tough business. Lots of stress. Lots of pressure. Lots of failures. And, it turns out, lots of love. On our next episode y...

What will happen to the stock market in 2021? The stock market appears set on rising into 2021 — a year expected to see some return to normalcy, above trend economic growth and a higher stock market, according to Wall Street strategists. Even during periods of market volatility — a stock market downturn simply means that many stocks are on sale. How can I start investing? There are several ways to...

What are the current market conditions for buyers? Are interest rates increasing? What are the steps a buyer should take to get pre approved? How do I qualify if I'm self employed? These questions and more will be answered on today's show with my guest, Jamal Bey of Guild Mortgage. Jamal Bey is a CA licensed loan officer with Guild Mortgage, who is dedicated to helping people realize their dream o...

We are kicking a year off with a special 1-hour Vision & Goal Planning for 2021. January 6 at 1 PM! Sheya Atterberry-Chisenga will share tips and strategies on creating a vision board that is aligned with your goals for 2021 and introduces her brand new training for life coaches. Sheya Chisenga, CEO of The Woman Christian CEO Life Coach School & Women Entrepreneurial Center teaches women h...

Housing data, in particular, was robust in February of 2020, right before the first wave of stay-at-home mandates and the fear of virus took hold of the economy. Today, total home sales for 2020 are expected to be over 6.2 million, estimated to be an outperforming market. We’ve come a long way, folks. With more disaster relief, two vaccines being administered and more in the works, we do see the l...

** COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGE 2021 UPDATE!! 900 MILLION DOLLARS IN GOV'T RELIEF! ** - Rental Assistance - Home Owner Assistance - More Stimulus Payments ...and more PLUS *** This week we're connecting you to the next generation! We're shining the spotlight on Sacs NextGen Real Estate Wave Makers: The Leading Ladies! Briana DiBartolo Hudson with Realty ONE Group Zoom, Angelica Ponce with HomeSmart ICA...

Each Wednesday throughout the month of December we are spotlighting Sacramento's Black Owned Businesses who help the real estate industry go round! From closing gifts, to down payment assistance. From investigating a home's condition to making those homes sparkle. We'll have a host of key players right here each week! Tune in and see if we share your favorites or get to know some new ones! This we...

⭐⭐CHALLENGE MINDSET EPISODE ALERT⭐⭐ DON'T BECOME A VICTIM OF BLACK FRIDAY! 😲 👉🏿 If you don't have a plan for how you will spend your money this holiday season YOU are planning to fail. But you know we not about to let that happen fam. #NotOnMyWatch 🥰 Let's become financially literate everyday of the week and in ALL seasons! 💰💰💰 Tune in to Selling Sacramento this Wednesday at 1 o'clock f...

Losing a loved one is a sad and difficult time for family, relatives, and friends. In addition, those left behind must often figure out how to transfer or inherit property from the person who has died. In California, to transfer or inherit property after someone dies, you must usually go to court. Dealing with the courts and the property of someone who has died is extremely complicated. Having the...

From Sacramento's Black Wall Street to shining the light brightly on HBCUs, Marcus D. Smith has solidly hit the ground running here in Sacramento's African American community. Native to Sacramento, Marcus is a Texas Southern grad and alum and now journalist for the Sacrament Bee. His goal, being a voice and advocate for black communities. Yay Marcus! Marcus discusses his journey, his new position...

Were you aware that Sacramento-area home sales have fully recovered from the Covid crash? There are a number of reasons so many people in Sacramento are buying homes now. Sheltering in place may be causing people to want more space. And as tech companies send employees home to work remotely indefinitely, many families are relocating from the Bay Area to Sacramento, where the cost of living is lowe...

Think it's a seller's market? You're right. However, if you're also thinking that means buyers are plentiful, you're still right. But, if you think it's going to be a cake walk, think again. In this episode get ready to learn: 1. The importance of selecting the right agent in this market 2. Where the buyers are coming from and why 3. Why the highest offer isn't always the best offer 4. The power o...

Hey Sacramentans! Have you heard about Aggie Square yet? Aggie Square is slated to be an innovation center with the intellectual firepower to spur economic growth in Sacramento and help create jobs at a variety of education levels. In conjunction with Aggie Square Partnership Advisory Council and the Community Engagement Advisory Committee, Aggie Square proposes to focus "intensely" on workforce d...

Indeed, U.S. home prices are just too expensive. These prices are no doubt a function of supply and demand. With inventory being low, buyers coming out of the woodworks (and the Bay Area), and interest rates at historical lows, is it possible to get in on the market at this time as a first-time home buyer? Our guest, mortgage specialist Jamal Bey with Guild Mortgage brings us a step by step guide...

We must #VOTE this Nov. 3 like our lives depend on it... because they do! 🗳 The Sacramento Area Black Caucus (SABC) has launched the Voter Education Project: Black Voters Matter Project. To learn more about the non-partisan initiative tune in this Wednesday at 1:00P. My special guest Faye Wilson Kennedy of the Sacramento Area Black Caucus will share: The purpose and importance of the project Why t...

Historical factors and policy decisions currently divides Sacramento. Pushing neighborhoods apart and creating vastly different access to resources and economic opportunities. A combination of race covenants*, mortgage redlining, urban renewal and REALTOR gate-keeping is to blame. From North Highlands all the way down to Meadowview is a pattern of poverty, concentrations of minority populations, a...

Looking for a career in real estate or to build your current career? This episode will provide real estate professionals and potential real estate professionals with insight on a few foundational and fundamental necessities to build and grow a successful real estate business. Developing Your Business Plan << FOCUS OF THIS EPISODE Managing Your Financials Sales & Marketing Lead Generation...

What happens when California eviction moratoriums expire? More than 5 million renters in California could lose their homes after state courts again begin processing evictions on Sept. 1. After the coronavirus pandemic spurred millions of job losses, federal, state and local governments imposed eviction moratoriums and financial assistance programs to protect tenants. But those protections are expi...

The world of real estate. Glamorous, exciting and so much money to be made. Right? 🤔 Well, it depends. Get ready to learn the real world real estate before you take the plunge. I and my newly licensed special guests will share with you Ten Things To Know BEFORE Becoming A Real Estate Agent on today's show at 1! SPECIAL GUESTS Zora Gant-Mathews, CENTURY 21 Select Real Estate, Roseville Warren Chap...

Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency is offering an economic boost for landlords and more affordable housing for renters. Tune in this Wednesday to find out how you can become an SHRA landlord and benefit, and how SHRA is helping increase the inventory of available affordable housing units for families. 👉🏾 Questions on the Landlord Incentive program Tel: 916-440-1383 Email: landlordincent...

This Wednesday, author, entrepreneur, educator and real estate investor Mica Coleman brought her CREDIT BOOT CAMP to the show teaching us: 1. Steps To Cleaning Your Credit 2. How To Leverage Your Credit 3. How to Build Your Credit 🌟FREE DOWNLOAD🌟 Mica's FREE Dispute Letter Book w/ Free Consult Click Here 👉 www.mycreditchange.com CONTACT Mica at info@mycreditchange.com We are engaged in a month...

A month long discussion continues throughout July exploring the steps necessary to prepare the Black community in our effort to "Buy Back The Block" (BBTB). This week's special guest: RUE GUMUNYU Accounting & Tax Strategist Prime Tax and Accounting Solutions 7/1 Understanding The Market 7/8 Fixing Your Tax Situation (Special Guest: Rue Gumunyu) 7/15 Restoring Your Credit (Special Guest: Mica C...

A month long discussion starting July 1, 2020 through July 29, 2020 exploring the steps necessary to prepare the Black community in our effort to "Buy Back The Block". 7/1 Understanding The Market 7/8 Fixing Your Tax Situation ( Rue Gumunyu ) 7/15 Restoring Your Credit ( Mica Coleman ) 7/22 Increasing Your Cash Flow ( Mica Coleman ) 7/29 Changing Your Mindset (Sheya Atterberry-Chisenga) Set your t...

Ever wonder where ghettos come from? Why are they mainly comprised of black Americans? How did suburbs get their start and why are they mainly comprised white Americans? What's the correlation between housing and education? My guests and I have a candid conversation revealing the truth America has hid for far too long. Judy Walker Covington - President, Sacramento Association of REALTORs OUR RESID...