In this compelling episode of The Housing Signal Podcast, hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass dive into the often misunderstood world of fiduciary services with expert guest John Balquist from Turnstone Associates. With 14 years of experience as a licensed fiduciary in California, John shares his unique journey from working in special education to pr…

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Housing Signal Podcast. In this episode, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chas are joined by Zachary Kushel, the visionary founder and managing partner of Marin Sonoma Impact Ventures (MSIV). Dive deep into the heart of local job creation and economic development in Marin and Sonoma Counties as Zach shares his mi…

Join hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass in this enlightening episode of the Build Better Podcast, where they welcome Lauren Alexander from the Armony Companies. Discover the intricate world of affordable housing development as Lauren shares her journey in the industry and the complexities of project financing. From discussing the Pacific Companies' …

In this compelling episode of the Build Better podcast, we dive deep into the affordable housing crisis with Cal Weeks from Generation Housing. As an authority on housing policy, Cal shares insights into the challenges and innovative solutions being implemented in Sonoma County. From his journey in housing advocacy to the mission of Generation Hous…

In this episode of the Build Better Podcast, hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass welcome Carrie Shores Diller of Inspired ADUs, a leader in the ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) movement. Carrie dives deep into the evolving landscape of ADUs, discussing everything from state regulations to innovative design solutions. Whether you're a homeowner intereste…

Join hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass in an enlightening episode of The Housing Signal Podcast. This episode features an exclusive interview with Amiee Kushner, a renowned private fiduciary from Blue Pine Fiduciary. Amy shares her journey into the world of estate planning, shedding light on the role of private fiduciaries, and the intricacies of e…

Join us on the 15-Minute Village Podcast with host Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass as we dive into the fascinating world of urban design and sustainable living. In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Paul Fritz of Fritz Architecture, a visionary in the realm of urban planning and architecture. With over two decades of experience in Sebastopol, Pau…

In this episode of the Build Better podcast, your hosts, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass dive into an engaging discussion with Marcela Piedra, the innovative City Manager of Rohnert Park, about a groundbreaking mixed-use development project at 6400 State Farm Drive, also known as the project that will finally bring a downtown to Rohnert Park. Discover …

In this episode of the Mortgage Mayhem podcast, join hosts Sean Payne, Isaiah Chass, and Stuart Broughton for a quick but insightful update on the latest mortgage trends as of December 4th. This week, the focus is on the welcome decrease in interest rates, marking a significant shift from the previous highs. The team discusses how average rates in …

Join Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass in this informative episode of the Build Better Podcast, as they unravel the complexities of California's SB9 legislation. Introduced in 2021 and effective from 2022, SB9 aimed to address the state's acute housing shortage by enabling the construction of additional residential units on single-family lots. This episo…

Join us on The Housing Signal Podcast as co-hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass explore the intricate world of trust and probate sales in real estate. With Sean's extensive experience in this niche, the episode delves into the unique aspects and challenges of dealing with these types of property sales. From understanding the different approaches requ…

Join hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass in this episode of the Housing Signal podcast, brought to you by LivXplore’s Probate & Trust Division, as they delve deep into the complexities of probate and trust sales in real estate. They discuss the crucial importance of selecting an agent with specific experience in these types of sales, highlighting the…

Dive into the heart of Sebastopol's community spirit with our latest Build Better Podcast episode. Join hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass, along with guest Becca Lipski, COO of The Beale Group, as we explore the dynamic Livery on Main project. This unique, multi-tiered venue embodies the essence of Sebastopol's culture, which will host an array of …

Join us on this enlightening episode of the Build Better Podcast, where hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass welcome Katie McCamant, President of CoHousing Solutions. Dive deep into the fascinating world of CoHousing as Katie shares her 30 years of experience in creating intentional, collaborative neighborhoods. Learn about the unique blend of private…

🌟✨ Dive into the world of shared real estate with the latest episode of LivXplore, featuring special guest Marnie Blanco, the Vice President of Industry Relations at Pacaso. 🎙️ Join hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass as they unpack the innovative concept of fractional home ownership with an industry leader. Whether you’re a real estate enthusiast, a…

In this insightful episode of The Housing Signal, hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass welcome Ivan O'Neill, Co-Founder and CEO of Madronus Wildfire Defense. Dive deep into Madronus' innovative approach to wildfire risk prevention amongst homes and communities, where AI meets hands-on expertise. Learn how they create a comprehensive Wildfire Risk Scor…

Don't miss this game-changing episode of Rates and Rants, recorded the week of November 13, 2023! Join hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass, along with mortgage expert Stuart Broughton from Sonoma Mortgage Group, as they dive into the latest breakthrough in conventional mortgage guidelines. Big news for aspiring property owners: now, you can purchase …

In this episode of The Housing Signal, hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass discuss what is currently going on in the world of real estate commissions. As the industry buzzes with the latest developments in the landmark cases of Sitzer/Burnett v. National Association of Realtors and Moehrl v. National Association of Realtors, Sean and Isaiah unpack th…

Dive into this week's essential mortgage market insights with the latest episode of Rates and Rants! Hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass team up with Stuart Broughton from Sonoma Mortgage Group to bring you the latest updates for the week of November 6th, 2023. This episode is packed with current mortgage rates, in-depth analysis of the mortgage mark…

Tune into the latest Rates and Rants podcast episode where hosts Sean Payne, Isaiah Chass, and Stuart Broughton delve into the intricacies of mortgage rate buy downs. In just 10 minutes, we break down the key differences between one-year temporary rate buy-downs and permanent rate reductions. Learn about the financial implications, cost-benefit ana…

In this episode of the LivXplore Podcast, hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass delve into the transformative concept of the "15-Minute Neighborhood." This innovative approach to urban planning is going to revolutionize the way we live in cities. A "15-Minute Neighborhood" is all about redefining urban life, making it more sustainable and enhancing the…

Tune in to the latest episode of the LivXplore Podcast, where hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass dive deep into the ever-evolving world of California's insurance industry. Get the inside scoop on the current landscape, challenges, and tips for homeowners. But that's not all – we're also sharing crucial insights on fire hardening practices to safegua…

Join hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass on the LivXplore Podcast as they delve into the August 8th Petaluma Planning Commission meeting. In this episode, discover the key takeaways from the discussion surrounding the Downtown Housing & Economic Opportunity Overlay. Learn how the revised overlay areas are shifting the focus towards underutilized site…

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the LivXplore Podcast! In this episode, your hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass are joined by two incredible guests: Peter Cohn, one of the driving forces behind Petaluma's Scott Ranch Project, and Maggie Jensen, a talented landscape architect from Sonoma County's Prunuske Chatham, Inc. This podcast serves…

Join Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass in this episode of the LivXplore Podcast as they welcome special guest Stuart Broughton from Sonoma Mortgage Group. Get the latest insights into the ever-evolving real estate market for August/September 2023. Discover what's driving current trends, what's happening with interest rates, and why it's crucial to partne…

Welcome to the LivXplore Podcast, with hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass, as well as special guest, Stuart Broughton - Sonoma Mortgage Group. In this episode, discover the advantages and challenges of co-owning real estate with friends or family members. Learn about the benefits, drawbacks, and co-ownership title options, such as Tenancy In Common …

Welcome to the LivXplore Podcast, hosted by Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass! In this exciting new episode, we get to know one of your hosts, Isaiah Chass, who was recently voted as Sonoma County's Best Real Estate Agent. Learn how Isaiah got his start in the real estate industry, what his specialties and niches include, as well as what he enjoys to do …

In this episode of the LivXplore Podcast, hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass dive into their recent experience at Know Before You Grow’s (KBYG) community-organized forum on the Petaluma Building Form Overlay District being brought forward by Petaluma Planning. The Building Form Overlay would increase the allowable building height, lot coverage, and …

In this episode of the LivXplore Podcast, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass are joined by Dave Alden, local civil engineer, community expert, and co-founder of Urban Chat. Tune in to learn more about Urban Chat's upcoming film festival, what a '15-Minute Village' is, and how community members can benefit from this concept. Be sure to hit "Like" and "Subs…

Welcome to an exciting episode of the LivXplore Podcast! In this episode, Sean Payne is joined by Vanessa Guevara and TC Smith of TLC Child & Family Services. TLC Child and Family Services offers a continuum of evidence based treatment and relationship-focused care to youth and families in California's Sonoma County and beyond. TLC is committed to …

Welcome to an exciting episode of the LivXplore Podcast! Join hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass as well as special guest, Brad Baker, the Founder and CEO of SOMO Village. SOMO Village, formerly known as Sonoma Mountain Village, embarked on its remarkable journey 16 years ago. What began as a visionary concept for a sustainable, mixed-use community …

On this episode of the LivXplore Podcast, Isaiah Chass is joined by Matt Passanisi of Santa Rosa’s Lago Fresca Apartments Project. As currently proposed, Lago Fresca Apartments is a 50-unit apartment complex at 4744 Hoen Avenue and 2445 Summerfield Drive, of which six units would be deed restricted as affordable housing. The units will be made up o…

On this episode of the LivXplore Podcast, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass are joined by Mike Folk, Marin based developer. Mike’s most recent development project, known as Brookdale Avenue Apartments, consists of a 10-unit multifamily residential apartment development. The development features three buildings which include one affordable unit. 18 uncove…

In this episode of the LivXplore Podcast, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass are joined by Ghilotti Bros. - Northern California’s premier general engineering contractor. Grady Kimball, Concrete and Operations Manager discusses what Ghilotti Bros. is, what it stands for, its numerous enormous projects throughout California, as well as what they are seeing …

In this episode of the LivXplore Podcast, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass are joined by Alyssa Rumrill of Beautiful Places to discuss vacation rentals. Beautiful Places is considered the premier vacation rental service provider in Northern California. Tune in to learn more about what is going on in the vacation rental market in Northern California, as …

In this episode of the LivXplore Podcast, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass are joined by the leaders behind Petaluma’s Scott Ranch project. Steve Abbs of Davidon Homes and Peter Cohn of Kelly Creek Protection Project (KCCP), formally opposing parties, have joined forces and come together to create an incredible project for Petaluma and the North Bay. Th…

As the economy shifts into what many economists anticipate will be a recession, unemployment will rise and there will be an inherent increase in distressed homeowners. In this episode, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass of LivXplore - Real Estate & Lifestyle touch on the process involved when someone can’t afford their mortgage. From the initial notice of…

In this episode of the LivXplore Podcast, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass welcome Stuart Broughton of Supreme Lending with 24 years of experience in the mortgage industry to help us navigate the mortgage market. With inflation appearing to have peaked, many investors are seeing light at the end of the tunnel. What does this mean for interest rates? Ult…

With the recent ‘atmospheric river’ hitting much of Northern California, many homeowners may be concerned about flood risk and landslides. If you just recently purchased your home, you may or may not have known whether or not your property, or more specifically your home itself, would flood. How would you know if this was something that was possibl…

In this episode, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass of LivXplore - Real Estate & Lifestyle touch on the best practices when investing in real estate. As we start off 2023 we thought it would be a great time to provide a list of things to consider that may help your real estate investments be more profitable and help your life be less stressful. Tune in to…

In this episode, Jeff Mayne of Sonoma Equity Lending joins Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass of LivXplore - Real Estate & Lifestyle to talk about investing in private money loans. By investing in private money loans, you can earn greater returns than the stock market, and generate monthly income with a lower risk. Tune in to learn how to get started with…

In this episode, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass of LivXplore - Real Estate & Lifestyle touch further on the topic of Corporate America investing in residential real estate. Countless firms are jumping at the opportunity to own a larger stake in residential real estate, and big players such as JP Morgan are already showing their multi-million and billi…

In this episode, Isaiah Chass of LivXplore - Real Estate and Lifestyle is joined by Jeff Mayne of Sonoma Connect. The Sonoma Connect mobile app is more than just supporting our beloved locally owned businesses. It's about our entire community and the local residents that make the entire Sonoma Valley area a special place to live and work every day!…

In this episode, Sean Payne, Founder and Principal of LivXplore - Real Estate & Lifestyle along with Jeff Mayne of Sonoma Equity Lending talk about the benefits of using private money and the many different ways it can be used within real estate transactions. From remodeling a home to get the highest value possible, to using private money as a brid…

Is your home going to burn down? Will an earthquake knock it over? Where is the closest fault line? If it ever rains again will your home flood? What type of insurance is required for coverage? While no one can give you 100% assurance that a natural disaster won't affect your property, a Natural Hazards Report from an established, reputable company…

In this episode, Isaiah Chass and Sean Payne of LivXplore - Real Estate and Lifestyle discuss how history is repeating itself in the real estate industry. What do we mean by this? In recent weeks, messaging around the current housing market has moved closer and closer to what was being said during the last market downturn. Bad advice is being given…

In this episode of the LivXplore Podcast, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass welcome Paul Fordham, Co-CEO of Homeward Bound of Marin. Paul accepted a position as co-leader of Homeward Bound in 2022 after serving as the agency’s deputy director since 2010. He also served six previous years as Development Director, helping launch new fundraising strategies …

What's going on in the mortgage market? Not a whole lot with rates at 7%+! But banks need to make money and are already getting creative with financing, offering 2-1 buydowns and 7 and 10 year adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs). We will explain in basic, easy to understand terms, exactly what these loan products are, the benefits to using them and ho…

In this episode, Isaiah Chass and Sean Payne of LivXplore - Real Estate and Lifestyle discuss the unique community of Sea Ranch, located on the coast of Northern California. Tune in to hear about what Sea Ranch has to offer, what the current real estate market looks like, and our predictions for the Sea Ranch market moving forward. After hearing th…

In this four part series, Sean Payne, Founder of LivXplore - Real Estate and Lifestyle and Isaiah Chass, Founding Agent, discuss the process of managing your own property for rent. This is part four of a four part series which will cover the entire process of rental management. In part four, we will explain the process of preparing for tenants to m…