Ed Parcaut and RE/MAX Executive realtor Mike Kelly break down this week's real estate market on Real Estate Jerky, on Power Talk 1360 KFIV and iHeartMedia.

In this episode:

• Spam lead texts, a door company that never sent a quote, and the idea for a new "Friends of Real Estate Jerky" list of vendors Ed and Mike have used and trust
• Nationwide and California inventory and days-on-market numbers, plus local Stanislaus County closings
• How AI tools are changing everyday work for small businesses
• A renter survey on wanting to buy, and the down payment barrier
• CoreLogic home price data and why California is a different market
• Community events coming up, including the Veterans Day parade
• California FAIR Plan changes and why it pays to get insurance requoted
• Defensible space and fire prep
• A "Flintstones" cave house for sale in Illinois for $59,000
• How credit scores and debt-to-income come into play when buying
• U.S. News best places to live
• People leaving California, and a proposed ban related to silica in engineered stone countertops
• Community Corner: this weekend's local events, including the Cheese and Wine Festival

Airs Saturdays at noon on KFIV 1360, with replays Sunday at 3 PM and the following Wednesday at 7 PM. Find past shows wherever you get podcasts or at realestatejerky.com.

This show is for general information and entertainment only and is not an offer to lend or a commitment to lend. Edward R. Parcaut, NMLS #235384, CA DRE #01077454. Lending For Living Inc, Real estate broker, California Department of Real Estate, NMLS #855360, CA DRE #01907016. Equal Housing Opportunity. This is not a commitment to lend. All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting guidelines and program availability. NMLS Consumer Access: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or any government agency.