Inside the Southern California Real Estate Market | Kathy Clark & Brenna Van Hoogenstyn | Founders of Harcourts Blue Water

In this episode of The Powerful Ladies Podcast, host Kara Duffy sits down with Kathy Clark and Brenna Van Hoogenstyn, the expert mother-daughter real estate team transforming how buyers and sellers navigate the Southern California real estate market. Kathy and Brenna share their real estate career journey, what it takes to succeed as top-performing realtors, and the skills required to thrive in a highly competitive—and often misunderstood—industry. Kara explores current Southern California housing market trends, common myths about becoming a realtor, and the personal and professional strategies that help this family team deliver exceptional client service. Whether you’re planning to buy a home, exploring real estate as a career, or want insider insights into today’s housing market, this episode is filled with valuable, actionable advice. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to The Powerful Ladies Podcast 00:36 Meet the Real Estate Experts: Kathy Clark and Brenda Van Hoenstein 00:51 The Realities of the Real Estate Market 02:10 Starting in Real Estate: Kathy's Journey 05:16 Building a Long-Term Real Estate Business 07:39 The Importance of Relationships in Real Estate 14:22 Advice for First-Time Home Buyers in Southern California 19:24 Current Real Estate Market Trends and Predictions 26:28 The Future of Real Estate Development in Southern California 31:06 Exploring the Long Beach Market 31:58 Balancing Business and Personal Relationships 32:17 Communication and Therapy 33:35 Generational Differences and Personal Growth 38:11 Powerful Ladies and Inner Strength 39:46 Daily Habits and Self-Care 42:25 Entrepreneurial Challenges and Rewards 50:08 Reflections on Self-Employment 52:16 Final Thoughts and Community The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices