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HouseKeys
by Sacramento Association of REALTORS®
HouseKeys is a podcast by the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® that focuses on the residential real estate market in Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas. Topics covered will provide information to both real estate professionals and consumers alike. The Sacramento Association of REALTORS® is a trade association providing support to over 7,500 Members.
Episodes
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Dora Gomez
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with mortgage professional Dora Gomez to talk about her lending journey, which began 25 years ago when her older brother helped her get into the business. Dora was determined to make it work and built her business around helping others…
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Avery Bibbs
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with Avery Bibbs of Asset Preservation Inc. to discuss 1031 exchanges and how he assists investors with tax deferral and asset-saving tools. Avery talks about what he's doing to better understand the needs of his agents, clients, CPAs, and...
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Bobby Peterson
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with Realtor and Real Estate Investor Bobby Peterson to talk about his path from the insurance world to buying and flipping homes. Bobby shares how great mentors helped him get started, what it's like building the business alongside his wife,...
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Rico Rivera
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with Rico Rivera, incoming 2027 President of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®. Rico gets candid about the road to leadership — the setbacks, the small wins, and what he'd do differently if he had a do-over. He also opens up about the...
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Chanel Stafford
On this episode of Housekeys Podcast, host Cam Villa sits down with Sacramento Real Estate Broker Chanel Stafford. Chanel discusses her extensive background in pharmaceutical sales and how she transitioned to real estate. Strong mentorship, systems, and a commitment to learning her craft helped...
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Michelle Anapolsky
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with Placer Title Business Development Representative Michelle Anapolsky to discuss her journey into real estate. Michelle started in commercial real estate in San Francisco, jumped into the exciting and volatile dot-com era, and eventually...
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Matt Miller
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with Loan Officer Matt Miller to talk about his almost 25 years in the mortgage industry and the path that brought him there. Matt shares why helping first-time buyers and guiding clients through major life changes continues to be one of the...
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Breeze Singh
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with our SAR Immediate Past President, Breeze Singh. They discuss life after "The Presidency," as well as Breeze's Inman 2026 Future Leaders Award (40 Under 40) and his RealTrends recognition. Breeze talks about why he's putting more focus on...
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Rosanna Garcia
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with REALTOR® Rosanna Garcia to talk about building and having a successful business through consistency, relationships, and smart systems. Rosanna shares how growing up in a real estate family shaped her career and why she's focused on her...
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Damon Andrews
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with Damon Andrews to talk about his unique journey from professional sports broadcasting to the home warranty industry. Damon shares what it was like traveling the country as a journalist, the lessons he learned from great coaches and…
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Serina Panganiban
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with REALTOR® Serina Panganiban to discuss her rapid rise in real estate after entering the industry just six years ago. Serina shares how a job as an assistant led her from insurance into real estate, the work ethic that has fueled her...
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Guest Host Pat Shea
On this special episode of Housekeys Podcast, the tables are turned as Windermere President and CEO Pat Shea takes over the interviewer's chair and puts host Cam Villa in the hot seat. Pat digs into Cam's journey before the mortgage industry, the lessons he's learned throughout his career, and...
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George Warren
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with longtime Sacramento broadcaster and Broker George Warren, whose career has spanned both journalism and real estate. A multiple Emmy® Award-winning reporter, George joined News10 in 1981 and covered major stories around the world…
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Brian Holloway
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with Brian Holloway, a respected land development consultant, past SAR President, and lifelong real estate professional. Coming from a family deeply rooted in real estate—including his father, Jack Holloway, who was known for selling homes...
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Maurice Thomas
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with Maurice Thomas, current President of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®, for a conversation about leadership, advocacy, and the future of the real estate industry. Maurice shares the "why" behind his leadership journey, the...
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Zoritha Thompson
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with Sacramento real estate veteran Zoritha Thompson, whose career spans more than 36 years in the industry. Born in Japan, raised in South Sacramento, Zoritha began her real estate journey with Century 21 before eventually opening her own...
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Alister Oliver
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with REALTOR® and former fashion photographer Alister Oliver, whose creative background brings a unique perspective to real estate. Originally from England, Alister shares how photography, fashion, and architecture all connect through his...
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Fallon Vallejo
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with Fallon Vallejo, an escrow professional with over 25 years of experience. Fallon got her start right out of high school, selling new homes before transitioning into escrow. Fallon shares what surprised her most early on—the fast pace…
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Brian Jang
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with REALTOR® Brian Jang to explore his journey into real estate, from what he was doing before to how he built his career today. Brian shares the biggest challenges he's faced along the way and how his perspective on the industry has…
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John Lanting and Tomas Garcia
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with REALTORS® and real estate partners John Lanting and Tomas Garcia. These two have built a 19-year partnership rooted in faith, balance, and complementary strengths. John shares his transition from a 70-hour workweek in retail to real…
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Chris Saizan
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with Chris Saizan, a REALTOR® whose path into Real Estate began after years in the restaurant industry left him burned out. Encouraged by his mom and introduced to the business through a mortgage broker, Chris built a strong foundation in...
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Martin Piercucci
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with longtime REALTOR® Martin Piercucci, whose career in real estate began in the mid-1980s after being involved in the restaurant industry. Over the decades, Martin has built his business on relationships, often welcoming clients into his…
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Bobby Lister III
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa talks with Bobby Lister, a REALTOR® and investor whose real estate journey began after buying his first home in 2010 and realizing the level of service he wished he had received. Now four years into the business, Bobby has built experience investing in...
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Sabrina Berhane
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with Sabrina Berhane, a REALTOR® whose path began as a legislative aide in Sacramento before earning her license after struggling to find representation herself. Encouraged by early support and driven by a willingness to stay uncomfortable,...
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Celia Acido
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with REALTOR® Celia Acido, a retired Army Major with over 30 years of military service, who transitioned from a Combat Medic to a REALTOR®. Celia shares the challenges of transitioning from a structured military leadership role to the...
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Keisha Mathews
On this episode of Housekeys, we're joined by Keisha "Kee" Mathews, a broker, entrepreneur, and community leader with a powerful and unconventional path into real estate. Keisha began her career in graphic design, later transitioning into the general contracting industry, where she gained…
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Jessica Coates
On this episode of Housekeys Podcast, host Cam Villa sits down with Jessica Coates, CEO of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®, to reflect on the Association's growth and momentum over the past three and a half years since she arrived. Jessica highlights key wins, including the First-Time...
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Latonya Smith
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with Broker/REALTOR® Latonya Smith to talk about her journey into real estate and property management. Latonya took a leap of faith in 2001 and transitioned into property management, spending 11 years with the same company, focused on...
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Enrique Tellez
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with Enrique Tellez, a REALTOR® whose real estate journey began on the lending side at just 20 years old. Starting in mortgages, Enrique spent 14 years gaining experience across sales, management, loss mitigation, and loan modifications…
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Pat Shea Returns
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa welcomes back Pat Shea, President and CEO at Windermere, for a timely conversation on leadership, market shifts, and the future of real estate. Nearly two and a half years after his last appearance, Pat reflects on how the industry—and his role as a...
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Tonya Gibson
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa welcomes Tonya Gibson, whose journey into the title industry began with an unexpected career pivot. After spending 10 years in the restaurant and hospitality service, Tonya was introduced to an opportunity in real estate. Honest about her lack of tech...
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Leigh Rutledge
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with Leigh Rutledge, a REALTOR® whose career spans more than four decades. Leigh had an early leap into sales and a phone call that changed her career into a lifelong profession. Leigh's journey took her from North Carolina to Texas and...
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Helen Tarasco
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with Helen Tarasco, a seasoned REALTOR® whose journey into real estate began long before she earned her license. After moving from the Bay Area to Cameron Park, Helen opened a restaurant, remodeled and managed rental properties, and grew up...
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Kim White
On this episode of Housekeys Podcast, host Cam Villa talks with Kim White, a longtime REALTOR® and Carmichael resident whose real estate roots date back to helping his father, also a REALTOR®. Before entering real estate, Kim spent years in the auto industry, where he learned the value of hard…
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Rick Jennings
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa welcomes Councilmember Rick Jennings, a lifelong public servant whose work has shaped Sacramento for nearly three decades. Rick's civic journey began in 1996 on the School Board and continued with his election to the Sacramento City Council in 2014....
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Jennifer Finley
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with Jennifer Finley of Good Life Inspections, where she specializes in marketing and all things related to home inspections. Though an introvert by nature, Jennifer's 19 years in the industry and her "take care of your people" philosophy…
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Meriam Hansen
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa welcomes Meriam Hansen, a REALTOR® whose legal background and family roots in real estate shaped her unique approach to the business. With two brokers in the family who initially encouraged Meriam to become a REALTOR® as well as her background in...
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Melissa Murphy
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with REALTOR® Melissa Murphy, whose path to real estate took a unique turn after serving 20 years as a Sheriff and Police Officer. Melissa found fulfillment in creating and helping others find spaces that felt like home. She began wholesaling...
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Tarah Pahlavan
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa welcomes Tarah Pahlavan, a REALTOR® whose journey has taken her from Iran to the United States, Germany, and back to the U.S. Tarah blends her background in architecture, international business, and real estate economics to create a distinctive...
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Narendar Harikrishnan
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa welcomes REALTOR® Narendar Harikrishnan, who has spent the past five years in Real Estate after a diverse career path that included IT work, flipping homes in the Bay Area, and owning two restaurants. Originally from Chennai, South India, Narendar has...
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Jennifer Heuer
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with Jennifer Heuer, who has built a career spanning more than two decades in professional real estate. Jennifer got her start working as a Transaction Coordinator, mastering contracts, and eventually stepping into the role of REALTOR®.…
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Katie Logsdon
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa welcomes lender Katie Logsdon. Katie began her lending journey in 2005 and is currently with Guild Mortgage. She has become especially known for her expertise in divorce lending, working closely with mediators and attorneys. Originally coming to...
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SAR Charitable Foundation Board
On this episode of Housekeys, host Cam Villa sits down with Victoria Millan, chair of the SAR Charitable Foundation board, and Matt Miller, Foundation board member and marketing sub‑committee chair. The Charitable Foundation is the charitable arm of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®…
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Ann Marie Westrum
On this episode of Housekeys, lender Ann Westrum shares how she launched her career immediately after college at a small community bank in Minnesota. With over three decades of financial experience, Ann brings a unique perspective on success, grounded in both expertise and personal values. Host…
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Kevin Oto
Our guest this week on the Housekeys Podcast is Mortgage Broker Kevin Oto. Host Cam Villa and Kevin talk about how he got his start in lending and then went on to build Greenhaven Capital in 2008. Kevin is known for embracing change in the industry and finding new opportunities. Based in...
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Eric Lam
Our guest on this episode of the Housekeys podcast is Eric Lam, who discovered real estate in 2018 after realizing college wasn't for him. Eric quickly turned his entrepreneurial spirit toward flipping homes. Initially self-taught through the internet, he purchased his first flip in 2020 and has...
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Keira Norman
In this HouseKeys episode, Cam Villa welcomes back Keira Norman, an SAR Board of Director and REALTOR® with strong ties to Houston, Texas, and the Bay Area. With a background in residential renovation projects, managing brokerages, and owning Impact Real Estate since 2022, Keira brings a wealth…
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Amy Parker
On this Housekeys episode, Cam Villa sits down with Amy Parker, owner of Appraise It Today and President of the Real Estate Appraisers Association-NorCal. Together, they unpack the evolving world of real estate appraisals and the challenges appraisers currently face. Amy shares how she got…
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Maribel Garcia
On this episode of Housekeys podcast, host Cam Villa is joined by Maribelbel Garcia, who's been in the title industry since 2005. Coming from a family rooted in real estate, Maribelbel has built her career on fostering relationships, delivering exceptional customer service, and helping others...
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Judy Covington
On this episode of Housekeys Podcast, we are joined by REALTOR® Judy Covington—a true industry leader with over 25 years of experience. Judy started her career in the SAR Internship Program, and she never looked back. Judy has served in key leadership roles with SAR, CAR, and NAR, all while…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
HouseKeys is a podcast by the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® that focuses on the residential real estate market in Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas. Topics covered will provide information to both real estate professionals and consumers alike. The Sacramento Association of REALTORS® is a trade association providing support to over 7,500 Members.
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