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Real Estate Jerky

by Ed Parcaut

Ed Parcaut, MBA, President, Lending for Living brings over 25 years experience in the real estate and mortgage industry to live radio at Powertalk 1360 AM KFIV, Saturday's at 12noon. Ed provides reliable, professional answers to all your real estate questions along with uniquely humorous life experiences, stories and FUN! You're sure to come away with "something to chew on" from Real Estate Jerky.

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Episodes

  1. Real Estate Jerky Breaks Down Inventory, FAIR Plan Changes and Renter Buying Barriers

    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…

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  2. New Homes Are Cheaper Than Resale in Today's Builder Market

    Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly cover CLUE reports, water claims, low-loan qualified mortgage issues, national inventory, California and Stanislaus County housing numbers, Proposition 37 homebuyer assistance, USDA loans, VA loan strategy, PCE inflation, oil recovery, builder incentives, real estate...

  3. Water Claims Can Follow a Property Longer Than Sellers Expect

    Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly cover national inventory, seller price reductions, California and Stanislaus County housing numbers, CLUE reports, water claims, VA buyer strategy, manufactured homes, rent versus buy math, and RealEstateJerky.com's new Community Corner. National inventory reached…

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  4. Ed Parcaut Explains Why Mortgage Lates Can Crush Buyer Approval

    Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly cover national housing inventory, price reductions, mortgage-rate pressure, FICO versus VantageScore, mortgage late payments, California and Stanislaus County market data, rare land listings, builder weakness, and homeownership wealth. National inventory fell to 873,978,...

  5. Real Estate Jerky Explains Why $70K Income No Longer Buys $500K Easily

    Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly cover national housing inventory, price reductions, mortgage affordability, FICO versus VantageScore, California and Stanislaus County real estate numbers, San Francisco AI wealth, Turlock housing pressure, Malibu coastal erosion, and buying versus renting. National...

  6. Builder Incentives Reveal the Real Pressure in New Construction

    Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly cover AI in business, national housing inventory, price reductions, California and Stanislaus County real estate numbers, builder incentives, San Francisco luxury demand, cost-of-living pressure, empty-nester housing, and adult children moving back home. National…

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  7. Homeowners Stay Put as Rates Keep Remodeling Demand Alive

    Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly cover as-is pricing, seller repairs, rate-lock extension costs, national inventory, price reductions, California and Stanislaus County housing supply, builder incentives, USDA loans, CalHFA costs, and buyer payment strategy. National inventory rose to 871,063, median…

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  8. Millennial Homeownership Surges Across California and Major U.S. Cities

    Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly cover falling national inventory, rising price reductions, record homeowner equity, FHA and VA mortgage distress, assumable VA loans, self-employed borrower rules, and millennial homeownership. National inventory moved to 865,709, median list price fell to $448,665, and...

  9. Why Buyers Should Negotiate Now Before Mortgage Rates Drop

    Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly cover VA buyer strategy, FHA and CalHFA loan concerns, closing-cost negotiations, seller credits, 1-0 temporary buydowns, national housing inventory, California listings, Stanislaus County closings, retirement planning, and ballot tax concerns. National single-family...

  10. Homeownership Rates Show Why Younger Buyers Need a Plan

    Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly cover national housing inventory, price reductions, pre-qualification versus pre-approval, California housing data, Stanislaus County real estate activity, reverse mortgage purchase closings, short sales, and homeownership rates. National inventory rose to 859,359…

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  11. How Temporary Buydowns Can Help Buyers Beat Payment Shock

    Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly break down pending home sales, housing starts, builder confidence, foreclosure headlines, California listings, mortgage buydowns, and buyer affordability. They explain why multifamily construction does not solve the single-family housing shortage, why foreclosure numbers...

  12. Fourth of July Real Estate Talk With Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly

    Happy Fourth of July from Real Estate Jerky. In this episode, Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly return after a short break to talk about the latest housing market numbers, national inventory, California pricing, Stanislaus County activity, mortgage rates, and what buyers and sellers should be paying...

  13. Can a Reverse Mortgage Help Pay for Major Home Repairs?

    Is housing inventory finally rising enough to create a crash, or are the headlines missing the real story? In this episode of Real Estate Jerky, Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly break down national housing inventory, California home prices, local Stanislaus County activity, seller delistings…

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  14. Veteran Home Repair Options and the Reverse Mortgage Solution

    National housing inventory continues to rise, but does that mean the market is moving toward another crash? In this episode of Real Estate Jerky, Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly examine the latest national, California, and Stanislaus County housing numbers. National inventory climbed to more than…

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  15. Housing Bubble Fears Versus Real Inventory Numbers

    In this episode of Real Estate Jerky, Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly dig into the real numbers behind today's housing market and explain why current inventory levels do not look like a repeat of the Great Recession. Ed and Mike start with national listing numbers, including total inventory, median...

  16. Why Rising Inventory Could Give Serious Buyers Their Best Opening Yet

    In this episode of Real Estate Jerky Daily, Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly break down a market that is giving buyers more breathing room than they have seen in a while. National inventory climbs near 800,000, Stanislaus County listings rise sharply, and local pending sales improve. They also cover why...

  17. Builders Lean Toward Multifamily as Rates Rise and Buyers Feel More Pressure

    In this episode of Real Estate Jerky Daily, Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly break down a rougher day for mortgage pricing as peace talks lose momentum and market nerves rise again. They cover stronger housing permits, weaker housing starts, rising single-family rents, and why builders are still leaning...

  18. Stanislaus County Activity Holds Up as Inflation and Oil Keep Buyers on Edge

    In this episode of Real Estate Jerky, Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly break down rising national inventory, hotter-than-expected inflation, and why California still does not feel like a buyer-friendly market. They cover mortgage application slowdown, state and local inventory numbers, seller pricing...

  19. Why Sellers Need to Price Right as Inventory Rises Across the Market

    In this episode of Real Estate Jerky, Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly break down rising housing inventory, seller pricing pressure, and why strategy matters more when listings start to build. They also cover price reductions, California inventory pressure, local Stanislaus County activity, and the...

  20. Why Sellers Still Need to Price It Right as Inventory Climbs Nationwide

    In this episode of Real Estate Jerky, Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly break down a sharp jump in national housing inventory, a rise in price reductions, and why sellers still need to price correctly from the beginning. They also cover housing starts and permits, California inventory pressure, local...

  21. Housing Inventory Grows While California Demand Keeps the Market Tight

    In this episode of Real Estate Jerky, Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly break down rising national housing inventory, stronger mortgage application activity, and why California still feels tight even after adding more housing over time. They cover statewide and local Stanislaus County numbers…

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  22. California Housing Market Pressure and the Search for Better Buyer Markets

    In this episode of Real Estate Jerky, Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly break down national, state, and local housing inventory, mortgage application trends, and the widening gap between markets that feel buyer-friendly and markets that still feel out of reach. They cover Stanislaus County numbers,...

  23. Housing Trends, Fraudulent Practices, and Real Estate Insights for Buyers in California

    Get expert insight on the latest real estate trends with Ed Parcaut, MBA, veteran, and president of Lending for Living. Each week, Ed Parcaut teams up with Mike Kelly, REMAX Executive Realtor, to break down market data, strategies for buyers and sellers, and the inside scoop on California's...

  24. Interest Rates, Supply Shortages, and What Buyers Need to Know in 2026

    Get the latest insight into real estate, housing trends, and community issues each week with hosts Ed Parcaut, MBA veteran and president of Lending for Living, and Mike Kelly, RE/MAX executive realtor. Broadcasting from Modesto, Ed and Mike break down national and local housing data, market…

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  25. Real Estate Jerky Discusses Reverse Mortgage Risks and Probate Sales in California

    Welcome to Real Estate Jerky, hosted by Ed Parcaut—MBA, veteran, and president of Lending for Living. Broadcasting from Modesto, California, each episode dives deep into the latest trends, news, and practical insights shaping the real estate market, both locally and nationwide. In this engaging,...

  26. Housing Inventory, Foreclosures, and VA Assumable Loans in California's 2026 Market

    In this episode of Real Estate Jerky, Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly break down the ongoing housing inventory shortage in California, rising foreclosure headlines, and why those two stories do not necessarily point to a housing crash. They cover national, state, and Stanislaus County inventory trends,...

  27. California Inventory Drops Again, Reverse Mortgages, and Rising Rate Pressure

    In this episode of Real Estate Jerky, Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly break down another week of housing inventory changes, California market conditions, and the growing conversation around reverse mortgages. They dig into how national and statewide inventory numbers are shifting, why affordability...

  28. Why Homebuyers Face Bidding Wars in a Tight California Real Estate Market

    Join real estate expert Ed Parcaut, MBA, veteran, and president of Lending for Living, alongside seasoned RE/MAX Executive Realtor Mike Kelly, for an insightful, dynamic look into today's ever-changing real estate market. Broadcasting from Modesto, this episode delivers the latest national and...

  29. Real Estate Wealth Building: Strategies for 1031 Exchanges and Smart Property Moves

    Welcome to Real Estate Jerky, your go-to show for all things real estate in California's Central Valley and beyond. Hosted by Ed Parcaut—veteran, MBA, and president of Lending for Living—alongside expert realtor Mike Kelly, each episode keeps you up to date on real estate trends, investment...

  30. Understanding Housing Inventory Shortages in California and Nationwide This Year

    On this episode of Real Estate Jerky, host Ed Parcaut (MBA, veteran, and president of Lending for Living) teams up with RE/MAX Executive Realtor Mike Kelly to bring you the latest insights and real-world numbers from the real estate market — locally, statewide, and across the nation. Tune in to...

  31. AI and the Future of Real Estate: Insights from Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly

    Real Estate Jerky is your go-to podcast for a fresh take on the housing market and local community insight, hosted by Ed Parcaut, MBA, veteran, and president of Lending for Living, alongside RE/MAX Executive Realtor Mike Kelly. In every episode, you'll get honest, engaging conversations about…

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  32. How Deferred Maintenance Affects Home Sales and Reverse Mortgages

    In this episode, host Ed Parcaut is joined by Mike Kelly, Realtor at ReMax Executive, for a lively, transparent discussion on today's real estate market in California and across the nation. They break down weekly inventory numbers, explore why homebuyers are walking away from deals at record…

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  33. Super Bowl, Taxes, and Housing How Local Events and Laws Impact Home Buyers

    Broadcasting from the Smokehouse studio in Modesto, your expert hosts break down why inventory is tight nationwide, the real story behind California's dropping home listings, and how controversial new legislation could impact buyers and sellers. Curious about the proposed 10% cap on credit card...

  34. How Low Housing Inventory Impacts Homebuyers and Sellers in California

    Join Ed Parcaut, MBA veteran and president of Lending for Living, broadcasting straight from the heart of Modesto alongside seasoned ReMax executive realtor Mike Kelly. In this week's episode, Ed and Mike dive deep into the latest trends shaping the real estate world—both locally and nationwide....

  35. Impact of AI and Technology Trends on Real Estate and Middle Management Jobs

    Join Ed Parcaut, MBA, veteran, and president of Lending for Living, as he returns to the Real Estate Jerky studio alongside Mike Kelly, ReMax executive realtor. In this lively episode, they dive into the latest local, state, and national real estate numbers, sharing insights on low housing...

  36. Discover Key Insights on VA Loans and Market Trends with Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly

    Kick off the holiday season with Ed Parcaut, MBA veteran and president of Lending for Living, and Mike Kelly, REMAX executive realtor, in this special "Best Of" episode recorded at the Smokehouse studio in Modesto. The hosts take a moment to recap the biggest real estate trends of the year, dive...

  37. Real Estate Jerky: December Market Trends, Foreclosures, and California's Housing Shortage

    Join host Ed Parcaut, MBA, veteran, and president of Lending for Living, as he teams up with local REMAX Realtor Mike Kelly to deliver expert insights and the latest updates on the ever-changing real estate market. Broadcasting from Modesto, this episode dives deep into housing inventory...

  38. Housing Affordability, Government Programs, and the Real Impact on California Homebuyers

    Welcome to Real Estate Jerky with hosts Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly, broadcasting from Modesto and powered by iHeartMedia and KFIV. Each week, we bring you the freshest updates and insights on the real estate market, both local and nationwide, with a healthy dose of community conversation and a...

  39. Will Interest Rates Drop Soon? Real Estate Predictions and Practical Advice for Homeowners

    Join host Ed Parcaut, MBA veteran and president of Lending for Living, alongside guest Manju Aggarwal, as they break down the latest updates in the real estate market from their Modesto studio. In this lively episode, you'll get candid insights on everything from nationwide inventory trends and…

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  40. Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Home in Modesto? Expert Market Breakdown

    Welcome to Real Estate Jerky, where host Ed Parcaut, MBA veteran and president of Lending for Living, gives you something to chew on with insider updates and practical advice about the real estate market and local community. Broadcasting from Modesto, CA alongside longtime ReMax Executive Realtor...

  41. Exploring California's Housing Crisis Inventory Challenges, Rising Rates, and Buyer Opportunities

    Join hosts Ed Parcaut (MBA, veteran, and president of Lending for Living) and Mike Kelly (REMAX Executive Realtor) as they dig into the latest news, numbers, and stories shaping the real estate and mortgage world—right from their Modesto studio. In this episode, Ed and Mike tackle everything from...

  42. How Changing Interest Rates and New Laws Are Shaping the California Real Estate Market

    Welcome to Real Estate Jerky, hosted by Ed Parcaut, MBA, veteran, and president of Lending for Living—your go-to source for up-to-date insights on the real estate market in California and beyond. Each episode, Ed teams up with industry pros like Mike Kelly, REMAX executive Realtor, to break down...

  43. Home Affordability Crisis: What California Buyers Need to Know in Today's Market

    Join host Ed Parcaut, MBA veteran and president of Lending for Living, along with REMAX executive Realtor Mike Kelly, for another insightful episode of Real Estate Jerky! Broadcasting from Modesto, Ed and Mike break down the latest national, state, and local real estate trends, share eye-opening...

  44. Navigating California's Housing Market: Inventory, Pending Sales, and Pricing Trends Explained

    Join host Ed Parcaut—MBA veteran and president of Lending for a Living—and RE/MAX executive Realtor Mike Kelly for a fast-paced, candid tour through the latest trends and headlines shaping the real estate world. Broadcasting straight from the Smokehouse studio in Modesto, Ed and Mike dive into...

  45. Understanding Housing Inventory and Buyer Strategies in California's Shifting Real Estate Market

    On this episode of Real Estate Jerky, host Ed Parcaut—MBA, veteran, and president of Lending for Living—is joined by ReMax executive realtor Mike Kelly for a deep dive into today's shifting real estate landscape in California and beyond. They break down the latest trends in market inventory,...

  46. California Housing Market Update: Inventory, Prices, and Buyer Trends with Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly

    Apple Podcast Description: Welcome to Real Estate Jerky, where hosts Ed Parcaut (MBA, veteran, and president of Lending for Living) and co-host Mike Kelly (RE/MAX executive Realtor) give you something to chew on every week! Broadcasting from Modesto, California, Ed and Mike dive deep into…

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  47. Real Estate Market Trends: Inventory, Rates, and Affordable Living in California

    Join host Ed Parcaut, MBA veteran and president of Lending for Living, alongside guest Miroslav Petrovic and ReMax executive realtor Mike Kelly, as they break down the latest trends in real estate for Modesto, Stanislaus County, and across California. In this no-nonsense episode, the team tackles...

  48. Homebuying Challenges in California: Low Inventory, Rising Prices, and Expert Market Advice

    Welcome to Real Estate Jerky, hosted by Ed Parcaut, MBA, veteran, and President of Lending for Living. Broadcasting from Modesto, California, Ed and co-host Mike Kelly, a seasoned RE/MAX executive realtor, deliver candid conversations about the ins and outs of the real estate market, both locally...

  49. Best of Real Estate Jerky: 2025 Market Trends, Rates & Buyer Insights

    Join veteran mortgage advisor Ed Parcaut and executive Realtor Mike Kelly for a fast-paced, insightful episode of Real Estate Jerky—where they dive into the latest trends and insider secrets of the real estate market. In this "Best Of" edition, you'll get the real story behind local closings,...

  50. Real Estate Jerky Discusses Affordable Housing Markets and Mortgage Fraud in California

    Join Ed Parcaut (MBA, Veteran, and President of Lending for Living) and Mike Kelly (ReMax Executive Realtor) for another lively and insightful episode of Real Estate Jerky! Broadcasting from the Smokehouse studio in Modesto, this week the duo breaks down the latest real estate numbers both…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Ed Parcaut, MBA, President, Lending for Living brings over 25 years experience in the real estate and mortgage industry to live radio at Powertalk 1360 AM KFIV, Saturday's at 12noon. Ed provides reliable, professional answers to all your real estate questions along with uniquely humorous life experiences, stories and FUN! You're sure to come away with "something to chew on" from Real Estate Jerky.

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