Are we in the middle of our summer doldrums? Listen as we discuss what we’re experiencing in our Contra Costa County market and slightly beyond. Location! Location! Location! Where’s the perfect place to live? And does the availability of good pastries and coffee effect your choice? In today’s episode, we explore urban living. What we love and what we don’t like and what we dream about. Listen as we discuss the benefits of urban living vs suburban living.

Adam Hamalian and Sherry Hutchens are real estate brokers (REALTORS) working in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. Join us as we discuss the interesting and complicated world of real estate through engaging stories, humor, and expert insights. Over the past few months, Sherry & Adam have been producing a podcast that aims to both educate and entertain our clients and colleagues. Each episode explores some aspect of residential real estate or features interviews with seasoned professionals, where we uncover their unique experiences and valuable lessons. Whether you’re a curious homeowner or an experienced agent, there’s something for everyone.

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• LinkedIn: @HutchensHamalianProperties

Adam Hamalian: adam@hamalianproperties.com Sherry Hutchens: sherry@sherryhutchens.com

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#HutchensHamalian #EastBayRealEstate #BayAreaRealEstate #AccountabilityPartners #RealEstate #ListingStats #LoveWhereYouLive #ListingAgents #BuyersAgents #HomeSweetHome #RealEstateTeam #2025RealEstate #TheRealStoryPodcast #BecomingBetterAgents #HomeBuying #AdamandSherry #PodcastSeason2 #InformedBuying #BayAreaPodcast #CaliforniaHousing #AffordableHousing #LocationLocationLocation #UrbanLiving #SuburbanLiving #UrbanvsSuburban #SummerMarketUpdate #Location Matters #SururbanVibes #UrbanDreamsLEGAL: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The hosts’ and guests’ views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the hosts/guests and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

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California Governor Newsom just signed new budgetary spending bills that allow development in infill to happen faster. There seems to be widespread support for these new bills. Will this help California’s housing shortage and affordability? Join us as we discuss the housing shortage and whether we’ll see any relief soon. In today’s podcast we use a couple terms like NIMBY (not in my backyard) which has been against creating more density within certain cities and they’ve used CEQA (CA Environmental Quality Act) to push against growth. Listen to find out more about our current Bay Area real estate market. Adam Hamalian and Sherry Hutchens are real estate brokers (REALTORS) working in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. Join us as we discuss the interesting and complicated world of real estate through engaging stories, humor, and expert insights. Over the past few months, Sherry & Adam have been producing a podcast that aims to both educate and entertain our clients and colleagues. Each episode explores some aspect of residential real estate or features interviews with seasoned professionals, where we uncover their unique experiences and valuable lessons. Whether you’re a curious homeowner or an experienced agent, there’s something for everyone. Follow The Real Story with Adam Hamalian & Sherry Hutchens on• Youtube: @HutchensHamalianProperties• Website: https://www.hutchenshamalian.com• Instagram: @HutchensHamalianProperties• Facebook: @HutchensHamalianProperties• LinkedIn: @HutchensHamalianProperties Adam Hamalian: adam@hamalianproperties.com Sherry Hutchens: sherry@sherryhutchens.com For past episodes or to subscribe to this podcast, click here. Or find us on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Hutchens Hamalian Properties GroupDudum Real Estate GroupDRE #01320608 | DRE #01917597 | DRE #01882902

#HutchensHamalian #EastBayRealEstate #BayAreaRealEstate #AccountabilityPartners #RealEstate #ListingStats #LoveWhereYouLive #ListingAgents #BuyersAgents #HomeSweetHome #RealEstateTeam #2025RealEstate #TheRealStoryPodcast #BecomingBetterAgents #HomeBuying #AdamandSherry #PodcastSeason2 #InformedBuying #HomeSellingAdvice #HomeSellerStrategy #ListingTips #CaliforniaHousingCrisis #InfillDevelopment #BayAreaHousing #CEQAReform #HousingPolicy #BayAreaPodcast #CaliforniaHousing #AffordableHousingLEGAL: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The hosts’ and guests’ views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the hosts/guests and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information. ©Hutchens Hamalian Properties Group

June swoon or June gloom? The Bay Area Real Estate market is as sluggish as we’ve seen it. We have houses on the market and escrows closing but we think we’re in the June slowdown. Listen as we discuss what that means for both our buyers and sellers. We have sellers who are planning to sell right away and sellers who want to sell in five years. In today’s episode we go over our 3-point strategy plan for homeowners who are getting their homes ready to sell. We explain how we advise them to prepare their home for sale and whether it’s based on their long-term goals. Tune in to find out what is required of sellers? What is normally expected? How does the price of the listing affect the presale prep? Find out the most commonly missed opportunities sellers should take advantage of. Join us for this week’s podcast where we discuss what we encourage our sellers to do to prepare their home for sale.

Adam Hamalian and Sherry Hutchens are real estate brokers (REALTORS) working in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. Join us as we discuss the interesting and complicated world of real estate through engaging stories, humor, and expert insights. Over the past few months, Sherry & Adam have been producing a podcast that aims to both educate and entertain our clients and colleagues. Each episode explores some aspect of residential real estate or features interviews with seasoned professionals, where we uncover their unique experiences and valuable lessons. Whether you’re a curious homeowner or an experienced agent, there’s something for everyone.

Follow The Real Story with Adam Hamalian & Sherry Hutchens on

• Youtube: @HutchensHamalianProperties

• Website: https://www.hutchenshamalian.com

• Instagram: @HutchensHamalianProperties

• Facebook: @HutchensHamalianProperties

• LinkedIn: @HutchensHamalianProperties

Adam Hamalian: adam@hamalianproperties.com

Sherry Hutchens: sherry@sherryhutchens.com

For past episodes or to subscribe to this podcast, click here. Or find us on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Hutchens Hamalian Properties Group

Dudum Real Estate Group

DRE #01320608 | DRE #01917597 | DRE #01882902

#HutchensHamalian #EastBayRealEstate #BayAreaRealEstate #AccountabilityPartners #RealEstate #ListingStats #LoveWhereYouLive #ListingAgents #BuyersAgents #HomeSweetHome #RealEstateTeam #2025RealEstate #TheRealStoryPodcast #BecomingBetterAgents #HomeBuying #AdamandSherry #PodcastSeason2 #InformedBuying #HouseHuntingAdvice #HomeInspectionsMatter #KnowBeforeYouBuy #HomeSellingAdvice #HomeSellingStrategy #PreSalePrep #SellersSecrets #RealEstateReady #RealEstatePrepping #RealEstateTips #RealEstateTerms #HomeSellingTips #RealEstatePrep #RealEstatePlanning #HomeSellerStrategy #ListingTips #SellerAdvice

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We’re in the middle of June and the market continues to be a little wonky in Contra Costa County. We had another agent say that “it’s a property-by-property market.” And we couldn’t agree more. Listen as we explain what we mean by that and how it affects both buyers and sellers in the East Bay. In today’s podcast we focus on flippers, which is someone who buys a property with the pure intention of improving it and then selling it. We explore how flippers find properties, their initial strategies, their process, and what’s best for sellers.

Adam Hamalian and Sherry Hutchens are real estate brokers (REALTORS) working in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. Join us as we discuss the interesting and complicated world of real estate through engaging stories, humor, and expert insights. Over the past few months, Sherry & Adam have been producing a podcast that aims to both educate and entertain our clients and colleagues. Each episode explores some aspect of residential real estate or features interviews with seasoned professionals, where we uncover their unique experiences and valuable lessons. Whether you’re a curious homeowner or an experienced agent, there’s something for everyone. Tune in as we discuss whether this is even the right market for flippers.

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• Youtube: @HutchensHamalianProperties

• Website: https://www.hutchenshamalian.com

• Instagram: @HutchensHamalianProperties

• Facebook: @HutchensHamalianProperties

• LinkedIn: @HutchensHamalianProperties

Adam Hamalian: adam@hamalianproperties.com

Sherry Hutchens: sherry@sherryhutchens.com

For past episodes or to subscribe to this podcast, click here. Or find us on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Hutchens Hamalian Properties Group

Dudum Real Estate Group

DRE #01320608 | DRE #01917597 | DRE #01882902

#HutchensHamalian #EastBayRealEstate #BayAreaRealEstate #AccountabilityPartners #RealEstate #ListingStats #LoveWhereYouLive #ListingAgents #BuyersAgents #HomeSweetHome #RealEstateTeam #2025RealEstate #TheRealStoryPodcast #BecomingBetterAgents #HomeBuying #AdamandSherry #PodcastSeason2 #SmartBuyer #InformedBuying #HouseHuntingAdvice #HomeBuyingTips #RealEstateRedFlags #HomeInspectionsMatter #KnowBeforeYouBuy #Flippers #FlippingHouses #RealEstateFlippers#HomeSellingAdvice #HomeSellingAdvice #ContraCostaRealEstate #HomeSellingStrategy

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Worried about buying a money pit or a house that’s unrepairable? In today’s podcast we discuss how to determine if an issue is cosmetic, structural, or an incurable defect. Surprisingly, sometimes our best advice is to talk our clients out of buying a house. What homes or issues do we try to talk our clients out of purchasing? Well, it often depends. What are incurable defects in a home? Incurable defects are absolute deal breakers such as backing up to a freeway, a busy road, a school, or high-tension power lines, etc. We help our buyers see as clearly as possible and that they are aware of the risks. To this end, we recommend home inspections and sometimes more consideration. Listen as we discuss properties we’d never buy at any price and don’t think you should either. Or should you?Adam Hamalian and Sherry Hutchens are real estate brokers (REALTORS) working in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. Join us as we discuss the interesting and complicated world of real estate through engaging stories, humor, and expert insights. Over the past few months, Sherry & Adam have been producing a podcast that aims to both educate and entertain our clients and colleagues. Each episode explores some aspect of residential real estate or features interviews with seasoned professionals, where we uncover their unique experiences and valuable lessons. Whether you’re a curious homeowner or an experienced agent, there’s something for everyone. Follow The Real Story with Adam Hamalian & Sherry Hutchens on• Youtube: @HutchensHamalianProperties• Website: https://www.hutchenshamalian.com• Instagram: @HutchensHamalianProperties• Facebook: @HutchensHamalianProperties• LinkedIn: @HutchensHamalianProperties Adam Hamalian: adam@hamalianproperties.com Sherry Hutchens: sherry@sherryhutchens.com For past episodes or to subscribe to this podcast, click here. Or find us on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Hutchens Hamalian Properties GroupDudum Real Estate GroupDRE #01320608 | DRE #01917597 | DRE #01882902

#HutchensHamalian #EastBayRealEstate #BayAreaRealEstate #AccountabilityPartners #RealEstate #ListingStats #LoveWhereYouLive #ListingAgents #BuyersAgents #HomeSweetHome #RealEstateTeam #2025RealEstate #TheRealStoryPodcast #BecomingBetterAgents #HomeBuying #AdamandSherry #PodcastSeason2 #SmartBuyer #InformedBuying #HouseHuntingAdvice #HomeBuyingTips #RealEstateRedFlags #HomeInspectionsMatter #KnowBeforeYouBuyLEGAL: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The hosts’ and guests’ views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the hosts/guests and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information. ©Hutchens Hamalian Properties Group

Our Contra Costa County market is certainly in a transitional market. In shifting markets it’s important to look at trends and consider recent sales to help determine strategy when pricing and/or offering on homes. HOAs are when a group of homes (Condos & Single-Family Homes) are part of an association that is governed by a board of directors, made up of a homeowners, and a property manager that oversees and coordinates the work needed to be done & the paperwork. How are HOAs considered to be the canary in the coal mine? We discuss the positive benefits of owning a home in an HOA and also consider the reasons people might not want an HOA governing their home. Listen as we offer tips and advice on what to look for when considering an HOA. Adam Hamalian and Sherry Hutchens are real estate brokers (REALTORS) working in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. Join us as we discuss the interesting and complicated world of real estate through engaging stories, humor, and expert insights. Over the past few months, Sherry & Adam have been producing a podcast that aims to both educate and entertain our clients and colleagues. Each episode explores some aspect of residential real estate or features interviews with seasoned professionals, where we uncover their unique experiences and valuable lessons. Whether you’re a curious homeowner or an experienced agent, there’s something for everyone. Follow The Real Story with Adam Hamalian & Sherry Hutchens on• Youtube: @HutchensHamalianProperties• Website: https://www.hutchenshamalian.com• Instagram: @HutchensHamalianProperties• Facebook: @HutchensHamalianProperties• LinkedIn: @HutchensHamalianProperties Adam Hamalian: adam@hamalianproperties.com Sherry Hutchens: sherry@sherryhutchens.com For past episodes or to subscribe to this podcast, click here. Or find us on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Hutchens Hamalian Properties GroupDudum Real Estate GroupDRE #01320608 | DRE #01917597 | DRE #01882902

#HutchensHamalian #EastBayRealEstate #BayAreaRealEstate #AccountabilityPartners #RealEstate #ListingStats #LoveWhereYouLive #ListingAgents #BuyersAgents #HomeSweetHome #RealEstateTeam #2025RealEstate #TheRealStoryPodcast #BecomingBetterAgents #HomeBuying #AdamandSherry #PodcastSeason2 #BalancedMarket #RealEstateTips #RealEstateTerms #EstatePlanning #TransparencyMatters #BayAreaHomes #ProbateSale #TrustSale #TrustSaleExplained #ProbateRealEstateLEGAL: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The hosts’ and guests’ views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the hosts/guests and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information. ©Hutchens Hamalian Properties Group

Sherry’s been on vacation for four days, listen as Adam updates her on what changed in the East Bay real estate market while she was gone. As real estate agents, we have lots of business and real estate transactions that are probate and trust sales. Need a trust or a probate lawyer? Reach out we know a guy! What is a probate sale vs a trust sale? Listen as we define executor, administrator, and trustee- legal distinctions that function in a similar way. What are our roles during these sales? There can be a number of challenges when working on these types of sales. Not surprisingly, our goals are always the same, to get our sellers top dollar. Again, transparency and clear communication is best practices. Tune in as we try to make real estate after a death simpler.

Adam Hamalian and Sherry Hutchens are real estate brokers (REALTORS) working in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. Join us as we discuss the interesting and complicated world of real estate through engaging stories, humor, and expert insights. Over the past few months, Sherry & Adam have been producing a podcast that aims to both educate and entertain our clients and colleagues. Each episode explores some aspect of residential real estate or features interviews with seasoned professionals, where we uncover their unique experiences and valuable lessons. Whether you’re a curious homeowner or an experienced agent, there’s something for everyone.

Follow The Real Story with Adam Hamalian & Sherry Hutchens on

• Youtube: @HutchensHamalianProperties

• Website: https://www.hutchenshamalian.com

• Instagram: @HutchensHamalianProperties

• Facebook: @HutchensHamalianProperties

• LinkedIn: @HutchensHamalianProperties

Adam Hamalian: adam@hamalianproperties.com

Sherry Hutchens: sherry@sherryhutchens.com

For past episodes or to subscribe to this podcast, click here. Or find us on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Hutchens Hamalian Properties Group

Dudum Real Estate Group

DRE #01320608 | DRE #01917597 | DRE #01882902

#HutchensHamalian #EastBayRealEstate #BayAreaRealEstate #AccountabilityPartners #RealEstate #ListingStats #LoveWhereYouLive #ListingAgents #BuyersAgents #HomeSweetHome #RealEstateTeam #2025RealEstate #TheRealStoryPodcast #BecomingBetterAgents #HomeBuying #AdamandSherry #PodcastSeason2 #BalancedMarket #RealEstateTips #RealEstateTerms #EstatePlanning #TransparencyMatters #BayAreaHomes #ProbateSale #TrustSale #TrustSaleExplained #ProbateRealEstate

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We often talk about specific real estate terms and in this episode, we define them! What is a fixer vs a contractor’s special? Does fixer mean uninhabitable? What is a seller’s market vs a buyer's market? There are three factors that often affect a seller's market, listen to find out. What characterizes a buyer’s market? What is a transitional or balanced market? And how are inspections affected by market conditions? Tune in to this week’s episode to learn these often-used real estate terms and what type of market we are in in the East Bay real estate market.Adam Hamalian and Sherry Hutchens are real estate brokers (REALTORS) working in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. Join us as we discuss the interesting and complicated world of real estate through engaging stories, humor, and expert insights. Over the past few months, Sherry & Adam have been producing a podcast that aims to both educate and entertain our clients and colleagues. Each episode explores some aspect of residential real estate or features interviews with seasoned professionals, where we uncover their unique experiences and valuable lessons. Whether you’re a curious homeowner or an experienced agent, there’s something for everyone. Follow The Real Story with Adam Hamalian & Sherry Hutchens on• Youtube: @HutchensHamalianProperties• Website: https://www.hutchenshamalian.com• Instagram: @HutchensHamalianProperties• Facebook: @HutchensHamalianProperties• LinkedIn: @HutchensHamalianProperties Adam Hamalian: adam@hamalianproperties.com Sherry Hutchens: sherry@sherryhutchens.com For past episodes or to subscribe to this podcast, click here. Or find us on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Hutchens Hamalian Properties GroupDudum Real Estate GroupDRE #01320608 | DRE #01917597 | DRE #01882902

#HutchensHamalian #EastBayRealEstate #BayAreaRealEstate #AccountabilityPartners #RealEstate #ListingStats #LoveWhereYouLive #ListingAgents #BuyersAgents #HomeSweetHome #RealEstateTeam #2025RealEstate #TheRealStoryPodcast #BecomingBetterAgents #HomeBuying #AdamandSherry #PodcastSeason2 #BalancedMarket #RealEstateTips #KnowBeforeYouBuy #HousingMarket #RealEstateTerms #FixerUpper #MarketTalkLEGAL: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The hosts’ and guests’ views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the hosts/guests and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information. ©Hutchens Hamalian Properties Group