The LA Real Estate Podcast

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The LA Real Estate Podcast is an entertaining weekly show all about buying or selling your home with a focus on the Los Angeles market. Every show presents useful information about real estate, insightful tips for buyers and sellers, and expert interviews. It is a must listen for first-time buyers and sellers and anyone navigating the tricky Los Angeles real estate market. Hosted by Sara Skelton, top-producing Realtor, mother to two and former professional drummer. Co-Hosted by Tanner Thomason, ET interviewer, actor, and guitar slayer. You can reach The LA Real Estate Podcast at [email protected] Sara Skelton - Realtor, eXp Realty Agent BRE# 01963998

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Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026

It makes Los Angeles home buying and selling legible through concrete advice on contracts, property risks, financing and preparation.

The LA Real Estate Podcast turns consequential housing decisions into plain, usable conversations. Sarah Skelton and Tanner Thomason move between purchase agreements, mortgages and seller preparation, bringing in guests to explain what happens before an offer or during escrow.

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Halfway through escrow is a terrible time to learn about the roof; you'll appreciate the early warning.

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  • to hear why a roof or sewer inspection can save you a second round of negotiations
  • to weigh a TIC's lower entry price against the appeal of a small community
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Ep #16 Area spotlight on Glendale, LA market update, how to make your house seem more expensiveNov 19, 2019

L.A. market talk that turns Glendale context into practical seller advice.

The episode sits in the useful middle of L.A. real estate talk. It covers a Glendale neighborhood, takes a clear look at the local market, and walks through practical ways to make a house feel more expensive without pretending the process has much glamour.

Ep #15 More with Deirdre Salomone from The L34 Group, the timeline of listing a house and we discuss Highland ParkOct 29, 2019

Plainspoken seller advice, with Highland Park detail and a clear case for pre-listing inspections.

The episode stays focused once it gets to the listing timeline. Sarah and Deidre from the L34 Group make the strongest case for pre-listing inspections, especially when they can turn up roof, air conditioning, or sewer problems before a buyer is already in escrow.

Ep #12 Tenancy in Common with The Rental Girl + 5 tips for a more secure homeAug 1, 2019

A practical TIC primer for buyers trying to enter pricier Los Angeles neighborhoods.

Tenancy in common comes across as a practical way into pricier Los Angeles neighborhoods rather than a theory lesson. The piece stays grounded when it turns to buying concerns, especially drainage and basic home security, so the advice keeps returning to what ownership actually…

Ep #5 Residential Purchase Agreements, and home loans with Scott Groves from LendLA part 1May 29, 2019

A buyer-focused Los Angeles real estate episode on purchase terms, loans, and what to prepare before escrow closes.

Episode five stays squarely on the practical side of a Los Angeles purchase agreement, with Scott Groves from the LendLA team adding loan context and a closing run-through of five things to know before escrow closes.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Ep #38 Recovering from disaster

    Hidden gem

    The topic gets heavy fast.

    May 1, 2025·31m·2 clips
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    Ep #37 Being Prepared

    Apr 10, 2025·28m
  3. 3

    Ep #36 Sustainable homeownership with Christopher Stanley

    May 1, 2024·33m
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    Ep #35 Interest rates and refinancing with Natalie Salins. Buying as a woman

    Apr 1, 2024·28m
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    Ep #34 Inspections with Chris Rippy, 5 major systems of a house, and spotlight on Highland Park

    Feb 8, 2024·38m
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    Ep #33 Inspections with Chris Rippy, buying a new construction, and LA market updates

    Jan 11, 2024·38m
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    Ep #32 Finding a great agent. Loan programs with Natalie Salins

    Nov 16, 2023·27m
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    Ep #31 Spotlight on Glassell Park. Market update with Natalie Salins

    Oct 26, 2023·32m
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    Ep #30 - MINI EPISODE - ADUs and Bonus spaces. An interview with one of our clients!

    Feb 9, 2023·13m
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    Ep #29 Buying vs waiting in the current market. Rates and refinances with Natalie Salins

    Jan 19, 2023·35m
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    Ep #28 Appraisals with Glen Kangas and spotlight on Tujunga

    Dec 29, 2022·28m
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    Ep #27 The secret lives of real estate agents

    Sep 15, 2022·53m
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    Ep #26 Big changes in the real estate market

    Aug 25, 2022·35m
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    EP #25 Mortgage market update with Natalie Salins, plus Real Rockstar Agent Sharon Ross

    May 5, 2022·32m
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    EP #24 All about short-term rentals with Avery Carl

    Apr 14, 2022·32m
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    Ep #23 The market right now and getting your offer accepted

    Jan 27, 2022·27m
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    Ep #22 Let's talk about Glendale and Boyle Heights

    Jan 6, 2022·36m
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    Ep #21 The LA real estate market coming out of the pandemic

    Dec 16, 2021·34m
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    Ep #20 Buying, Selling, Refinancing, and Mortgages During the stay at home order

    Apr 25, 2020·29m
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    Ep #19 Natalie Salins on appraisals, 5 things homeowners must maintain, & an old friend calls in!

    Apr 2, 2020·31m
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    Ep #18 Big changes for Sara, Natalie Salins returns, & how to know if your payment will be too much

    Mar 5, 2020·40m
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    Ep #17 Marketing your home with Dave Robles & Mortgages and Financing with Justin Bayle

    Dec 31, 2019·36m
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    Ep #16 Area spotlight on Glendale, LA market update, how to make your house seem more expensive

    Hidden gem

    Glendale gets a casual but useful spotlight.

    Nov 19, 2019·32m·2 clips
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    Ep #15 More with Deirdre Salomone from The L34 Group, the timeline of listing a house and we discuss Highland Park

    Hidden gem

    Sarah Skelton welcomes Deidre Solomoni from the L34 Group back to the show.

    Oct 29, 2019·37m·2 clips
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    Ep #14 Deirdre Salomone from The L34 group, the best time to sell your home + shifts in the market

    Oct 10, 2019·28m
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    Ep #13 Natalie Salins from Movement Mortgage, the Economy and Real Estate, Mt Washington!

    Aug 29, 2019·26m
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    Ep #12 Tenancy in Common with The Rental Girl + 5 tips for a more secure home

    Hidden gem

    Liz and Christina from The Rental Girls join the show to talk about tenancy in common and five things you can do to improve the security of your home.

    Aug 1, 2019·29m·1 clip
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    Ep #11 Tenancy in Common (TIC) deals, the main players in your escrow, and the 10 best exterior upgrades

    Jul 24, 2019·33m
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    Ep #10 How the stock market affects real estate, red flags when buying, and important safety features

    Jul 18, 2019·30m
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    Ep #9 Inspections, Investment properties, and 10 home upgrades that are no longer cool

    Jul 11, 2019·45m
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    Ep #8 Vivian Gee from First American Home Warranty, and keeping your cool when buying a house

    Jun 20, 2019·35m
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    Ep #7 Buying a Condo, Tanner talks about ADUs, & 5 things to ask a listing agent

    Jun 12, 2019·36m
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    Ep #6 Scott Groves from LendLA - Part 2, Common styles of houses in LA, and disclosures

    Jun 7, 2019·45m
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    Ep #5 Residential Purchase Agreements, and home loans with Scott Groves from LendLA part 1

    Hidden gem

    Sarah and Tanner open with an easy back-and-forth before digging into the purchase agreement and who pays for what.

    May 29, 2019·33m·2 clips
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    Ep #4 Contingencies, choosing an offer price, Zoe Schulman from Stewart Title

    May 22, 2019·33m
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    Ep #3 Multiple offers, Jennifer Winans from Los Feliz Escrow, & what happens after your offer is accepted

    May 8, 2019·28m
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    Ep #2 Writing an offer, increasing your credit, Natalie Salins from Movement Mortgage

    May 1, 2019·33m
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    Ep #1 of The LA Real Estate Podcast - When is it time to buy?

    Apr 26, 2019·31m