Mountain Broker Podcast
Mountain Broker delivers straight-from-the-mountains real estate insight with longtime Lake Arrowhead resident and 35-year broker Steve Keefe, owner of Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty. Each episode breaks down hyper-local market trends, mountain-specific issues, and practical strategies for buyers, sellers, and homeowners in the San Bernardino Mountain communities. From lake rights and private roads to insurance challenges, snow-season logistics, and market shifts, Steve brings unmatched local knowledge and real-world experience to help you navigate mountain real estate with confidence.
Mountain Broker Podcast
Latest Episodes
FinCEN 2026: The "No-Panic" Guide to New Real Estate Reporting Rules
Dive into a plain-English breakdown of the new FinCEN rule launching March 1, 2026, designed to stop criminals from using the housing market to hide illicit funds. This episode clarifies why regular homebuyers with traditional mortgages can mos...
The 3% Rule: Mastering Liquidated Damages and Deposit Caps In the California Real Estate Contract.
Deep dive into the essentials of the Liquidated Damages (LD) clause, a critical component of the Residential Purchase Agreement that dictates what happens to a deposit if a buyer defaults without a valid reason. This overview expl...
The Bitter Aftertaste: How Starbucks Lost the "Third Place"
This podcast explores the dramatic trajectory of the world's most famous coffee chain, from its 1971 beginnings as a small Seattle shop that only sold beans and equipment to its current struggle with a fading brand identity. You will lea...
Domestic Relics: 10 Forgotten Features of the American Home
Step back into the past to explore the architectural ghosts of the pre-modern home. This audio overview examines ten once-common features that technology and social shifts have rendered obsolete, from the manual labor of stocking iceboxes
Compass International Holdings: A New Chapter of Unity and Independence for Coldwell Banker
Following the historic completion of the merger between Compass and Anywhere, Compass International Holdings (CIH) CEO Robert Reffkin addresses Coldwell Banker affiliates to outline a shared vision for the future. This overview highlights the f...