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
Mastering the New CRMLS Digital Image Policy: Compliance, Captions, and AI
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This podcast breaks down the upcoming CRMLS rule changes regarding digitally enhanced listing photos, set to take formal effect on January 1, 2026. We explore the essential requirement to include original, unedited images alongside any photos altered to add or remove elements, such as virtual staging or appliances. Learn exactly how to disclose these changes through specific photo captions like "photo has been virtually staged", distinguish between major alterations and minor aesthetic tweaks like exposure adjustments, and understand best practices to remain compliant with California Assembly Bill 723