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
California’s "Mass Exodus": Challenging the Narrative on Population Growth
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This podcast analyzes a presentation by the Chairman of Reform California, who argues that the state administration and media are misleading the public regarding population statistics. The speaker contends that while reports show a slight total increase, this data masks a worsening trend of "net negative domestic migration," where the number of citizens leaving for other states has jumped from a net loss of 140,000 to 216,000 in the last year. The segment covers claims that open border policies are the primary factor stabilizing population numbers, countering the flight of residents caused by the high cost of living and current state policies. Finally, it highlights the call for residents to "stay and fight" rather than flee, urging support for the organization to change the state's political direction