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
Defending the Deed: Detecting and Preventing Vacant Land Scams
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This podcast provides a comprehensive overview of the California Department of Real Estate's (DRE) guidance on identifying and preventing real estate fraud involving bad actors posing as owners of vacant land. It outlines the specific tactics criminals use, such as targeting unencumbered properties owned by elderly or absentee landlords, listing properties below market value, and refusing in-person or video meetings. Additionally, the notebook details essential due diligence steps for licensees, including specific methods for verifying seller identity through government IDs, tax bills, and third-party verification services, as well as protocols for reporting fraudulent activity to law enforcement