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🏡 Welcome to Home and Finance Insights – your go-to podcast for smart strategies on homeownership and financial success. Hosted by industry veteran Kevin Mathews, this show dives deep into home loans, insurance, real estate, tax planning, and building wealth through property ownership. Each episode features interviews with trusted experts who share real-world tips to help you make smarter decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and maximize your home’s value. 🎯 Whether you're buying your first hom ...
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Law Unpacked

Shawn DeVries

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Welcome to Law Unpacked, where we break down the law and unpack real-life legal situations. Our team of experienced lawyers tackles a wide range of legal topics, from everyday rights to complex case law, helping you understand how the law impacts your life. Whether we’re analyzing current legal events, exploring new legislation, or discussing real-world cases, we’re here to make the law more accessible and relevant. Subscribe for insightful legal commentary, practical advice, and a deeper un ...
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MEP Edge: The Smart Buyer’s Guide Welcome to MEP Edge: The Smart Buyer’s Guide, the podcast that helps homebuyers navigate the ever-changing world of mortgages with confidence. Whether you’re a first-time buyer ready to take the leap into homeownership or a move-up buyer looking for your next dream home, we’ve got you covered. Join our hosts, Alex & Taylor, as they break down the latest industry trends, mortgage guidelines, and lending updates, giving you the insights and strategies you need ...
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Welcome to Building Savvy Bottom Line—the podcast that bridges the gap between home buyers, owners, and housing industry professionals. We bring you expert insights on everything from engineering best practices and cutting-edge home design trends to legal issues, legislation, and business strategies shaping the industry. Our goal is simple: to make building or remodeling a home a seamless, enjoyable experience by fostering better understanding between builders and their customers. Tune in to ...
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Navigating Federal Retirement is the go-to podcast for federal employees on the brink of retirement. Navigating the intricate terrain of retirement benefits, policies, and preparations can be daunting, but we're here to simplify the journey. Join host Jeff Gill and a roster of esteemed experts as they dive deep into topics tailored for federal employees. Each episode promises a wealth of actionable advice, from policy insights and financial strategies to healthcare considerations and lifesty ...
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"The Homeseekers" is a podcast designed specifically for first-home buyers on their journey to achieve their dream of homeownership. Hosted by industry experts and experienced first-home buyers, the show offers valuable insights, practical tips, and engaging stories about everything from saving for a deposit, navigating the home buying process, securing a mortgage, and more. If you're a first home buyer looking to get into your first home sooner, "The Homeseekers" is your go-to source!
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Welcome to Your Mom in Real Estate, your go-to source for expert tips and advice on buying and selling homes. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced seller, Suzy Truax-Gilden breaks down the real estate process to help you make informed, confident decisions. Suzy shares valuable insights on navigating today’s housing market, offering practical advice and proven strategies to help you succeed. Join us each week as we dive into everything you need to know about real estate, from c ...
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The Open House Podcast: Where Women Talk Real Estate is your space for welcoming, inclusive conversations about real estate, where women come together to learn, share, and support one another. Hosted by Kristina Modares, founder of Open House Education, this podcast dives into the softer side of real estate—buying homes with friends, creative investing strategies, and making money in ways that feel good. Through interviews with inspiring women from our nationwide community, you’ll hear stori ...
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Welcome to 'Life in Northern Virginia,' where I, your host and lifelong Fairfax resident, bring you two decades of real estate expertise and a world of insights. Join me every week for a treasure trove of information on homeownership, consumerism, and small business. From opulent luxury living to navigating distressed properties, we cover it all. Unearth hidden gems, avoid scams, discover local businesses, and explore remarkable places. Our mission? To inform, educate, and uplift everyone in ...
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Welcome to the "First Responder Realtor Podcast with Connor with Honor"—your trusted source for real estate expertise, fat-torching fasting insights, AI-powered business strategies, and ticket-beating legal tips. Hosted by Connor MacIvor, an honorably retired LAPD officer and full-time Santa Clarita Realtor since 1998, this podcast is where street-smart wisdom meets professional real estate insight. 🚨 Santa Clarita Real Estate Authority From Valencia to Canyon Country, I break down the lates ...
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🚀 The Future of Business & Real Estate in Santa Clarita Is Powered by AI Artificial Intelligence isn’t coming someday — it’s already transforming how Realtors, contractors, and local businesses connect with clients, automate tasks, and grow faster than ever. I break it all down in my latest article here ⬇️ 👉 https://santaclaritaartificialintelligen…
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🤯 Shocking Truth: Liars Lurk in Santa Clarita Real Estate! Protect Your Wallet Now! Don’t get burned by slick-talking agents promising unicorns! Mortgage rates are dipping, and Santa Clarita’s 819 listings (761 core) are hot, but scams and half-truths can tank your deal. From sneaky Mello-Roos taxes to bad solar leases, I’m exposing the traps. As C…
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🏡💥 Santa Clarita Real Estate Shocker: Rates Plummet, Homes Vanish FAST! 3 Must-Know Buyer Hacks to Win in 2025! 🤯 Santa Clarita’s housing market is wild right now—76 new listings, 76 under contract, 90% absorption! Rates hit a 10-month low, but with 750 homes and holidays looming, you gotta move quick. I’m Connor MacIvor, top realtor (CALDRE 012382…
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Santa Clarita Real Estate Market Update – September 3, 2025 Welcome back! I’m Connor MacIvor, your Realtor with Honor (CALDRE 01238257) at SantaClaritaOpenHouses.com , bringing you today’s deep dive into what’s really happening across the Santa Clarita Valley housing market. Whether you’re eyeing Valencia’s Paseos, Canyon Country’s rolling hills, S…
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Santa Clarita Real Estate Update: 760 Listings Shift the Game in 2025! 📈🏡 As a top Realtor (CALDRE 01238257), AI specialist, and AI growth architect, I'm diving into the latest SCV housing trends with a strategic edge. On September 2, 2025, we're hitting 760 active listings—a massive jump from the 200-300 unit droughts of late 2020 and 2021. This e…
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🔥 Santa Clarita Housing Market Update | September 2025 🔥 I’m Connor with Honor, bringing you the real story on Santa Clarita real estate as we roll into fall 2025. Watch this week’s market breakdown: ▶ https://www.loom.com/share/3e98076f67524de49f3a8d7bacf4e812?sid=8e2d52e7-6f2e-422e-bb16-ab3ad6398c11 In the past 7 days: 77 new listings hit the mar…
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https://www.loom.com/share/c75dc282a6a241f0b6c457655d15b46a?sid=bcd62036-6128-45fe-8b09-f7ccb3ec419c Good day, Santa Clarita Valley! 🌞 Today’s August 31, 2025 — here’s your quick Santa Clarita real estate market update: 🏡 Active Listings: Around 759 residential properties (homes, condos, townhomes), plus ~10 “Coming Soon” listings—get in early and …
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https://www.loom.com/share/7b891f65260245d19a702b2fb0ae310b?sid=b00cf180-3b6e-4454-908f-18ad3ff13ad5 Let’s talk about fasting, weight loss drugs, and keeping your muscle strong. 💪 🔥 Fasting works — your body protects muscle by producing growth hormone while burning fat. Most of us eat on autopilot, grazing all day without even realizing it. Breakin…
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🤯 Santa Clarita Real Estate Slowdown, Fat-Burning Hacks, and AI’s Epic Rise! 🏡💪🤖 Santa Clarita’s housing market is cooling off as families prioritize school season, but hot homes are still getting snapped up! 🔥 Don’t fall for school district myths or dodgy online data. I’m Connor MacIvor, ex-LAPD motor cop turned Realtor (CALDRE 01238257), spilling…
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🤯 Santa Clarita Real Estate Cooling? AI’s P(Doom) Threat? Dropped 135lbs with Fasting? Here’s the Truth! 🏡🤖💪 Hey, it’s Connor MacIvor, your First Responder Realtor (CALDRE 01238257), ex-LAPD, AI geek, and fitness transformer. On 8/29/25, I’m breaking down the Santa Clarita market (753 listings—opportunity alert!), AI’s wild future (P(Doom) is real)…
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🤯 Santa Clarita’s Real Estate Market Is Cooling in 2025 – Blame the Kids? Here’s How to Win! Yo, Santa Clarita! The housing market’s taking a breather with 755 active listings, down 60 in just 3 weeks as of Aug 28, 2025. Why? Families are all about school, not moving. But don’t sleep—this is your shot to score big! 🏡 Buyers, hunt assumable mortgage…
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🤯 SHOCKING Santa Clarita Real Estate Crash: Listings Plummet to 753! Is NOW Your Shot? 🏡💥 Whoa, Santa Clarita’s market just dropped a bomb! 📉 Active listings fell from 800+ to 753 as of Aug 27, 2025. I’m Connor MacIvor, ex-LAPD turned Realtor, here to spill the tea on why this is happening and how you can win—buyer or seller! 😎 Schools are back, ra…
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🤯 Leaving California? Don’t Let Your Home Sale Crash! 🚚 Here’s Your Foolproof Plan! 🔥 Thinking of bolting from California to start fresh somewhere else? You’re not alone, but selling your home here while buying out of state is like juggling flaming torches on a unicycle. 😬 In Santa Clarita Valley, 178 homes failed to sell in just 180 days—that’s on…
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🤯 Leaving California in 2025? Don’t Let Your Santa Clarita Home Sale Flop! 🏠💥 Selling your home to escape the Golden State? With 78 listings expiring in the last 180 days, you can’t afford mistakes! I’m Connor MacIvor, ex-LAPD motor cop turned Realtor (CALDRE 01238257), and I’ve got the no-BS plan to sell your Santa Clarita home fast and buy your n…
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🤯 Mortgage rates just hit a 10-MONTH low, and Santa Clarita’s housing market is heating up! 🔥 Buyers, this is YOUR moment—inventory’s soaring, and 44.4% of sales are coming with seller concessions. 💰 But California’s affordability crisis is no joke, with only 16% able to afford a median home. 😬 Want to know how to win in this market? I’m Connor Mac…
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🤯 Closing on your Santa Clarita dream home? Don’t get locked out—literally! 🔑 As a former LAPD motor cop turned Realtor (CALDRE 01238257), I’m spilling the tea on the FINAL steps to seal the deal without a hitch. From nailing the walkthrough to dodging a $700 water bill (yep, it happens), I’ve got the insider hacks to make your escrow smooth as but…
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🤯 53 Homes Sold in 7 Days in Santa Clarita – Should You Buy Now and Save Big? 🔥 The market’s absolutely blazing! In the last 7 days, 53 single-family homes changed hands—prices ranging from a steal at $665,000 for a Valencia fixer-upper with 3 beds and 2 baths to a jaw-dropping $1.3 million for a Canyon Country luxury pad boasting 5 beds, 3 baths, …
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TL;DR Discover the electrifying truth about signing loan documents at escrow in Santa Clarita as of August 20, 2025! With 767 active listings and 7 new properties hitting the market, this late-night process with a trained notary can make or break your home-buying dream. Ex-LAPD officer turned real estate guru Connor MacIvor reveals insider strategi…
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🤯 Ready to lock in your Santa Clarita dream home without losing your $30K deposit? 🚨 In this video, I—Connor MacIvor, ex-LAPD motor cop turned Realtor (CALDRE 01238257)—spill the tea on nailing the final steps of buying a home in 2025. From dodging contingency traps to outsmarting other buyers in Valencia or Saugus, I’ve got the no-BS playbook you …
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🤯 Moderation? It’s a LIE That Keeps You Trapped! 💪 I’m Connor MacIvor, ex-LAPD motor cop turned Santa Clarita realtor, and I dropped 135 pounds by ditching the “just one bite” myth. Moderation was my ticket to a dozen tacos and a food coma—sound familiar? 😜 In my latest video, I spill the no-BS truth on why moderation fails, how forgiveness saved m…
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The AI Revolution in Santa Clarita Real Estate: How to Dominate the Market in 2025 TL;DR: Artificial Intelligence is flipping the Santa Clarita real estate game upside down, and if you’re not using it, you’re basically handing your clients to the competition. As a former LAPD motor cop turned Realtor (CALDRE 01238257), I’ve seen how AI can turbocha…
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🤯 Santa Clarita Real Estate Secrets EXPOSED! Is Your Offer Sabotaging Your Dream Home? 🏡💥 The market’s hotter than an LAPD chase, with 789 listings and Saugus rocking 116 homes at $961K median. One wrong move on your offer or repair request could tank your deal. 😱 I’m Connor MacIvor, ex-cop turned Realtor (CALDRE 01238257), spilling insider tips to…
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"The Second Biggest Mistake Santa Clarita Home Buyers Make: Ignoring the Neighbors" TL;DR: Buying a home in Santa Clarita? Don’t make the second biggest mistake—ignoring your potential neighbors! As a former LAPD motor cop turned Realtor (CALDRE 01238257), I’ve seen buyers fall in love with a house only to be miserable because of noisy, nosy, or do…
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🤯 Google’s AI is the ninja we didn’t see coming—quietly dropping tools that could make your Santa Clarita home hunt a breeze! 🔥 As an ex-LAPD motor cop turned Realtor, I’m spilling the beans on why Notebook LM and quantum tech are outshining the loudmouths. Dropped 135lbs at 52, and now I’m tackling AI with the same grit—watch me break it down! 💪 C…
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🤯 AI’s Coming for Your Santa Clarita Dream Home—And Maybe Humanity! 🚨 Buckle up, folks—AI isn’t just a fancy app; it’s a brainy beast that could outsmart us all! In a wild Keen on America interview, AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton dropped a bomb: there’s a 10-20% chance AI could wipe out humanity. 😱 But before you start digging a bunker, let’s talk ab…
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🤯 Don’t Blow Your Santa Clarita Home Buy in 2025! 🏡 Thinking of snagging a house in Santa Clarita’s wild market? Don’t make the #1 mistake that screws buyers: skipping due diligence! 😱 From half-assed inspections to ignoring neighbors who scream “red flag,” rushing is a one-way ticket to a money pit. I’m Connor MacIvor, ex-LAPD motor cop turned Rea…
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🤯 Sent an offer on your dream Santa Clarita home and got… nothing? 😶 Don’t get ghosted in this crazy 2025 market! I’m Connor MacIvor, ex-LAPD motor cop turned Realtor (CALDRE 01238257), and I’m spilling the tea on why your offer might be ignored—and how to make it IRRESISTIBLE. 🚨 With 788 listings, 69 new homes, and 102 price changes this week, San…
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Tired of losing out on your dream home in Santa Clarita? 🏡 You're not alone, but it's time to stop playing the game and start WINNING it. 🏆 🤯 The Shocking Truth About Why Your Real Estate Offers Keep Getting REJECTED! 🤯 Let's cut the BS. In this market, a weak offer is a waste of everyone's time. You think you found the perfect house, you get your …
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🤯 Ready to buy a home in Santa Clarita? DON’T write that offer yet! 🚨 The market’s HOT with 789 listings & 105 price changes this week! 🔥 Join Connor with Honor, ex-LAPD turned Realtor (CALDRE 01238257), as he spills the tea on avoiding costly mistakes. From HOA traps to neighborhood recon, get the insider tips to win in 2025! 💪 Read the full blog …
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Having represented both builders and property owners, Attorney Matthew Motes brings a balanced perspective to construction law. He emphasizes that avoiding disputes often comes down to the “devil in the details” of your builder contract. In this episode, he unpacks key topics including the benefits of arbitration, Cost-Plus versus Fixed Fee payment…
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🤯 Santa Clarita Real Estate Secrets EXPOSED: 790 Listings & How to Win in a HOT Market! 🔥 Hey Santa Clarita home hunters and sellers! 🚨 Connor MacIvor, your ex-LAPD motor cop turned no-BS Realtor (CALDRE 01238257), is dropping truth bombs on the SCV real estate scene. Inventory’s exploding at 790 active listings—homes, condos, townhomes across Vale…
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🤯 The Lender Question That Could Save Santa Clarita Buyers $10K in Fees – But 99% Skip It! 🔥 Santa Clarita buyers, wake up! As an ex-LAPD cop turned Realtor (CALDRE 01238257), I've seen too many get burned by shady lenders. In my new video, I reveal the MUST-ASK questions for lenders & Realtors in 2025: Weekend availability? Rate lock tricks? Hidde…
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🤯 The Shocking Reason Sellers Should NEVER Be Home During Showings – It Could Cost You THOUSANDS in Santa Clarita Real Estate! (2025 Alert) 🔥 Ever caught yourself playing awkward tour guide when buyers tour your home? 😩 Stop right there – it's a massive mistake that kills deals, exposes risks, and tanks your negotiations! As Connor MacIvor, ex-LAPD…
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🤯 Santa Clarita Real Estate Bombshell: 800 Listings & Unicorns Vanishing – Is This Your Shot or a Total Trap? 🔥 Hey, LinkedIn pros, Instagram scrollers, TikTok trendsetters, and Facebook fam – Connor MacIvor here, ex-LAPD motor cop turned Realtor (CALDRE 01238257), AI adopter, and fasting beast who dropped 135lbs at 52. From chasing bad guys to hun…
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🤯 GPT-5 Just Dropped: Is This AI Monster About to Turbocharge Your Santa Clarita Real Estate Empire – Or Leave You in the Dust? Ex-Cop Realtor Spills the Unfiltered Truth! TL;DR: OpenAI's ChatGPT-5 launched August 9, 2025, and it's a beast with PhD-level brains that'll supercharge Santa Clarita real estate pros and local businesses – without replac…
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🤯 Shocked? Here's How to Hire a Killer Santa Clarita Real Estate Agent or Lender—Without Getting Ripped Off! 🔥 Santa Clarita peeps, picking an agent or lender feeling like a gamble? 😏 As ex-LAPD cop turned Realtor (CALDRE 01238257), I'm dropping no-BS tips from dodging bullets to bad deals. Humbled by the streets, Gen X sarcasm on: If your agent's …
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🤯 Shocking Truth: In the 1950s, Over 50% of Married 30-Year-Olds Owned Homes—Today? Just 15%! 😱 Locked Out of the American Dream? Not in Santa Clarita! 🔥 Yo, Generation X real talk from Connor MacIvor—ex-LAPD motor cop turned Realtor (CALDRE 01238257), AI adopter, and fasting beast who dropped 135lbs at 52. I've chased crooks, regulated radars, and…
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🤯 AI Is About to Explode Your Real Estate Business – But Only If You Stop Ignoring It Like It's Another Fad Diet! 🔥 As a Gen X ex-LAPD cop who's busted bad guys, taught firearms/tactics, and now flipped the script to Realtor (CALDRE 01238257) while dropping 135lbs through smart fasting at 52, I've seen "revolutions" flop hard. But AI? This super-sm…
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🤯 Santa Clarita Real Estate BOMBSHELL: Listings Surge to 796 – Is This Your Golden Ticket to Buy... Or a Seller's Nightmare? 🔥 Hey, Santa Clarita squad! 🚀 As your ex-LAPD motor cop turned Realtor (CALDRE 01238257), I've seen wild chases, but nothing beats this market rollercoaster. We're up 16 listings to 796 active homes today – after a crazy 30-d…
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TL;DR: Santa Clarita's real estate market saw a drop of 30 listings overnight as homes move into escrow, leaving us at 780 actives. Inventory is building steadily, interest rates are easing due to bond trends, and sellers at the 30-day mark might benefit from thoughtful price adjustments. As your experienced Realtor (CALDRE 01238257) and former LAP…
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🤯 Waiting for the "Perfect" Moment in Santa Clarita Real Estate? August 2025 Might Just Leave You Regretting It – Or Watching Others Snag Your Dream Home While You Sip Coffee on the Sidelines! 🔥 Hey everyone, Connor MacIvor here – ex-LAPD motor cop turned Realtor (CALDRE 01238257), AI adopter, and that dude who dropped 135 pounds at 52 through fast…
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🤯 Santa Clarita Housing Boom: 810 Listings Flood the Market – Your Shot at a Steal or Seller Panic? 🔥 Santa Clarita peeps, it's Connor MacIvor – your raw-truth Realtor (CALDRE 01238257), former LAPD beast who's swapped sirens for sales. At 52, I nuked 135lbs (365 to 230 in 7.5 months) with savage fasting and muscle grinds – now spotting market wins…
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🚨 BUSTED: Those "For Sale" signs in Santa Clarita? Total liars! 😜 They’re stuck in the Stone Age, not showing if a home’s sold or pending. I’m Connor MacIvor, ex-LAPD motor cop turned Realtor (CALDRE 01238257), spilling the tea on the August 3, 2025, market: 88 new listings, 117 price drops, 23 escrow flops, and 807 active homes. Want the real deal…
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🤯 Shocking Open House Secrets in Santa Clarita That Could Cost You EVERYTHING! 🚨 Thinking of hitting an open house this weekend? HOLD UP! 💥 I’m Connor MacIvor, ex-LAPD motor cop turned Realtor, and I’m spilling the tea on dangers lurking in Santa Clarita’s real estate scene. From sketchy strangers casing your home to agents who aren’t what they see…
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🤯 Ever wonder why it’s called “artificial intelligence” and not just “smart stuff”? Spoiler: It’s not fake like your ex’s promises! I’m Connor MacIvor, ex-LAPD motor cop turned Realtor (CALDRE 01238257), and in this video, I dive into AI’s 1956 Dartmouth roots—where John McCarthy coined the term to mean human-crafted brilliance, not knockoff sweete…
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🚨 AI’s moving faster than my old LAPD pursuit bike, and safety’s nowhere in sight! From chess-crushing models to a potential singularity, we’re racing toward utopia—or chaos. As Connor with Honor, ex-cop turned Santa Clarita Realtor (CALDRE 01238257) and AI investigator, I’m spilling the no-BS truth: AI could revolutionize real estate, fitness (yep…
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Yo, Santa Clarita Valley, it’s August 1st, 2025, and the housing market’s popping off like a 90s mixtape! I’m Connor MacIvor, your First Responder Realtor who traded LAPD sirens for sold signs. Inventory’s up 20% with 807 homes—Valencia, Saugus, Canyon Country, you name it. But hold up: sellers are stuck in golden handcuffs (2-3% rates—ouch!), and …
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In this episode of Home and Finance Insights, host Kevin Mathews sits down with CPA George Graziano of Tax Plan Pros (Auburn, CA) to explore how homeownership impacts your income taxes. With decades of experience in tax planning and preparation, George shares valuable insights into the tax benefits of owning a home, including mortgage interest dedu…
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TL;DR: Falling out with your real estate agent? Don’t get stuck in escrow drama! In this video, Connor MacIvor (CALDRE 01238257), ex-LAPD motor cop turned Santa Clarita realtor, breaks down the no-BS steps to handle a breakup with your agent – from documenting issues to escalating to the broker or board. With Santa Clarita’s inventory at 807 listin…
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Investigating Attached vs. Detached: Don't Get Burned Picture this: You're eyeing an attached single-family home in Canyon Country because it's under your budget. Great, right? Wrong if you don't dig deep. These setups can share walls, which means investigating insurance is non-negotiable. Why? Because if your neighbor's unit floods or catches fire…
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