LivXplore - Real Estate & Lifestyle

TLC Child & Family Services

Welcome to an exciting episode of the LivXplore Podcast! In this episode, Sean Payne is joined by Vanessa Guevara and TC Smith of TLC Child & Family Services. TLC Child and Family Services offers a continuum of evidence based treatment and relationship-focused care to youth and families in California's Sonoma County and beyond. TLC is committed to inviting, fostering, supporting, and affirming cultural diversity in all of its clients. They strive to eradicate prejudice and develop greater appreciation of multicultural diversity in our programs and thus in their staff and clients. They aim for a heightened awareness, sensitivity, and valuing of human differences. All programs and practices shall be endeavored to create an environment in which cultural, religious, ethnic, social, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation and physical differences are valued. Tune in to learn more about this incredible organization.Be sure to hit "Like" and "Subscribe," for future episodes!

Rohnert Park’s $1B SOMO Village Project

Welcome to an exciting episode of the LivXplore Podcast! Join hosts Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass as well as special guest, Brad Baker, the Founder and CEO of SOMO Village. SOMO Village, formerly known as Sonoma Mountain Village, embarked on its remarkable journey 16 years ago. What began as a visionary concept for a sustainable, mixed-use community has now evolved into a groundbreaking reality. With meticulous planning and unwavering dedication, SOMO Village is set to revolutionize the landscape of Rohnert Park. Nestled at the majestic foothills of Sonoma Mountain, SOMO Village boasts awe-inspiring panoramic views that have captivated countless souls seeking solace and adventure. But SOMO Village is more than just a picturesque retreat; it is the epitome of a holistic lifestyle. The future holds tremendous promise as this extraordinary community expands to include thoughtfully designed housing options, a sprawling 25-acre sustainable farm, and all the amenities required for a healthy and fulfilling existence – all within a '5-minute village' concept. Don't miss out on this enlightening episode as we discuss all that SOMO Village has in store. Be sure to hit "Like" and "Subscribe," for future episodes!

Santa Rosa’s Lago Fresca Apartments Project

On this episode of the LivXplore Podcast, Isaiah Chass is joined by Matt Passanisi of Santa Rosa’s Lago Fresca Apartments Project. As currently proposed, Lago Fresca Apartments is a 50-unit apartment complex at 4744 Hoen Avenue and 2445 Summerfield Drive, of which six units would be deed restricted as affordable housing. The units will be made up of 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom apartments, and amenities including a lounge with fireplace, community room with kitchenette, garden area with play structure for children, in addition to 65 parking spaces. Tune in to learn more about the struggles that the team behind this project has faced, as well as the importance for community members and city councils to work with local developers and be receptive to the incredible need for housing. Without doing so, the housing need will only worsen and many projects will look a lot different when local builders and developers are pushed out by national companies that have more firepower to push a project through.Be sure to hit "Like" and "Subscribe," for future episodes!

San Rafael’s Brookdale Avenue Apartments Project

On this episode of the LivXplore Podcast, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass are joined by Mike Folk, Marin based developer. Mike’s most recent development project, known as Brookdale Avenue Apartments, consists of a 10-unit multifamily residential apartment development. The development features three buildings which include one affordable unit. 18 uncovered off-street parking spaces are proposed through both tandem spaces and mechanical parking lifts. For interested buyers, the property that this development project is proposed on is currently for sale. Tune in to learn more about this project and how it has progressed.

Ghilotti Bros. - Northern California’s Premier General Engineering Contractor

In this episode of the LivXplore Podcast, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass are joined by Ghilotti Bros. - Northern California’s premier general engineering contractor. Grady Kimball, Concrete and Operations Manager discusses what Ghilotti Bros. is, what it stands for, its numerous enormous projects throughout California, as well as what they are seeing with builder sentiment across their projects. If you have driven Highway 101 anywhere from San Francisco to nearly Oregon, you have likely seen Ghilotti Bros. at work. Some notable projects include the Golden Gate Bridge moveable median barrier, the removal and replacement of the Petaluma Bridge along Highway 101, Highway 101 widening and flood control, and even the infrastructure behind the Chase Center! Tune in to this episode to learn more about Ghilotti Bros. Be sure to hit "Like" and "Subscribe," for future episodes!

What’s Happening in the Vacation Rental Market?

In this episode of the LivXplore Podcast, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass are joined by Alyssa Rumrill of Beautiful Places to discuss vacation rentals. Beautiful Places is considered the premier vacation rental service provider in Northern California. Tune in to learn more about what is going on in the vacation rental market in Northern California, as well as national trends. Guidelines are rapidly changing across numerous communities, so it is important to stay up to date with the latest information.Be sure to hit "Like" and "Subscribe," for future episodes!

Petaluma’s Scott Ranch Project: A Win-Win For The Community

In this episode of the LivXplore Podcast, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass are joined by the leaders behind Petaluma’s Scott Ranch project. Steve Abbs of Davidon Homes and Peter Cohn of Kelly Creek Protection Project (KCCP), formally opposing parties, have joined forces and come together to create an incredible project for Petaluma and the North Bay. The Scott Ranch project, as currently proposed, includes a 28-lot single-family residential subdivision and approximately 47 acres of open space/parkland, including multi-use trails north and south of Kelly creek connecting the existing barn complex on the east of the site to the existing Helen Putnam Regional Park to the west. Tune in to hear all about this project, including its history and its undeniable benefits to the community. The City Council will consider the Planning Commission recommendation and public comment on February 27, 2023. Feel free to join in person or remotely if you have any questions.
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You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage? What Is Next?

As the economy shifts into what many economists anticipate will be a recession, unemployment will rise and there will be an inherent increase in distressed homeowners. In this episode, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass of LivXplore - Real Estate & Lifestyle touch on the process involved when someone can’t afford their mortgage. From the initial notice of default there are various ways to navigate to a better position. As this process progresses, it will eventually reach the foreclosure process where a distressed homeowner’s options dwindle. Ultimately, if you are in this situation, you want to address it sooner rather than later. There is nothing worse for a distressed homeowner than putting their head in the sand and not taking the steps initially to get them out of this situation. Be sure to hit "Like" and "Subscribe," for future episodes!

Will You Be Able To Afford A Mortgage In 2023?

In this episode of the LivXplore Podcast, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass welcome Stuart Broughton of Supreme Lending with 24 years of experience in the mortgage industry to help us navigate the mortgage market. With inflation appearing to have peaked, many investors are seeing light at the end of the tunnel. What does this mean for interest rates? Ultimately, interest rates have calmed down from the frenzy of rate hikes that we saw in Q3/Q4 2022. Everyone’s crystal ball is still a little cloudy when determining where interest rates will land by the end of 2023, however it is widely believed that rates will remain relatively stagnant at least through Spring. Tune in to this episode to learn about where interest rates are currently, where they are expected to land, and what loan products are currently available to help you purchase real estate.Hit "Like" and "Subscribe" so you don't miss any future episodes.

Is Your Home Ever Going To Flood?

With the recent ‘atmospheric river’ hitting much of Northern California, many homeowners may be concerned about flood risk and landslides. If you just recently purchased your home, you may or may not have known whether or not your property, or more specifically your home itself, would flood. How would you know if this was something that was possible? By California Law, sellers of residential real estate are required to provide the buyer with a Natural Hazard Disclosure (NHD). NHD reports come in all formats, some with more detailed and updated information than others. Ultimately, you should be able to rely on your real estate professional’s knowledge and guidance to help navigate these reports and identify concerns such as flood and landslide risk. In this episode of the LivXplore Podcast, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass welcome Britt Esser of MyNHD to discuss what he is seeing in the field with regards to flooding and landslides following the heavy storms.Hit "Like" and "Subscribe" so you don't miss any future episodes.