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Keeping it Real Estate (M2 Realty Group)

Keeping it Real Estate (M2 Realty Group)

Written by: Monica Wason
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Keeping It Real Estate is a real estate storytelling podcast that pulls back the curtain on what actually happens between “in contract” and “just sold.”

Hosted by Monica Wason, broker and owner of M² Realty Group, this show features real transaction stories shared by Monica and the agents of M² Realty Group. Together, they unpack the real work behind buying and selling homes across Monterey County, Salinas, and California’s Central Coast.

Each episode highlights honest, behind-the-scenes conversations about real estate transactions — from first-time home buyers navigating inspections and appraisals, to sellers facing unexpected issues mid-transaction, to veterans and military families relocating or using VA home loan benefits.

You’ll hear real stories about:

  • Inspections that change everything
  • Deals that almost fall apart
  • Appraisal and financing challenges
  • Strategic negotiations for buyers and sellers
  • The experience it takes to guide clients through complex transactions

This podcast is especially valuable for home buyers, home sellers, first-time buyers, veterans, and anyone considering buying or selling real estate in Salinas, Monterey County, or across the Central Coast.

No fluff.
No filters.
No hype.

Just real stories, shared by real agents, about how real estate actually works — and what it takes to get deals across the finish line.

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Episodes
  • 🎙️ S1 E2: Mission Accomplished: Helping Veterans Buy Their Next Home

    🎙️ S1 E2: Mission Accomplished: Helping Veterans Buy Their Next Home
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, host Monica Wason, Broker/Owner of M² Realty Group, sits down with Steven Rodriguez, REALTOR® at M², to share the real story behind his very first transaction — helping Veteran sellers in Salinas, Monterey County successfully sell their home and purchase their replacement property in Salinas using their VA loan.

    The conversation breaks down how a seller contingency was structured, the lessons learned along the way, and why persistence truly mattered — because for this Veteran family, third time’s a charm.

    From navigating VA loan benefits in Salinas and throughout Monterey County, to ensuring the sale and purchase aligned smoothly, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how real estate is done right for those who served.

    Keeping It Real Estate is hosted by Monica Wason, broker and owner of M² Realty Group in Salinas, California. The show shares real transaction stories and honest conversations about what actually happens between “in contract” and “just sold.”

    Learn more: https://www.msquaredrg.com
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    31 mins
  • Keeping It Real Estate — Episode 1: Oh Well

    Keeping It Real Estate — Episode 1: Oh Well
    Jan 14 2026

    A smooth real estate transaction in Monterey County nearly fell apart when inspections revealed the home’s well was completely dry.

    In this first episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Salinas real estate broker Monica Wason of M² Realty Group shares a real behind-the-scenes transaction story that shows how unexpected inspection issues can derail even the cleanest deals. What began as a strong offer at asking price quickly turned into a high-stakes situation involving well experts, seller credits, and difficult buyer decisions.

    Monica is joined by guest Eric Wason, an agent at M² Realty Group, who listens in and reacts as she walks through the deal step by step — breaking down the process the same way buyers and sellers wish they understood it in real time.

    This episode covers:

    • Why water and well issues can be major deal-breakers in real estate
    • What home inspections can uncover late in the transaction
    • How buyers and sellers negotiate unexpected problems
    • Why experience matters when deals don’t go as planned

    This episode is especially helpful for home buyers, first-time buyers, sellers, and veterans considering buying or selling real estate in Salinas, Monterey County, or across California’s Central Coast.

    No fluff.
    No filters.
    Just the real story behind a deal that almost didn’t close.

    Keeping It Real Estate is hosted by Monica Wason, broker and owner of M² Realty Group in Salinas, California. The show shares real transaction stories and honest conversations about what actually happens between “in contract” and “just sold.”

    Learn more: https://www.msquaredrg.com
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    13 mins
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