Happy Fourth of July from Real Estate Jerky.

In this episode, Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly return after a short break to talk about the latest housing market numbers, national inventory, California pricing, Stanislaus County activity, mortgage rates, and what buyers and sellers should be paying attention to right now.

The conversation begins with holiday safety, illegal fireworks, and classic Ed and Mike banter before moving into serious market data. National active listings are up, median list prices remain high, and price reductions are nearing 40 percent of all properties on the market.

Ed and Mike also discuss California housing inventory, high median prices in major markets like Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose, and the local Stanislaus County market where inventory remains limited compared to the number of active real estate professionals.

They also touch on mortgage rates, oil prices, the 10-year Treasury, buyer fatigue, seller expectations, affordability, local market behavior, and why the market is unique rather than simple to define.

This episode gives buyers, sellers, real estate professionals, and homeowners a practical look at what is happening nationally, statewide, and locally.

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Is housing inventory finally rising enough to create a crash, or are the headlines missing the real story?

In this episode of Real Estate Jerky, Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly break down national housing inventory, California home prices, local Stanislaus County activity, seller delistings, Zestimates, capital gains, AI layoff narratives, veteran home-repair options, reverse mortgages, and backyard trends.

National inventory rose by more than 10,000 listings to just over 806,000. Ed explains why that increase matters, but also why it is still nowhere near the weekly inventory surge seen during the Great Recession.

The national median list price stayed around $450,000, average days on market held at 56, and price reductions moved to about 37.5%. For sellers, the message is clear: price the home correctly from the beginning.

Ed and Mike also discuss California's high median home price, which creates a difficult situation for homeowners with equity. Many could sell for a strong number, but then face the challenge of buying a replacement home at today's prices and mortgage rates.

The episode also covers whether you can trust a Zestimate, why automated valuation tools can miss key property details, and how local knowledge and professional valuation still matter.

One of the most important conversations involves a 100% disabled veteran facing approximately $60,000 in foundation repairs. Ed explores possible help through VA-related programs, charitable support, renovation financing, and a reverse mortgage that could potentially fund repairs while removing the current monthly mortgage payment.

The show wraps with backyard trends, including outdoor lighting, pergolas, pools, outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens, low-water landscaping, and outdoor entertainment spaces.

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National housing inventory continues to rise, but does that mean the market is moving toward another crash?

In this episode of Real Estate Jerky, Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly examine the latest national, California, and Stanislaus County housing numbers. National inventory climbed to more than 806,000 listings, while the median list price remained near $450,000 and price reductions moved closer to 38%.

Ed explains why those numbers still do not resemble the Great Recession. During the last major housing downturn, the country experienced weekly inventory increases many times larger than what the market is seeing today.

The conversation then turns to California, where the median home price has reached approximately $918,000. Ed and Mike discuss why homeowners may want to sell but decide to stay after calculating the cost of purchasing a replacement property at today's prices and mortgage rates.

They also examine:

• Why sellers need to price their homes aggressively
• The difference between a Zestimate and a professional appraisal
• How inaccurate property information can affect automated values
• Why capital gains taxes discourage some homeowners from selling
• Whether companies are using AI as an excuse for layoffs
• How oil-market disruptions can affect inflation and mortgage rates
• A disabled veteran facing approximately $60,000 in foundation repairs
• Whether a reverse mortgage could fund repairs and eliminate a monthly payment
• Outdoor living trends, including lighting, pergolas, edible landscaping, and outdoor kitchens

This episode combines housing-market data, mortgage education, veteran advocacy, homeowner solutions, and the humor listeners expect from Ed and Mike.

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