In this engaging conversation, Brian Baniqued shares his extensive journey in real estate, from starting as a young agent to becoming a successful commercial broker and investor. He discusses innovative strategies like house hacking and 1031 exchanges, the challenges faced during the 2007 financial crisis, and the lessons learned from that experience. Brian also delves into his transition into film production, highlighting the success of his movie 'Trees of Peace' and his ongoing projects in the...
Jun 21, 2025•1 hr 8 min
In this conversation, Dan and Megan Ancheta discuss the challenges and strategies of balancing work and family life during the summer. They share insights on creating routines, utilizing community resources, and the importance of communication in managing their busy schedules. The couple emphasizes the unseen labor involved in parenting and the value of partnership in navigating family dynamics. Takeaways Creating consistency in scheduling is crucial for balance. Summer requires intentional plan...
Jun 05, 2025•25 min
In this episode of Buy the Bay, host Dan Ancheta welcomes Roxanna Amaya from First Bridge Lending. Roxanna breaks down the intricacies of specialty lending, specifically focusing on fix and flip loans and bridge financing. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Roxanna explains the role of First Bridge Lending as a mortgage fund, offering fast and flexible loan options for real estate investors and homeowners. Key topics include loan terms, funding processes, and practical application...
May 27, 2025•27 min
In this episode of Buy The Bay, host Dan Ancheta interviews Imran Karim, a successful real estate agent with the Karim Team at Compass and a seasoned property investor with deep roots in real estate. Imran shares his remarkable journey from helping his immigrant father flip houses as a teenager to building a thriving real estate career and investment portfolio. The conversation explores how his family's entrepreneurial spirit, understanding of property values, and commitment to quality renovatio...
May 19, 2025•45 min
In this episode of Buy the Bay, host Dan Ancheta interviews Cait Hudson, a seasoned East Bay realtor with 10 years of experience and founder of the innovative property comparison tool Nest Hub. Cait shares how her psychology background uniquely positions her to support clients through emotionally challenging real estate transactions, offers insights on current East Bay market trends, and reveals details about her upcoming tech solution designed to streamline the home buying process. Chapters Int...
May 12, 2025•32 min
Host Dan Ancheta interviews Corey Robinson, founder of Journey Real Estate in Marin County. From restaurant ownership to leading a boutique real estate brokerage, Corey shares insights on navigating today's market, mentorship value, and balancing business with family. Chapters Corey's Background (0:00 - 5:30) Colorado origins to San Diego restaurant business Transition to Bay Area real estate Building Journey Real Estate (5:31 - 12:45) Founding during 2020 pandemic Real Brokerage cloud-based mod...
May 05, 2025•41 min
In this episode of Buy The Bay, host Dan Ancheta and returning guest Megan Ancheta explore various aspects of strategic planning, particularly in the context of real estate. Megan shares her insights on planning for vacations, home improvements, and major purchases, emphasizing the importance of setting long-term goals and breaking them down into manageable steps. The discussion also covers planning for professional success, including tips for real estate professionals on maintaining continuous ...
Feb 21, 2025•26 min
Buy the Bay Podcast: Marketing Strategy with Ashley from Refined Creative Co Episode Overview A deep dive into modern marketing strategies with Ashley, founder of Refined Creative Co. Discussion covers client segmentation, event planning, social media strategy, and creating memorable client experiences in the real estate industry. Key Takeaways Client segmentation is crucial - different tiers of clients should receive different types of marketing and experiences Focus on creating memorable, pers...
Feb 15, 2025•42 min
In the first episode of 2025, host Dan Ancheta welcomes back Ed Troxell from Ed Troxell Creative to discuss practical and cost-effective marketing strategies for small businesses and real estate agents. They delve into maximizing the use of readily available tools and technology to create engaging and authentic video content. Ed introduces his 'Stupid Easy Client Attraction Formula' and emphasizes the importance of content creation, time blocking, and leveraging various social media platforms, i...
Feb 09, 2025•36 min
In this episode of Buy The Bay, hosts Dan and Megan Ancheta discuss the importance of goal setting in both personal and professional life, with a focus on the real estate industry. With Halloween looming, they humorously wear skeleton outfits and share stories about their children's school activities. They delve into the upcoming business planning seminars designed to help realtors and mortgage professionals. The conversation covers effective strategies for goal setting, maintaining work-life ba...
Nov 05, 2024•36 min
In this episode of Buy the Bay, host Dan Ancheta discusses the current state of the residential mortgage market amid recent rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Joined by guest Hannah Escher from MasonMac Mortgage, they delve into her transition from media to the mortgage industry, driven by her personal experience of buying a home with down payment assistance. Together, they explore various mortgage strategies, refinancing opportunities, and down payment assistance programs. Hannah shares her insi...
Oct 08, 2024•53 min
In this episode of Buy the Bay, host Dan Ancheta interviews his friend and colleague Luiz Lopez from W Real Estate. They discuss Luiz's journey into the real estate industry, his strategies for success, and the importance of authenticity and relationships. Luiz shares his experiences working with mentors, overcoming challenges in tough transactions, and leveraging his personal network of friends and family for client referrals. They also touch on the importance of social media presence, continuo...
Aug 30, 2024•34 min
In this episode of Buy The Bay, host Dan Ancheta is joined by his wife Megan, who returns to the podcast by popular demand. The couple discusses various aspects of managing their busy lives, including parenting, work-life harmony, and the importance of routines. They delve into strategies for handling the increased busyness since their kids returned to school, the wisdom (or lack thereof) in popular parenting advice, and the sometimes misunderstood dynamics of running a family and a business tog...
Aug 23, 2024•58 min
In this episode of Buy the Bay, host Dan Ancheta welcomes back Bianca Broos from the Bianca Broos Company and Anthony Galiano from Spring EQ. The conversation encompasses various aspects of the Bay Area real estate market, mortgage challenges, and strategies for financial growth. Bianca and Anthony share their professional journeys and expertise, highlighting the importance of leveraging home equity, understanding mortgage rates, and the significance of building generational wealth through real ...
Aug 16, 2024•57 min
In this episode of Buy the Bay, host Dan Ancheta interviews Sergio Rodriguez, founder and operator of Integrum Construction. Sergio shares his background, starting from his father's influence as a builder to his own career trajectory in managing multifamily housing projects and eventually establishing Integram Construction in 2019. The discussion delves into the company's focus on building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and large-scale remodels in high-cost areas like Silicon Valley, as well as...
Aug 09, 2024•48 min
In this episode of Buy the Bay, host Dan Ancheta is joined by his wife, Megan Ancheta, as they discuss the journey of co-founding Sequence Mortgage and balancing their professional and personal lives. They reflect on their early days in the mortgage business, the challenge of transitioning from primary parenting to becoming more active in the business, and Megan’s exceptional sales and interpersonal skills. They also touch on themes like work-life harmony, the importance of company culture, and ...
Aug 02, 2024•48 min
In this episode of Buy the Bay, host Dan Ancheta sits down with Savannah Wellander, of W Real Estate in Sonoma, California. They discuss Savannah's journey from playing competitive soccer in Sweden to her career in fitness and eventual transition into real estate. Savannah shares her strategic approach of leveraging social media to establish her new career, the importance of authenticity, and how being community-oriented has contributed to her rapid success. They also dive into the implications ...
Jul 26, 2024•56 min
In this episode of Buy the Bay, host Dan Ancheta welcomes back guest Rob Tomasello, who shares exciting news about his recent transition to a new brokerage, Engel & Völkers. They discuss the real estate market in the North Bay, Rob's willingness to go the extra mile for his clients, and the significance of surrounding oneself with high-achieving professionals. Rob highlights the importance of mentors for new agents, staying positive amidst challenges, and keeping an abundance mindset. The co...
Jul 19, 2024•55 min
Buy the Bay is back and so is our guest Ryan O'Connell, President of How To ADU. Hosted by Dan Ancheta of Sequence Mortgage, this is a super insightful episode for homeowners, developers, and real estate professionals. In this episode, Dan and Ryan discuss the importance and nuances of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in California and nationwide. Ryan shares insights on recent legislative changes, housing advocacy, and the economic benefits of building ADUs. They also touch on financing options,...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr
Empowering Union Workers Through Homeownership: The Union Advantage Homebuyer Program This episode of Buy The Bay features host Dan Ancheta interviewing Carlee Peters from W Real Estate, discussing her journey into real estate, inspired by her mother's ownership of a brokerage and her decision to switch careers during the pandemic. Carlee expresses a passionate focus on assisting first-time homebuyers, highlighting the joy of helping them realize homeownership is attainable. The conversation shi...
May 20, 2024•19 min
In this episode of 'Buy the Bay', host Dan Ancheta welcomes fellow podcaster Amy Ahlers, a realtor at LivXplore Real Estate and host of 'Beyond the Vines with Amy Ahlers'. The discussion covers their long-standing acquaintance since junior high, Amy's journey into podcasting, and her focus on interviewing local small businesses to boost community growth. Amy shares insights into the challenges and satisfaction of podcasting, her switch to the LivXplore brokerage for its community-focused approac...
May 10, 2024•36 min
In this episode of 'Buy the Bay', host Dan Ancheta is joined by Shawn Lowe, a real estate professional from Homemark Realty and Lenox Homes, to discuss the current state and future prospects of new construction developments in the North Bay area, particularly focusing on Riverbend, a 27-unit development in Petaluma. With over 20 years of experience, Shawn shares insights on his background in the industry, the specifics of various Lennox Homes projects, including active developments in Lafayette,...
May 06, 2024•30 min
In this episode of Buy The Bay, host Dan Ancheta is joined by Ash Gomez, owner of Digital Twinners, to discuss effective use of social media in real estate. Touching on engagement strategies, the importance of authentic content, and audience growth, they delve into harnessing the power of social media to boost one's business profile. Ash also provides insights into how storytelling, interviewing industry experts and 'audience hacking' can enhance visibility. Show Notes: Digital Twinners IG: http...
Mar 05, 2024•36 min
Host Dan Ancheta invites Jaeden Wilson, a real estate agent from W Real Estate, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey on his podcast, Buy the Bay. They discuss Jaeden's passion for music and singing in her early years and her interesting journey into real estate. Jaeden shares her unique strategy of combining her two businesses to generate leads, revealing that she leverages her custom cookie business, Frostyz Bakery by Jaeden, to attract potential clients and how this conversational style has ...
Feb 23, 2024•33 min
On this episode of the Buy the Bay podcast, host Dan Ancheta welcomes guest Stephanie Abercrombie from Equity Solutions, an appraisal management company. They delve into the role of appraisal management companies, known as AMCs, in the real estate process and its importance in home buying and selling. Stephanie shares detailed insights on how AMCs work, the creation of AMCs after the 2008 real estate crash to mitigate risk, and their ongoing role in maintaining the property valuation process. Da...
Jan 21, 2024•28 min
In this podcast episode of Buy the Bay, host Dan Ancheta reunites with childhood friend Eric Hackney, a dedicated realtor primarily operating in Mendocino, Lake, and Sonoma Counties. They discuss recent shifts in the real estate market observed at the onset of 2024, with rising interest rates and strong buyer competition. Hackney emphasizes though that with the help of a dedicated and patient agent, finding the perfect home is possible. He also shares tales of his journey in real estate and offe...
Jan 12, 2024•52 min
Navigating the Mortgage and Real Estate Industry in Challenging Times Buy The Bay Host, Dan Ancheta, shares advice for real estate professionals and mortgage lenders on creating business plans and partnering together to thrive in today's challenging housing market. Topics include right-sizing expenses, differentiation, accountability partners, and more. Show Notes: - 00:00 Intro - 00:18 Welcome to a new episode focused on real estate professionals and mortgage lenders - 00:37 The current market ...
Nov 10, 2023•34 min
In this episode of Buy the Bay Podcast, host Dan Ancheta sits down with Ashley Miller from Windsor Mortgage to discuss the future of mortgage lending. They dive into Ashley's journey in the industry, the role of account executives in helping loan officers, and the strategies that successful loan officers are using in today's market. Introduction Meet Ashley Miller Ashley's Journey The Role of an Account Executive Success Strategies for Loan Officers The Power of Education Connecting with Realtor...
Oct 31, 2023•50 min
In this episode of "Buy the Bay," host Dan Ancheta sits down with Amanda Kuzak from Kuzak's Closet to delve into the fascinating world of private liquidation. They discuss how Kuzak's Closet specializes in fast-paced private liquidation services that go beyond the traditional estate sale. Amanda shares insights into the unique process her team goes through to empty a house, sort valuable items from the rest, and conduct successful online sales using their custom app. From buried treasure to unex...
Oct 23, 2023•41 min
Rob Tomasello joins us to discuss how his background in sports shaped his competitive drive and success in real estate. We talk about accountability, trusting the process, getting uncomfortable, work-life balance, and more strategies and mindsets for excelling as a realtor. Show Notes: Rob played college football and grew up playing sports, which gave him a competitive edge and drive to succeed in real estate He discusses the importance of accountability and discipline learned from sports Making...
Sep 15, 2023•47 min
