Mohave Real Talk | Straight talk about news and real estate in Mohave County

Mohave Real Talk is our weekly audio show, focused primarily on real estate and local news affecting Bullhead City, Kingman, and Mohave County. We are long on opinion and short on spin, so please enjoy what will surely be the hottest audio program ever produced by a couple of Mohave County REALTORS.

Thanks! Evan and Todd.

Episode 30: Difference Between 20 and 5

by Evan on January 18, 2010

Podcast: Download (Duration: 23:22 — 21.4MB)

Evan and Todd kick off the hew year with some final thoughts on the 2009 real estate market.

Happy New Year
Upcoming elections in Kingman
Bullhead City’s new City Manager starts daily blog
Bullhead City real estate ends 2009 on a high note
What to watch for in 2010 real estate
Conan gets gypped

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Episode 29: The Cost of Free Money

by Evan on December 18, 2009

Podcast: Download (Duration: 37:23 — 34.2MB)

Evan and Todd try to say some start and important-sounding things, but mostly not. Listen in as Episode 29 of Mohave County’s favorite podcast unfolds.

Thanksgiving at the Tarson’s
Bullhead City market update – November sales stronger than October for the first time in years.
Your Way Home AZ – 22% deferred second makes homeownership possible – not easy but worth it
Bullhead City Home Buyer Workshop – January 14, 2010 at 6 pm Bullhead Laughlin Realty
Painter Todd
Tech Corner – Evan whines
The scraping of BullheadCityBlog.com
Kingman Mayoral and City Council race
How to fix downtown Kingman
Impact fees
MocoReal Politics will be covering the Kingman elections. Stay tuned.

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Episode 28: That’s the Way the Ball Bounces

by Evan on November 30, 2009

Podcast: Download (Duration: 44:11 — 40.5MB)

Episode 28 features turkey, tech news, real estate, and global warming. What else can you ask for? Enjoy.

Thanksgiving, the holiday so nice why not do it twice?
PSA: Possible Todd sighting in Kingman
Tofurkey Soda – “Soda you can chew on”
Welcoming Todd to the 21st century
Bullhead City and Kingman real estate report
Notes from National Association of REALTORS Chief Economists Report
Will fear factor be gone in 2010?
Low prices open door to home ownership
Examples of unsustainable appreciation
Global Warming a hoax?
Nature trick

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Episode 27: Ruffle Some Feathers

by Evan on November 19, 2009

Podcast: Download (Duration: 28:40 — 26.2MB)

After a brief hiatus, Todd and Evan rejoin forces in Episode 27 of Mohave County’s favorite podcast. The world’s problems are no longer safe.

Mohave County solar plants approved by Board of Supervisors
Let’s talk about water!
National Association of REALTORS Conference in San Diego
Some interesting and cool stuff brewing for consumers (House Logic website) and agents (Realtor Property Resource)
H1N1 Clinics in Mohave County
iPhone App for Bullhead City homes for sale
Home Buyer Tax Credit revised

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Episode 26: I’ll Gladly Pay You Tuesday…

by Evan on October 30, 2009

Podcast: Download (Duration: 44:16 — 40.5MB)

From real estate to sports to entertainment news, no stone is left unturned in episode 26 of Mohave County’s favorite podcast:

Look what the wind blew in
Are those clouds?
Too many accidents on Highway 68
Hoover Dam Project
Vodka and cranberry
Todd goes to school (and plays golf)
New Mexico and Arizona play real estate differently
The Wimpy contract?
Sun River Mesa Condos Open House
Home Buyer Workshop November 19th at 6 pm
They put on a great show, but is U2 destroying the planet?
Good luck Phillies, I guess.

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Episode 25: That’s the Sweet Spot Right There

by Evan on October 26, 2009

Podcast: Download (Duration: 42:33 — 39.0MB)

Catch up with Evan and Todd in Episode 25 of Mohave County’s favorite podcast. Real estate, growth issues, local events, and more!

Working for a living
“If I’m not wearin’ ‘em I’m sharin’ ‘em”
Good for the Phillies
Update on Bullhead City real estate classes
H1N1 clinics now open in Mohave County – Go to www.healthelinks.com for details
Mohave County Swine Flu death
Riverfest drama
Rockfest
Bullhead City real estate update
Clovis = Bizarro Kingman, Arizona?
Todd goes on another economic development rant
Nuclear power in Mohave County?
Dependency on sales tax
Capitalism vs. government
U2

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Episode 24: This Thing is Gonna Blow Up

by Evan on October 12, 2009

Podcast: Download (Duration: 33:37 — 30.8MB)

Talking real estate on Episode 24 – foreclosures, banks, private property rights, market update, and more!

Todd’s a step closer toward New Mexico real estate license
Bullhead City real estate classes update
Colorado River Ford reopens in Bullhead City
Businesses adapt to changes in economy, technology
Random noises!
Valle Vista Biodiesel plant gets the green light
Todd gets hot under the collar about private property rights
Bullhead Regional Economic Development Authority
Residential real estate update
69 Bullhead City home sold, best September in 3 years
Foreclosures account for half of homes sold in both Bullhead City and Kingman
Kingman inventory down 30% year-over-year
Todd generously credits banks with having a sound strategy
First time buyer tax credit set to expire Nov 30
Home buyer workshop at Bullhead Laughlin Realty 10/15
Phillies head to playoffs
Funny website – How It Should Have Ended

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Episode 23: Something Witty

by Evan on October 6, 2009

Podcast: Download (Duration: 33:12 — 30.4MB)

More shenanigans and even some real estate talk on Episode 23 of Mohave County’s favorite podcast.

It’s a little cool in the mornings
Bullhead City Foreclosures
Aging inventory
Carrying costs can be costly
Empty Properties are bad
Buyers are in control
Todd says a prayer, then updates us on New Mexico
Flexible real estate licensing classes come to Bullhead City
Movie and tv news
Perspective on volunteering for REALTOR leadership positions
Todd gives Evan an ego boost
Food Drive – donate non-perishable and conned goods at Bullhead Laughlin Realty
Check out Moco Real Politics
Be sure to comment on Epsiode 21 of Mohave Real Talk to embarrass Todd!

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Episode 22: Progress, Golf, and Cold Weather

by Evan on September 26, 2009

Podcast: Download (Duration: 25:27 — 23.3MB)

A look at real estate in the news and other wacky high jinks on Episode 22 of Mohave County’s favorite podcast.

No real estate license. Why not play golf?
Random noises
Kingman council and mayoral candidates pull packets
Allen Mossberb and Erin Cochran will run for Kingman City Council
Evan chimes in on Mohave Daily News article article “Looks Like We Made It”
Lazy Harry’s shut down by City, then allowed to open in time for Lauren Terry fundraiser
Bunco fundraiser raises money for Operation Desert Stage (please lend your support)
Sports news by Todd
Bullhead Laughlin Realty offers pre-licensing course for Arizona real estate salesperson and broker license

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Episode 21: All of a Sudden the Truck Starts Bucking

by Evan on September 18, 2009

Podcast: Download (Duration: 33:08 — 30.3MB)

Evan and Todd get back to business this week, including a call to action from Todd. “If we get 20 comments on this episode’s post I will tell the story about my risque Facebook photos!”

Clovis, New Mexico like Kingman a few years ago?
Bullhead City Building permits
Inventory shrinking
Hooray for us!
Kingman reale estate update
Year-over-year sales down in Kingman
Bullhead City real estate update
Bullhead City sales up year-over-year for 10th straight month
August highest selling month in Bullhead City in over 2 years, median price up from last month
Kingman Mayor John Salem to run for re-election
Power plants go to Mohave County Planning and Zoning this week (PDF)
Entertainment news: Leno’s new show, same as old show
Riverfest hits Bullhead City
Bullhead City teacher killed in hit and run
Too many drownings this summer
Evan has travel advice for Todd
Todd’s risque Facebook photos – Leave a comment on this post if you want to hear Todd tell the story about his Facebook photo shoot!