Karen & Janet kick off this week’s Girls on the Air: Women in Real Estate with the latest from the Ventura County real estate and rental markets, including new listings, upcoming rentals, probate properties, and why buyers need to be ready when the right home hits the market.

Then Joe Parisi with Rate Mortgage joins the show with a mortgage market update. Joe discusses where interest rates are sitting, how inflation and Federal Reserve decisions can affect mortgage rates, and programs designed to help first-time homebuyers. He also explains how refinancing at a higher mortgage rate can sometimes still save thousands of dollars when it’s used to consolidate expensive credit-card and other debt.

Next, Krista Hermanz with The Heritance Lawyers breaks down estate planning and why a properly prepared and funded trust can be so important for California homeowners. Krista discusses avoiding probate, making sure property is actually titled in the trust, durable powers of attorney, planning for incapacity, out-of-state properties, businesses, and some of the common estate-planning mistakes families make.

Finally, Bob Davis stops by to talk about First Wednesday and its impact on Ventura County nonprofits. This month’s beneficiary is Angel Flight West, an organization supported by volunteer pilots who provide transportation for people and other critical needs throughout the region.

It’s a packed show covering real estate, mortgages, estate planning, probate, and a great way to support the Ventura County community—all on Girls on the Air: Women in Real Estate.