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ACE Relocation Nation
089 | Bears, Baseball & the California Housing Market: Real Estate Trends with Lisa Susca
In this episode of ACE Relocation Nation, host Dan Lammers welcomes back Lisa Susca, a veteran San Diego realtor with over 17 years of experience, now making waves at Compass.
They dive into the Southern California real estate market, exploring how technology and predictive algorithms are changing the way agents connect with clients, why inbound moves to California are on the rise again, and what’s shaping today’s buyer–seller balance.
But this isn’t just market stats and industry talk — Lisa also shares a wild bear break-in story from Lake Tahoe, debates baseball loyalties, and explains why Mercury in retrograde has cost her a buyer.
Whether you’re in real estate, the moving industry, or just love sharp market insights with a side of fun, this episode has you covered.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- 📊 The market shift bringing more people back to California.
- 🤖 How real estate tech predicts when someone might move.
- 💰 Why California equity is reshaping out-of-state markets.
- 🏡 The difference between representing buyers and sellers right now.
- 🐻 How a bear helped itself to Lisa’s bakery stash in Tahoe.
- 🌌 The truth behind Mercury in retrograde (and how it impacts deals).
00:00 – 🔮 Mercury in Retrograde & Market Teaser
01:13 – 🏢 From Boutique Brokerage to Compass
02:25 – 🤖 Real Estate Tech That Knows You’re Moving
05:28 – ⚡ Instant Gratification & the Amazon Effect
07:27 – 😆 A “Day in the Life” of a Realtor (Dan’s Version)
09:50 – 🔠 Wordle Rivalry & Morning Routines
11:38 – 📋 What Realtors Really Do All Day
14:10 – 🏠 Buyers vs. Sellers: Pros, Cons & Current Trends
15:31 – 📦 Balancing California Inbound & Outbound Moves
16:54 – 📉 Downsizing to Come Back to San Diego
18:23 – 💰 California Equity & Out-of-State Market Impact
19:48 – 💸 Overbidding Stories & Silicon Valley Money
20:48 – 🐕 Bay Area Arrivals, Ugly Dogs & Sports Hats
22:13 – 🏈 Life After the Chargers Left San Diego
24:17 – ⚾ Baseball Loyalties & Dan’s Son’s Dodgers Dilemma
26:23 – 🐻 Susqueville & the Lake Tahoe Bear Break-In
31:05 – 🔮 Crystal Ball: The Next 12 Months in Real Estate
33:12 – 🌎 Relocation Trends Across the U.S.
34:23 – 📊 San Diego Summer Sales Stats & Seasonality Shifts
35:34 – 🌌 Mercury in Retrograde Explained
38:05 – 🚪 The Lionsgate Portal & Final Wrap-Up
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