Keeping It Real Estate is a real estate storytelling podcast that pulls back the curtain on what actually happens between “in contract” and “just sold.”
Hosted by Monica Wason, broker and owner of M² Realty Group, this show features real transaction stories shared by Monica and the agents of M² Realty Group. Together, they unpack the real work behind buying and selling homes across Monterey County, Salinas, and California’s Central Coast.
Each episode highlights honest, behind-the-scenes conversations about real estate transactions — from first-time home buyers navigating inspections and appraisals, to sellers facing unexpected issues mid-transaction, to veterans and military families relocating or using VA home loan benefits.
You’ll hear real stories about:
Inspections that change everything
Deals that almost fall apart
Appraisal and financing challenges
Strategic negotiations for buyers and sellers
The experience it takes to guide clients through complex transactions
This podcast is especially valuable for home buyers, home sellers, first-time buyers, veterans, and anyone considering buying or selling real estate in Salinas, Monterey County, or across the Central Coast.
No fluff.
No filters.
No hype.
Just real stories, shared by real agents, about how real estate actually works — and what it takes to get deals across the finish line.
What truly separates a broker’s responsibility from a REALTOR®’s day-to-day reality? In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Monica Wason, Broker-Owner of M² Realty Group, sits down with Agent Steven Rodriguez for a direct, unscripted conversation about real estate leadership, brokerage expectations, and agent growth. From broker liability and decision-making… To the production pressure and client demands agents navigate daily… This dialogue explores both perspectives with clar...
10 Feb 2026
🎙️ S1 E5: How One Lender Can Derail an Entire Real Estate Transaction
Everything looked right on paper. The offer was accepted. The deal was moving forward. Then the lender became the problem. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Salinas-based broker Monica Wason sits down with Omar Gonzalez, Realtor at M² Realty Group, to expose how one lender can derail an entire real estate transaction — often quietly, and often too late for buyers and sellers to recover. They break down real situations where lender missteps, poor communication, and last-mi...
2 Feb 2026
🎙️ S1 E4: Why Inspections Matter: 67 Gas Leaks After Closing
The deal closed. The keys were handed over. Then, just three days later, the truth came out. In this episode of Keeping It Real-Estate, Broker/Owner Monica Wason sits down with REALTOR® Juan Orozco to unpack a real transaction where 67 gas leaks were discovered after closing — and why this kind of outcome is exactly what home inspections are meant to prevent. They walk through what inspections actually reveal, how critical issues can hide in plain sight, and why first-time home buyers a...
27 Jan 2026
🎙️ S1 E3: When the Property Line Isn’t Where You Thought It Was
What happens when a property line isn’t where everyone thought it was — and you’re already in the middle of a seller transaction? In this episode, host Monica Wason, Broker-Owner of M² Realty Group, is joined by REALTOR® Sergio Ruiz to break down a real sale that took an unexpected turn when a boundary line issue surfaced mid-transaction. What initially appeared to be a straightforward listing quickly raised serious questions that could have impacted the value of the property, buyer confidenc...
21 Jan 2026
🎙️ S1 E2: Mission Accomplished: Helping Veterans Buy Their Next Home
In this episode, host Monica Wason, Broker/Owner of M² Realty Group, sits down with Steven Rodriguez, REALTOR® at M², to share the real story behind his very first transaction — helping Veteran sellers in Salinas, Monterey County successfully sell their home and purchase their replacement property in Salinas using their VA loan. The conversation breaks down how a seller contingency was structured, the lessons learned along the way, and why persistence truly mattered — because for this Veteran...
14 Jan 2026
Keeping It Real Estate — Episode 1: Oh Well
A smooth real estate transaction in Monterey County nearly fell apart when inspections revealed the home’s well was completely dry. In this first episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Salinas real estate broker Monica Wason of M² Realty Group shares a real behind-the-scenes transaction story that shows how unexpected inspection issues can derail even the cleanest deals. What began as a strong offer at asking price quickly turned into a high-stakes situation involving well experts, seller credits...
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