Owning The Coast is your weekly deep dive into the people, places, and possibilities that make Santa Cruz one of the most inspiring places to live. Hosted by real estate pro Brandi Jones, mortgage and market expert Ryan Buckholdt, and insurance specialist Jerry Seagraves, the show blends their unique expertise with candid conversations and dynamic guests. Each week, you’ll hear stories that go beyond property lines — from navigating the local housing market to discovering hidden trails, tasting the best bites in town, and meeting the entrepreneurs, artists, and community leaders shaping the coast. Whether you’re a long-time local, a newcomer, or dreaming about making Santa Cruz home, Owning The Coast offers the insights, inspiration, and insider knowledge you need to thrive in life and living by the sea.
Cami Corvin: Real Estate, Local Business & the Fight for Capitola’s Future
Interest rates jump, sellers blink, and suddenly Santa Cruz County looks a lot more like a buyer’s market than anyone expected. We talk through what we’re seeing on the ground, including a burst of new listings paired with even more price reductions, and why that shift changes the way you should negotiate if you’re writing offers right now. We also get honest about the math: when rates land around 7% plus, affordability can feel like a $50,000 swing overnight, even when the house itself did n...
29 Sept 2026
Zach Velmer: Detaching From The Outcome Makes Better Art
Santa Cruz doesn’t just change your zip code, it changes your pace. We sit down with Zach Velmer, touring drummer and founding member of STS9, to talk about what pulled him from Atlanta to the California coast and why, after decades of travel, he still comes back to the same conclusion: this is home. We get into the real reasons a place can feel like wealth, from time in nature to culture, community, and the daily chance to live like you’re not waiting for life to start. From there we trace ...
29 Sept 2026
Joe Heller: Santa Cruz Rentals Without Regrets
The fastest way to lose money on a “perfect” rental is to assume it works like it did five years ago. With mortgage rates settling into a new normal, Santa Cruz buyers getting pickier, and insurance rules tightening up, we wanted a reality check from someone who lives in the rental trenches every day. We’re joined by Joe Heller of Streamline Property Management, a Santa Cruz County boutique property management company, to talk through what happens after the decision to rent. We dig into the ...
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