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Real Estate Segment – August 29, 2025
Seg 3 – Real Estate Segment
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BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP/KELLER WILLIAMS LUXURY HOMES w/ Brady Sandahl re: 70005 Mirage Cove Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group/Keller Williams Luxury Homes has three offices; Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and La Quinta. Part of the largest real estate sales force on the planet. More agents around the globe than any other brand.
– REPORT that his team is SELECTIVE AND SENSITIVE. Nothing is foreign to Brady’s team.
– QUESTION FROM “JOEY PALS” about Current Interest Rates. Where are they today and how will that impact someone being able to re-finance or stay in the home they love? Will Interest Rates influence the price of real estate?
1. Every week BSREG looks @ the market. IT IS STEADY. 30% buy homes above 1 million dollars.
2. Of the folks buying, some could pay cash and some will get a mortgage. “Date the rate and marry the house”.
3. People buy real estate to solve a problem or something they can’t get in their present home.
4. Work w/ a local agent to see which solution will work best for you.
5. Use a “buy down” the interest rate or do a “temporary buy down”. BSREG partners w/ a local lender. Investors pay a higher rate.
6. DISCUSSION of who pays the “buy down”. Buyer or Seller.
7. DISCUSSION that many real estate agents aren’t familiar w/ the term “buy down”.
– REPORT that BSREG is still selling one home EVERY DAY IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY.
– ANNOUNCEMENT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group has been voted #1 – HIGHEST PRODUCING TEAM – for FIVE YEARS. All types of reasons come into play about why folks sell. Google shows Brady Sandahl has over 350 Five-star reviews.
– REPORT that you MUST NOT, SHOULD NOT depend on Zillow. You are directed to an agent that has paid Zillow for that lead.
– BRADY is the local educator for the Coachella Valley.
– (contact info: www.bradysandahl.com and (760) 656-6052).
Brady
“Talk of Stars” Segment – August 28, 2025
Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Richard E. Fearns re: Radio engineer and programmer extraordinaire,
– DISCUSSION of his childhood, family, background and education.
American Music Awards Rick worked
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – August 28, 2025
Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Richard E. Fearns re: Radio engineer and programmer extraordinaire.
– DISCUSSION of his incredible career; Academy Awards, TV, Emmys, Dodger Baseball, Olympics, Dick Clark, teaching, etc.
press area for the Golden Globes Rick worked
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – August 28, 2025
Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Richard E. Fearns re: Radio engineer and programmer extraordinaire.
– DISCUSSION of his licenses, awards and achievements.
Photo of the red carpet for the Golden Globes Rick worked
DAP Health Segment – August 27, 2025
Seg 1 – DAP Health Segment
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DAP HEALTH w/ Marcie Lerner re: Volunteer Manager @ DAPHealth and Revivals.
– REPORT that there are 500 volunteers who average over 7000 hours a month. In Season they average over 9000 hours a month. 265 volunteers @ Revivals Stores.
– REPORT that they require only 4 hours a week.
– REPORT that Revivals will train you. Most of the volunteers are SHOPPERS first.
– DISCUSSION that volunteers are changing the world one hour @ a time.
– REPORT on the 4 stores; Palm Springs (Joey’s), Cathedral City, Palm Desert and Indio.
– DISCUSSION of all the merchandise; i.e. new furniture, art work, etc.
– (contact info: www.DAPHealth.org and www.revivalsstores.com) .
Marcie
Palm Springs Police Segment – August 27, 2025
Seg 2 – Palm Springs Police Segment
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PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT w/ Lt. William Hutchinson re: Head of Intelligence
– TOPIC TODAY; Drones as First Responder.
1. Saving lives minute by minute in the country.
2. Flying drones to scenes of emergencies due to listening to 911 calls as a Drone Operator, (sitting in the command center) can launch within 10 seconds and be “on scene” in 30 seconds, even before an officer has been dispatched. A drone can get within a mile in less than a minute. Three drones are on rooftops in Palm Springs, w/ more to come.
Can “see” and “zoom” in. Can fly “silent”, can “voice” commands, can send video/image to all entities involved immediately.
Therefore, there is amazing “situational awareness”; i.e. know where the “bad guy” is; increasing apprehension rates, can stop sending police if there is no need. They have thermal imaging systems and lighting systems. Also has voice activation as well.
– REPORT that Chula Vista was a “test” site for this process.
– REPORT that Drones are regulated by the FAA.
3. Now our Palm Springs Police Department under the leadership of Chief Andrew Mills has “Real Time Intelligence”.
– (contact info: www.palmspringsca.gov).
Lt. Hutchinson
Eisenhower Health Segment – August 27, 2025
Seg 3 – Eisenhower Health Segment
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EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Lee Rice Media Coordinator and Public Information Officer. 39000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270. and Veronica Williams, Nursing director for the Eisenhower Family Birth Center @ Eisenhower Health.
– REPORT that the birth center was trained in the Labour Hopscotch Framework by a team from Ireland.
– EH is the first MAGNET hospital in the U.S. to work w/ the Irish midwifery team. Mission to reduce epidurals and Cesarean sections.
– REPORT that research shows the Labour Hopscotch Frameworks helps lower intervention rates and improves birth experiences.
– REPORT that the Labour Hopscotch Framework promotes autonomy and physical preparedness for childbirth. i.e. a coach.
– DISCUSSION that EH is leading the way in bringing global midwifery innovation to the U.S.
– (contact info: www.eisenhowerhealth.com and (760) 340-3911).
Veronica and Lee
Palm Desert Segment – August 26, 2025
Seg 1 – Palm Desert Segment
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PALM DESERT w/ Thomas Soule. re: the City of Palm Desert’s Public Affairs Manager.
– REPORT that the construction on El Paseo is almost done. Was started in June. Businesses were doing fine in spite of the construction and business is up.
– DISCUSSION of how a City decided to re-do El Paseo. It was never intended to have the traffic load it does.
– HOLD THE DATES;
1. Sept., 24 – Emergency Preparedness Expo @ the P.D. Library all day long. www.palmdesertlibrary.org.
2. Oct., Concerts – Every Thursday @ Civic Center Park.
3. Oct., surgery, – Animal Samaritans is putting on FREE spay, neuter, microchipping in Oct.. Go to the library and Sept., and register.
4. Oct., 26 – Golf Cart Parade
– REPORT on the Civic Park/P.D. Aquatic Center
– The Aquatic Center is City Owned, but run by the YMCA of the Desert.
– Heading into a FULL RENOVATION in the Fall. Filters, etc., are wearing out. Staff is keeping the pools open. Closing lap pool once in a while. Fri. – Sunday the lap pool WILL BE OPEN. The REST is all open.
– Most of the access is FREE. Parking is FREE. Small charge for the Aquatic Center. New obstacle course there.
– The library has been renovated (inside the park).
– KUDOS to the Palm Desert City Council.
– (contact info: www.palmdesert.gov and www.pdpool.com)
Thomas
Jewish Family Services Segment – August 26, 2025
Seg 2 – Jewish Family Services Segment
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JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES w/ Kraig Johnson re: Executive Director. 490 S. Farrell, Ste.,C 208. Palm Springs
– DISCUSSION of how they can help the community;
1. In Person Mental health counseling. In Spanish or English.
2. Community Outreach. “Let’s Do Lunch”. Free @ 4 locations. Desert Hot Springs Sr., Center; Joslyn Senior Center; Cathedral City Senior Center and Jessie Owens Senior Center.
“Café Europe” @ the Jewish Federation of the Desert on Frank Sinatra and Hwy.111. for children of Holocaust Survivors. www.jfsdesert.org. (760) 325-4088. “Café Europe 2.0”
– DISCUSSION is to provide a Friendly Visitor for socialization, not housework to reduce isolation and loneliness.
3. Case Management Services. Offer emergency financial services. THE ONLY SERVICE IN THE DESERT TO DO THIS.
– REPORT that they are a staff of roughly 22 folks.
– DISCUSSION that 95% of their clients are not Jewish and their youngest client is 5 years old.
– DISCUSSION that 85% of their therapy sessions are over Telecare Services.
– REPORT that isolation is as dangerous as smoking.
– (contact info: www.JFSDesert.org and (760) 325-4088).
Desert Lifestyle Properties Segment – August 26, 2025
Seg 3 – Desert Lifestyle Properties Segment
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DESERT LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES w/ Benjamin Leaskou re: 200 N. Sunrise Way, Ste.,”B”, Palm Springs, CA. 92262
– Df. of Leaskou King Team partnership. Ben manages Desert Lifestyle Properties. CFO is his husband, Dean Higgins w/ Pacific Premier Bank. JTE Escrow Is his Escrow Company. www.jteescrow.com.
– Desert Lifestyle Properties sells homes, land, vacant land, mansions, mobile homes, commercial, buildings, businesses.
– DISCUSSION that commercial is the easiest to sell, because there are NO EMOTIONS.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”.
1. What is the difference and benefit of renting vs buying. (Benefits of buying; 1. Build equity. 2. Appreciation. 3. Stability. 4. Freedom to Customize. 5. Tax advantages. 6. Sense of Permanence. Disadvantages of buying: 1. Upfront costs. 2. Maintenance Responsibility. 3. Property Taxes & Insurance. 4. Less Flexibility. 5. Market Risk.
Benefits of renting: 1. Flexibility. 2. Lower upfront costs. 3. No maintenance costs. 4. Predictable Expenses. 5. Access to Amenities. Disadvantages of renting:1. No equity. 2. Rent increases. 3. Limited control. 4. Less stability.
– (contact info; www.desertlifestyleproperties.com and (760) 799-4290 and (760) 818-7518)
Ben
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