089 | Bears, Baseball & the California Housing Market: Real Estate Trends with Lisa Susca

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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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