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The Realty Check Podcast

The Realty Check Podcast

De : Amanda Freeman & Leni Lopez
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The real life of agents, lenders, and moms who do it all.


If you’ve ever cried in your car between appointments or negotiated a contract while microwaving chicken nuggets, welcome home.


This is Realty Check - the show where sanity is optional, caffeine is mandatory, and we say the quiet parts out loud.


We’re Amanda and Leni. Two moms building our businesses in the middle of snack requests, appraisal deadlines, and never-ending group texts.


We’re not here to give you the polished version. We’re here to talk about the deals that almost broke us, the clients who became family, and the moments that made us wonder if quitting to raise alpacas would be easier.


Whether you’re a real estate agent, a lender, a mom, or just someone trying to keep it together while building a career…you’re seen, you’re understood, and you’re in the right place.


Every episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what success actually looks like when motherhood and real estate collide. With humor, honesty, and a whole lot of “did that really just happen?”


Wherever you are - working, driving, crying, thriving - we’re in this with you.

Hit follow, drop us a review, and remember: the highlight reel is fake, but this community is real.

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  • 11. THE MORTGAGE TEA: PULLING BACK THE CURTAIN ON WHOLESALE LENDING

    11. THE MORTGAGE TEA: PULLING BACK THE CURTAIN ON WHOLESALE LENDING
    May 28 2026

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    Welcome back to Realty Check! We are 11 episodes in, and today we’re pulling back the curtain on the secretive world of mortgage lending. Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes after you apply for a loan? We’re doing a deep dive into the nitty-gritty (but not too geeky!) drama of the wholesale market, focusing on the industry giant: United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM). From the "All-In" contract wars to gamified underwritings and free trips to Michigan, Leni and Amanda share the insider tea you won't hear from your local bank. Plus, we catch up on neighborhood pool hangs, being an extrovert magnet, and navigating life as a single mom. Are we crying? Thriving? Tune in to find out!

    Stay Connected to the Podcast
    Follow us on Instagram: @realtycheckpodcast
    Have a topic idea or story to share? Reach out!
    Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so you never miss an episode

    Connect with Leni Lopez (Your Lender Bestie)
    Instagram: @leniyourloanofficer
    Ready to talk lending or get preapproved? Email her team: leni@hawkinshl.com
    Website: LopezNguyen.com
    Mortgage Loan Officer
    NMLS 1366630/225910
    Hawkins Home Loans, Inc.

    Connect with Amanda (Your Realtor Bestie)
    Instagram: @exploresacliving
    Email: amanda@exploresacliving.com
    Website: Exploresacliving.com
    Curious about buying or selling in Sacramento County or beyond? Schedule a no pressure call: calendly.com/amandafreemanrealtor
    Amanda Freeman | eXp | DRE 02150573
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    49 min
  • 10. THE CARPOOL CHRONICLES: JIU-JITSU, THRILLERS, & THE TRUTH ABOUT LOSING

    10. THE CARPOOL CHRONICLES: JIU-JITSU, THRILLERS, & THE TRUTH ABOUT LOSING
    May 14 2026

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    We made it to double digits! To celebrate Episode 10, we’re ditching the formal studio setup and hiding out in Amanda’s brand-new car for a classic "gab sesh." No scripts, no agendas. Just two girlfriends decompressing, yapping, and getting real about the "dumpster fire" world outside.

    From geriatric pregnancies to psychological thrillers, we’re covering the wide, weird spectrum of our current obsessions. If you’ve ever felt like you’re oscillating between being a high-achieving professional and a brain-rotted reality TV fan, this episode is for you.

    In this episode, we chat about:

    • The "Third Space" Concept: Why we all need a place outside of home (1st space) and work (2nd space) to find community, and how jujitsu became that for Leni.
    • Competitive Spirits: A cautionary tale about why you never want to be on Amanda’s mom’s team during holiday charades.
    • Healthy Losing: How competing in a jujitsu bracket you’re "guaranteed to lose" is actually a powerful lesson for our kids.
    • The Book Club & Bravo Rot: Amanda’s deep dive into Ruth Ware’s thrillers vs. Lenicia’s love for dark, sad, South American cult novels and whimsical K-dramas.
    • The Gay Awakening: Lenicia reveals the 1997 rom-com scene that changed everything.
    • The "Unreliable Narrator": Why we love books that make us question our own sanity (shoutout to The Sympathizer).

    Whether you’re a "Master's Division" athlete or a "Below Deck" flyer, join us in the driveway for a much-needed breath of air.

    "To-Read" List Mentioned:

    • In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
    • The Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
    • The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
    • Democracy in Retrograde by Sami Sage and Emily Amick

    Connect with Us:

    • Instagram: @exploresacliving | @leniyourloanofficer

    Help us celebrate 10 episodes! Leave us a review or DM us on Instagram with your own "Crying or Thriving" moment from this week. We’d love to feature it in a future episode!

    Stay Connected to the Podcast
    Follow us on Instagram: @realtycheckpodcast
    Have a topic idea or story to share? Reach out!
    Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so you never miss an episode

    Connect with Leni Lopez (Your Lender Bestie)
    Instagram: @leniyourloanofficer
    Ready to talk lending or get preapproved? Email her team: leni@hawkinshl.com
    Website: LopezNguyen.com
    Mortgage Loan Officer
    NMLS 1366630/225910
    Hawkins Home Loans, Inc.

    Connect with Amanda (Your Realtor Bestie)
    Instagram: @exploresacliving
    Email: amanda@exploresacliving.com
    Website: Exploresacliving.com
    Curious about buying or selling in Sacramento County or beyond? Schedule a no pressure call: calendly.com/amandafreemanrealtor
    Amanda Freeman | eXp | DRE 02150573
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    52 min
  • 9. CALENDARS AND CHAOS: MASTERING THE BUSINESS OF SCHOOL BREAKS AS A WORKING DEFAULT PARENT

    9. CALENDARS AND CHAOS: MASTERING THE BUSINESS OF SCHOOL BREAKS AS A WORKING DEFAULT PARENT
    Apr 30 2026

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    Last week, we talked about the "golden window". That magical 9-4 slot where productivity is high and calendars are clean. This week? Reality hit. Between spring break, random teacher in-service days, and the never-ending cycle of school germs, that window doesn't just close, it disappears under a pile of laundry and snack requests.


    Join Amanda and Lenicia for an honest conversation about what happens to your business when you’re forced to pivot from professional to full-time activities director overnight. We’re getting real about the juggle, the "tag-along" lifestyle, and how to keep your sanity when your office hours move to the splash pad.

    In this episode, we explore:

    • The IKEA Productivity Hack: How to leverage 60 minutes of childcare and a meal deal to reclaim an hour of your workday.
    • Strategic Screen Time: Navigating the "iPad kid" debate and using technology as a tool for survival. Plus, how we deal with the inevitable mom guilt from opposite ends of the spectrum.
    • Professional Transparency: The exact scripts we use to tell clients a kid is in the backseat without losing your professional edge.
    • The Power of Trade-Offs: Why leaning on your "mom-munity" for childcare swaps is the ultimate summer business strategy.
    • Financial Prep: Why saving for "fee season" and setting a survival minimum is crucial for navigating the ebbs and flows of the school year.

    Grab your coffee, your tea, or your kid’s leftover juice box. It’s time for a reality check on balancing a thriving career with the unpredictable life of a parent.

    Connect with Us:

    • Instagram: @exploresacliving | @leniyourloanofficer

    Shoutout to our listeners! Whether you’re in Ashburn, Virginia, Singapore, or right here in Sacramento, we want to hear from you. Reach out on Instagram and let us know what topics you want to hear us tackle next.

    Stay Connected to the Podcast
    Follow us on Instagram: @realtycheckpodcast
    Have a topic idea or story to share? Reach out!
    Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so you never miss an episode

    Connect with Leni Lopez (Your Lender Bestie)
    Instagram: @leniyourloanofficer
    Ready to talk lending or get preapproved? Email her team: leni@hawkinshl.com
    Website: LopezNguyen.com
    Mortgage Loan Officer
    NMLS 1366630/225910
    Hawkins Home Loans, Inc.

    Connect with Amanda (Your Realtor Bestie)
    Instagram: @exploresacliving
    Email: amanda@exploresacliving.com
    Website: Exploresacliving.com
    Curious about buying or selling in Sacramento County or beyond? Schedule a no pressure call: calendly.com/amandafreemanrealtor
    Amanda Freeman | eXp | DRE 02150573
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    1 h et 1 min
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