Explore every episode of the podcast Trico Tidbits Real Estate Podcast

On this episode, Sharon Butler interviews L.A. County Assessor Jeffrey Prang. Assessor Prang discusses some misconceptions of what his job really is and talks about what it is his office does.

Linda DiStefano is currently the Chair of the Professional Standards Committee for Tri-Counties. She answers questions about what actually the grievance or professional standards committees roles are.

Host Sharon Butler with talk to Reimagine Co-Chair Luisa Zepeda about the up coming C.A.R. Meetings in Chula Vista September 16 & 17, 2025. 

On this new episode of Trico Tidbits, John Yacoub interviews Senator Josh Newman.

On this new episode of Trico Tidbits, John speaks with LA County Assessor, Jeffrey Prang.

In this new episode, get to know the Candidate for California State Controller, Lanhee Chen.

In this new episode, we chat with Fourth District Supervisor, Curt Hagman.

Professor of Real Estate Ed Estes discusses Mt. SAC's Real Estate program and education.

Chino Hills Mayor Brian Johsz gives us a an update on what's happening in Chino Hills

Host John Yacoub speaks with Jay Chen, Mt. SAC President of Board of Trustees

Host John Yacoub talks with REALTOR Cindy Ruiz about staging a home to sell

On this new episode, learn about the proposed Brookside Housing Development in Walnut. 

On this new episode, Government Affairs Team Tim Shaw and Christine Schachter discuss Prop 19 in depth

Welcome to Season 2 of Trico Tidbits!  On this new episode, John’s special guest is Bryan Yeats.  John and Bryan discuss Property Management during Covid

In this episode, John discusses good advice and the basics for hosting short term vacation rentals 

On this new episode of Trico Tidbits, John speaks to REALTOR®, Mary Harman, on how to get the home buying process started, what programs are available, and how thinking like a lender can make you more likely to get a loan.

On this new episode of Trico Tidbits, John speaks to Government Affairs Director, Tim Shaw on Prop 19 and Split Roll. 

In this new episode of Trico Tidbits, John speaks to REALTOR® Linda DiStefano, on choosing the best REALTOR® to represent you in a buying/selling transaction.

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On this new episode of Trico Tidbits, John speaks to Attorney John Giardinelli on real estate fraud & how to stay aware. 








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By participating in this presentation, participant hereby acknowledges that the lecture, public talk, panel discussions, or event (“presentations”) are being streamed for their convenience and information only.  The Association authorizes the presenters to make the audio and video stream available to the membership for general purposes of education or general information.  Because this event is privately streamed to the membership, the Association has a reasonable expectation of privacy in the materials presented.  The Association retains any and all copyrights they have in the streamed presentations and nothing in this acknowledgement limits their rights to publish or otherwise use the presentation as they see fit.   Participant acknowledges that the information provided through the presentations are just the opinions of the presenters.  The information being provided is not necessarily the opinion of the board of directors, staff, the membership, and should not be relied on as legal advice.  Every situation and circumstance may be different. If you have any specific legal questions relating to your particular practice or circumstance, you should seek legal consultation.  By participating in this presentation, the participant hereby agrees not to video record, audio record, capture, screenshot, stream, share, or copy the presentation in any other way without the express permission of the Association and the speaker.  The Association intends to aggressively pursue any and all legal remedies available to vindicate their intellectual property rights.

On this new episode, John speaks to architect and REALTOR, Edmund Lin, about Home Renovations and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).








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By participating in this presentation, participant hereby acknowledges that the lecture, public talk, panel discussions, or event (“presentations”) are being streamed for their convenience and information only.  The Association authorizes the presenters to make the audio and video stream available to the membership for general purposes of education or general information.  Because this event is privately streamed to the membership, the Association has a reasonable expectation of privacy in the materials presented.  The Association retains any and all copyrights they have in the streamed presentations and nothing in this acknowledgement limits their rights to publish or otherwise use the presentation as they see fit.   Participant acknowledges that the information provided through the presentations are just the opinions of the presenters.  The information being provided is not necessarily the opinion of the board of directors, staff, the membership, and should not be relied on as legal advice.  Every situation and circumstance may be different. If you have any specific legal questions relating to your particular practice or circumstance, you should seek legal consultation.  By participating in this presentation, the participant hereby agrees not to video record, audio record, capture, screenshot, stream, share, or copy the presentation in any other way without the express permission of the Association and the speaker.  The Association intends to aggressively pursue any and all legal remedies available to vindicate their intellectual property rights.

On this episode of Trico Tidbits, John talks to Laura Halverson Trico EVP, on why you should use a REALTOR®.

On this new episode, John discusses real estate social media strategies with Brenton Hudak, Industry Relations Manager.

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By participating in this presentation, participant hereby acknowledges that the lecture, public talk, panel discussions, or event (“presentations”) are being streamed for their convenience and information only.  The Association authorizes the presenters to make the audio and video stream available to the membership for general purposes of education or general information.  Because this event is privately streamed to the membership, the Association has a reasonable expectation of privacy in the materials presented.  The Association retains any and all copyrights they have in the streamed presentations and nothing in this acknowledgement limits their rights to publish or otherwise use the presentation as they see fit.   Participant acknowledges that the information provided through the presentations are just the opinions of the presenters.  The information being provided is not necessarily the opinion of the board of directors, staff, the membership, and should not be relied on as legal advice.  Every situation and circumstance may be different. If you have any specific legal questions relating to your particular practice or circumstance, you should seek legal consultation.  By participating in this presentation, the participant hereby agrees not to video record, audio record, capture, screenshot, stream, share, or copy the presentation in any other way without the express permission of the Association and the speaker.  The Association intends to aggressively pursue any and all legal remedies available to vindicate their intellectual property rights.   
 

On this new episode of Trico Tidbits, John speaks to Mayor of Walnut, Andrew Rodriguez.  If you buy & sell homes in Walnut, don’t miss this.

In this episode, John talks to REALTOR® and Trico Director, Lisa Mejri, about today’s market and Organized Real Estate

In this episode, John speaks to Tri-Counties Government Affairs Director, Christine Schachter, about local government issues that impact real estate.

In this episode of Trico Tdibits Real Estate Podcast, John Yacoub sits down with Mayor of Diamond Bar Steve Tye.  Get to know Steve Tye and what's going on within the City of Diamond Bar.

In this first episode of Trico Tidbits Real Estate Podcast, host John Yacoub talks with Tri-Counties Government Affairs Director Tim Shaw to discuss the State Tax Portability Initiative.