The Jon Sanchez Show

Could the American Dream lie outside the US? A number of homebuyers are looking beyond our borders not just for a retirement home or investment, but for an actual place to live. Coming up the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we'll tell you why parts of the Carribean are suddenly a hot new real estate market...for middle class Americans.

What do you hire a 22-year-old college graduate for these days?  For a growing number of bosses, the answer is not much—AI can do the work instead.  So, if you are a young person entering the workforce or someone with a few grey hairs who is transitioning to another career, your new competitor is AI.  Today on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we'll be joined by Dr. Dennis Sanchez to advise on how to make AI your friend and not your foe.

It's been a wild ride this past week with jobs, tariffs, trade and interest rates dominating the news. Coming up on the Jon Sanchez Show, we'll help you digest today's job report and make sense of all the headlines from the week that was when it comes to your money. Plus, does the weak jobs report mean a rate cut is near? The week in review and more today at 3pm.

Condo sellers haven't faced a market this weak in more than a decade. Prices are down, supply is up and sellers often feel lucky to get an offer.  In several parts of the country, prospective buyers hold most of the cards. Sellers are eager to unload condominiums.  If you're a condo buyer, you hold the cards and we'll tell you why, this afternoon on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm.

All eyes are on the Fed today—will they hold steady, hike, or hint at cuts ahead? The markets on edge, and your portfolio could be too. Join us this afternoon as we break down the decision, the market reaction, and what it means for your money—right here on The Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm!"

Are you sitting on a gold mine and don't even know it? Today on The Jon Sanchez Show, we're going to unlock the secrets of building long-term wealth through real estate — whether you're a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor, or planning your retirement income. From cash flow to tax advantages, appreciation to leverage — real estate remains one of the most powerful tools for wealth creation. Let's dive in at 3pm!"

This afternoon on the Jon Sanchez at 3pm, we'll recap the volatile day and once again, look ahead to the incredibly busy week ahead.  Then, we'll be joined by Dr. Dennis Sanchez aka the AI Doctor to discuss a very important topic….Are you on the positive side of AI?  Meaning, are you being AI reactive in your personal and business life or are you being proactive?  Hopefully, it is the latter!

It's been a wild week on Wall Street with interest rates, trade pacts, home sales and a Presidential visit to the fed all playing a role in what the markets did. Coming up on The Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we'll make sense of everything that happened and impacted your money as well as a  look ahead to next week and the very important Fed meeting.

New figures from home sales data show the Western Region of the country was down more than 14% year over year.  Coming up on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, the boys and I will be joined by a very special guest, Richard Lace of Lace Appraisals to help us break down the dismal numbers and explain, especially when compared to the Midwest and South, why we were down so much.

Jimmy Buffet created a $275 million estate before he passed away in 2023.  Two days ago, his wife who is a co-trustee of his estate and the other co-trustee, his business manager, have now sued each other, something I am sure Jimmy Buffet would be furious about.  You see, he thoughtfully created his living trust but he made one major mistake.  I'll tell you what it is, so you don't do the same thing, today on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm.

A new report from Realtor.com says that the people between the ages of 60-80 now control an astounding $19 trillion or nearly 40% in housing wealth.  But guess what?  Gen Xers own $14 trillion, millennials $9.9 trillion and Gen Zer's only $4.38 trillion.  But will they share the wealth and free up some inventory? We'll let you know the answer, today on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm.

Your company's CEO is literally comparison shopping right now.  You cost your company thousands of dollars in salary plus benefits, you want vacation days and you have anopinion.  AI costs less than a coffee budget and never complains.  Jobs are being slashed due to AI and you need to ask if you are next.  This afternoon on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we'll be joined by an AI expert, my brother Dr. Dennis Sanchez to discuss an AI Survival Guide.

It's been a crazy week on Wall Street….fom earnings shocks and inflation data swings to more Fed jawboning, Trump's threats and a market looking for direction. I'll break down what moved the markets, which sectors shined, and which ones stumbled. Plus, we'll talk about what this week's action means for your money heading into next week. Tune in at 3pm—I'll help you cut through the noise and make sense of it all… only on The Jon Sanchez Show!

Are they just giving up? A new report appears to show home sellers are sick of having to lower the price of their house over and over again and are just pulling out of the market. Is that happening here? Also, today's NAHB data shows homebuilders are slashing prices.  Coming up on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we'll see if this is a trend, and what you can do if your home is not selling at the price you want.

He won't fire him, yet. but President Trump didn't hold back on how he felt on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's job performance. Coming up on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, what the consequences of firing Powell could be, and why won't Powell just lower the interest rate like the President wants?

One very prominent American economist is NOT very bullish on housing right now. In fact, he says the market for homes is in such dire straits, he's offering a "red flare" warning that it could soon impact the rest of the American economy, and not in a good way. Coming up on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm today, we'll ask the experts, Cory and Dwight, if they agree?

After decades of hard work, building wealth, raising families, and chasing dreams, the next chapter awaits. But here's the truth: retirement isn't just a date on a calendar—it's a strategy. This afternoon on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, I'll review 9 essential steps to retire with confidence, clarity, and purpose—so you don't just stop working… you start living.”

Jon walks you through how the latest round of tariffs and the passage of President Trump's major tax bill affect you and your business.

How did the local housing market shape up in June? Jon and Cory Edge with Edge Realty recap it all for you.

Planning for your retirement? Maybe you've already started the process. Either way, Jason Gaunt says you'll need to follow these pivotal steps for a smooth transition.

Are you tired of dealing with constantly renting homes and apartments? Join Jon and Dwight Millard as they give you seven ways you can go from renter to homeowner, and what to look out for when applying for a mortgage.

Jon and Jason Gaunt talk about the inverse affect on the stock market brought on by "One Big Beautiful Bill" passage. 

33,000 private sector jobs lost. That's according to a report from payroll processor ADP. It's a change from forecasts expecting the addition of about 100,000 jobs.  Also this morning,  Microsoft announced a layoff of 4% of their global workforce or 9,000 people.  Today on the Jon Sanchez Show 3pm, we'll break down what's behind the losses and look at whether this is the beginning of a downward trend.

Well, we are hopefully just days away from congress passing the “Big, Beautiful, Tax Bill”.  As some of the details are still being worked out, we thought it's time to dissect what we know at this point.  Remember, the president has told congress that it needs to be on his desk by July 4th.  Many components may impact your life.  We'll let you know what they are, this afternoon on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm.

An aggressive trade war, Middle East tensions and AI competition overseas…2025 challenges, that now, do not seem to matter.  You see today, we closed at all time highs for the Nasdaq and the S&P 500.  The market has rebounded over 20% since hitting its low in early April, a remarkable feat.  But how did it happen?  As investors, what lessons can we learn?  I'll let you know, this afternoon on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm.

We have been discussing the importance of estate planning for your overall financial life.  But when it comes to choosing the executor of your estate, meaning the person who will handle your trust and estate upon your passing, your executor should have specific skills especially when it comes to real estate.  This afternoon on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we'll let you know 9 qualities your executor should have.

According to Modern Family Law, 40-50% of first marriages end in divorce, 60-67% of second marriages fail and for third marriages over 70% don't make it.  To make matters worse, many times there are blended families involved, ie kids from a previous marriage.  This can create an estate planning nightmare.  Today on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we'll discuss why it is critical to have an estate plan if you have a blended family.

When it comes to housing, Fed Chair Jerome Powell says "restoring price stability" is the best thing we can do to help that market. What does that mean, and how would that work? Coming up on the Jon Sanchez Show today at 3pm, we'll talk about what Chairman Powell had to say on the housing market and the prospects for a rate cut. Spoiler alert, he says maybe we'll cut in July! All that and more today at 3.

How the world has changed in the last few days.   After the US bombing in Iran over the weekend and today's Iranian missile attacks on US military bases, what's the impact on your portfolio?  Today on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we'll talk about the things you should be doing to safeguard your retirement accounts in the face of global uncertainty. 

It was a week filled with significant events.  From the war between Israel and Iran, concerns of U.S. involvement to the fed interest rate decision.  But what is the market telling us?  I'll share with you the answer, this afternoon on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm as we review the week on Wall Street.

Today we received news that the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged at 4.25-4.50%, with a rough cocktail of lower growth and higher inflation expected in the intermediate term. Today at 3pm on the Jon Sanchez Show, we will discuss the reaction to this news and how it may affect your portfolio and the markets going forward.

It seems tariffs and supply chain issues have fallen from the top news headlines, but in reality, businesses both big and small are dealing with them every day.  This afternoon on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we'll be joined by Dr. Robyn Brunscher and Assistant Research Professor, Frederick Steinmann both from UNR to discuss how businesses are surviving in these unknown tariff times.

As the world watches closely the events between Israel and Iran, you as an investor may be wondering what you should be doing, especially after Friday's 770 point drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.  This afternoon on the Jon Sanchz Show at 3pm, we'll give you our portfolio strategies to handle the current environment.

It's summer time and you want a vacation.  You're tired of hotels, you love one specific area of the country for vacations and you now feel it's time to buy a vacation home there.  But how do you do it?  It all starts with the understanding the loan process for a second home, deciding if you want to generate some rental income and how to title it.  This afternoon on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we'll share with you the entire vacation home buying process.

Today the Treasury auctioned $38B of 10-year Treasury notes and has two more auctions planned later this week. But what does this mean? Today on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we will update you on How the U.S. Government Borrows to Fund Its Massive Budget Shortfall as well as the market's reaction to China/US trade deal discussions and more.

It's apparently a hot new trend in home buying. Gen Z brothers and sisters going in together on purchasing a house and living there together. What could go wrong, what you should and should not do when buying a home with a sibling? We'll let you know, this afternoon on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm.

Top trade officials are meeting their Chinese counterparts in London this week, for talks aimed at resolving an ongoing trade dispute between the world's two largest economies. But before we get too excited, many analysts say the talks are unlikely to solve any tariff issues.  So what do they hope to accomplish and what could be the market reaction and the impact to your portfolio?  We'll let you know, this afternoon on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm.

This morning, we got news of a better-than-expected payroll number for May, leading to a green day in the markets, but is the worst behind us? Today on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we will recap the day and the week and let you know what we thing the markets are telling us!

Today on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, the real estate team will cover the new MLS data for May which shows some interesting trends in housing and prices in the area.

Often, we hear terms on financial television and podcasts that go right over our heads…even us. Today on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we will go over many of the buzz words they are thrown around and help you better understand what they mean to you and your investments.

AI may offer wonderful investment areas to focus on for the future, but these new technologies bring new scams and worries. Today on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we will discuss financial literacy and how to protect against scams in this new digital age.

If you are in retirement, you most likely derive a large portion of your income from your portfolio.  Do it right and your income could last you for years.  Do it wrong, and you may find yourself going back to work….something no retiree wants.  This afternoon on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we'll discuss 5 common mistakes retirees make when withdrawing money and what you can do to avoid them.

So much for the China trade truce. China and the US might be heading right back on the tariff train following a tweet from President Trump and a response from China. Is the cool-off over, and what's that mean for your money if it is? Plus inflation is down...somewhat. How does that impact interest rates? We'll talk about that and more...on the Jon Sanchez Show. Today at 3.

To ensure your rental properties are viewed by the IRS as a business and not just a passive investment, you need to demonstrate that you are operating them with regular, continuous and substantial involvement-consistent with a trade or business under IRS guidelines.  Join me today on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm for our 9 point plan.

I spent the last week, along with my family, planning for the end of my father's life.  I will say it was one of the hardest weeks of my life.  Not only did I have to deal with the emotional side of things, but I was given the responsibility of handling his estate planning and financial issues.   This afternoon on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, I want to share with you what I learned so you and your family can be prepared when this time of life happens to you or a loved one.

Knowledge is the key when it comes to owning investment real estate.  Knowing what has made others successful, should help propel your success. This afternoon on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we'll share with you 9 lessons from those that have succeeded in the world of investment real estate.

This week the markets have digested the move above 5% on long term US bonds as well as renewed 50% tariff threats on the EU from President Trump. Today on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we will recap the week in the markets and fill you in on what to expect in the shortened trading week ahead.

Thinking about retirement, but a lot of your equity is tied up in your home? Today on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we will discuss the process, as well as the pros and cons of reverse mortgages and how they can unlock your home's equity value.

Retirement is coming for us no matter how hard we try to procrastinate the process of planning for it. Today on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we will tackle some of the most popular retirement savings questions and catch you up on the market moving news of the day.

Younger generations are now the dominant buying groups, with distinct preferences for urban amenities, flexible spaces, and technology-integrated homes. Today on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we will discuss how the market has changed given the buyers are getting younger and the sellers may be getting older.