The Mordeau Mortgage Podcast
Mortgage Loan Officers and entrepreneurs, Matt Morrell and Jason Thibodeau, share industry insights and chat with other dedicated professionals. Our goal is to provide meaningful education and value to the consumer and Real Estate professional alike.
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Episodes
67 episodes
Ep.67 Why Awareness and Integrity Matter in Business & Life
Sep 26, 2025 | In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Paul Gorman to have one of the most meaningful conversations we’ve shared on the channel. We dive deep into the world of financial services, but more importantly, into the human sid...
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Episode 67
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Ep.66 Bridge Loans & Backup Contracts: The Secret to Stress-Free Moves
Sep 17, 2025 | In this episode, Angie and I dive into a challenge so many homeowners are facing right now—feeling landlocked by their low mortgage rates. It’s tough to think about moving when your current payment is unbeatable, but your family ...
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Episode 66
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Ep.65 Big Tax Breaks & Bigger Problems: CPAs, AI & Real Estate Wealth
Sep 10, 2025 | In this episode, I sit down with Gabriel to unpack the challenges and opportunities shaping the CPA world today. From the growing shortage of new talent in accounting to the rise of AI, we explore what’s changing—and what will al...
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Episode 65
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Ep.64 Building a Legacy: How Family, Grit & Strategy Shape Success
Sep 6, 2025 | I sit down with my dad, Paul, to reflect on our family’s journey through entrepreneurship. From the chaotic early days of building a business to the pivotal lessons in quality, customer service, and perseverance, this conversation...
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Episode 64
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Ep.63 Reverse Mortgages Uncovered: Freedom or Financial Trap?
Sep 4, 2025 | In this episode, Mike and I unpack two big topics on everyone’s mind: what the Fed might do with interest rates and how reverse mortgages actually work for today’s retirees. We break down common myths (no, the bank doesn’t “take y...
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Episode 63
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Ep.62 Burnout Boundaries & Breakthroughs Therapy Lessons Realtors Need Now
Aug 30, 2025 | In this episode, I open up about something different — not interest rates or housing trends, but something that every realtor, loan officer, and entrepreneur silently battles: mental health.I sit down with my therapist, C...
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Episode 62
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Ep.61 Real estate wake-up call: Overpriced homes, ai strategies & the rise of social media
Aug 28, 2025 | In this episode, Jason Thibodeau sits down with his close friend and longtime client, Lane Stone of the Sack and Stone Team at Seven Gables Real Estate. Having worked together since 2009, Jason and Lane bring both personal histor...
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Episode 61
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Ep.60 Beyond the Comfort Zone: Leila’s Leap Into Independence
Aug 24, 2025 | In this episode, I sit down with Leila, a dedicated student at Washington State University and a dancer on their Division I team. Balancing academics with the demands of high-level competition, she brings a unique perspective on ...
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Episode 60
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Ep.59 The Ultimate 1031 Exchange Guide: Don’t Sell Without Watching This!
Aug 22, 2025 | In this episode, Matt sits down with Kayla Frerking of Leader 1031, one of the top experts in 1031 Exchanges, to break down everything investors need to know about this powerful tax strategy.Whether you’re selling your fi...
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Episode 59
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Ep.58 What No One Tells You About Real Estate & Interest
Aug 20, 2025 | Is the housing market in a bubble—or are we just facing a new kind of normal? In this thought-provoking episode, Jason and Mike dive deep into the realities of today’s housing market, interest rate trends, and how economic shifts...
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Episode 57
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Ep.57 AI Won’t Replace Realtors… Poor Adaptation Will
Aug 18, 2025 | In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Roberts to talk about the real, unfiltered side of working in real estate — the challenges that push us to grow and the lessons we wish we knew earlier. We dive into how AI is shaking up th...
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Episode 57
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Ep.56 New Markets, New Mindsets How to Lead Through Change
Aug 16, 2025 | In this powerful conversation, Jason and Matt pull back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed in the mortgage and real estate space during times of transition. From relocating their families and businesses to leading tea...
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Episode 56
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Ep.55 Why Relationships Matter More Than Sales in Real Estate
Aug 13, 2025 | In this episode, we sit down with Allen Neeley to talk all things real estate—and it’s not just about numbers and transactions. Alan shares how his banking background shaped the way he shows up for clients today, with a big focus...
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Episode 55
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Ep.54 Why Educated Buyers Win in Today’s Market
Aug 9, 2025 | Valerie Neely shares her journey into real estate, from her start in banking and mortgages to becoming a full-time Realtor. Valerie brings a unique perspective that helps her clients feel seen, heard, and empowered.She dis...
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Episode 54
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Ep.53 How One Mistake Can Cost You Your Dream Home
Are you a first-time homebuyer feeling overwhelmed by the process? In this episode, I sit down with Eduardo Castelan—a trusted real estate agent who’s helped countless buyers navigate today’s fast-moving market. 🏡We break down the real ...
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Episode 53
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Ep.52 This ONE Mistake Could Cost You Thousands on Your Mortgage
Jul 20, 2025 | Is the housing market finally cooling down—or just getting started again? In this episode, we break down what’s really happening with interest rates, buyer and seller dynamics, and how mortgage payments are impacting affordabilit...
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Episode 52
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Ep.51 From Broke to Building Wealth: Grit, Growth & the Game-Changing Power of Property
Jul 13, 2025 | In this episode, we explore the raw, real-life journey of stepping into real estate investing—early. From house hacking and hands-on renovations to navigating relationships and career building, this conversation unpacks what it's...
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Episode 51
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Ep.50 The Untold Struggles of Realtors: Burnout, Balance & Breaking the Stigma
Jun 28, 2025 | Real estate isn’t just about homes and deals—it’s about people, emotions, and the unseen struggles behind the scenes. In this heartfelt conversation, we open up about the emotional toll that real estate can take, especially on ne...
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Ep.49 Home Insurance in Crisis? What Every California Homebuyer Needs to Know
Jun 21, 2025 | I sat down with my buddy, and insurance pro, Mary Kate to break down the real struggles California homeowners are facing with insurance. From rising premiums to fewer options in fire zones, we dive into what’s really going on and...
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Episode 49
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Ep.48 The Market’s Changing, Are We Ready to Adapt?
Jun 14, 2025 | In this episode, we unpack the current California housing market—what’s shifting, what’s stabilizing, and what buyers and sellers really need to know in 2025. 🏡 As we sits down to explore rising inventory levels, high interest ra...
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Episode 48
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Ep.47 Sellers, Time to Get Strategic. What Agents Need to Know!
Jun 8, 2025 | The real estate market is shifting — and if you're buying or selling right now, this is the episode you need to hear. 🏡📉📈In this insightful conversation, Jason Thibodeau and Chrissy Riley break down what today’s shifting r...
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Episode 47
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Ep.46 Inventory, Interest Rates & Insights: What’s Really Driving the Housing Market
Jun 1, 2025 | In this meaningful conversation, Jason Thibodeau sits down with Logan Mohtashami, lead housing analyst at HousingWire, to talk about where the housing market really stands—and what that means for everyday people trying to make sen...
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Episode 46
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Ep.45 The Power of Empathy and Growth in Real Estate
In this episode, Jody Clegg shares her incredible journey of selling over 2,000 homes in coastal Orange County — and the mindset, habits, and relationships that helped her get there. 🌊🏡She discusses the importance of prioritizing health...
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Episode 45
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Ep.44 Mastering the Move Up: Real Estate Strategies That Actually Work PART 2
Real estate isn’t just about closing deals — it’s about building trust, understanding goals, and creating solutions that work for each client’s unique journey. 🏡✨In this inspiring and informative conversation, Jason Thomas and Ray Ortiz...
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Episode 44
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Ep.43 Mastering the Move Up: Real Estate Strategies That Actually Work PART I
Real estate isn’t just about closing deals — it’s about building trust, understanding goals, and creating solutions that work for each client’s unique journey. 🏡✨In this inspiring and informative conversation, Jason Thomas and Ray Ortiz...
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Episode 43
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