Relationships and Real Estate
A fun local Santa Clarita podcast, where Chris and Cori Silva discuss current events, hot topics, and all things Relationships and Real Estate! www.RelationshipsandRealEstatepodcast.com
S06E32: Summer Heat but Fall Menus?
It’s 103 degrees outside and Starbucks is telling us it’s fall. 😂 Apparently we’re supposed to be drinking pumpkin spice lattes while sweating through our clothes!
This week we’re talking about:
🎃 Pumpkin Spice season is officially here — we’re trying the PSL and pumpkin muffin LIVE
🔥 The devastating Main Street fire in Newhall & what happens to Old Town Newhall now
🎳 Santa Clarita Lanes, old-school SCV businesses we miss & what we’d do with the Valencia Mall
🏠 Should the west side of SCV finally get a Costco?
🚗 Tesla says our tires are...
S06E31: Kicked out of a restaurant?
School is back, summer is officially a memory, and somehow our schedules went from “what should we do today?” to “WHY DO WE HAVE SO MUCH GOING ON?!” 😂
This week we’re talking about:
🏫 The first week of school, morning chaos? extracurriculars & whether parents should make kids join clubs and sports
🎃 D23 announcements, Oogie Boogie Nights & the Nightmare Before Christmas takeover
🌺 The Hawaiian hurricane, California’s new tire law & Target telling employees to stop opening Pokémon packs
💚 The new Lanterns series, DC superheroes & that unforgettable Ryan Reynolds Green Lantern movie
⚾ Hello...
S06E30: Back to School!
Summer break is officially OVER. 😭 The backpacks are packed, the outfits are picked, and the kids are heading back to school… whether anyone is ready or not!
This week we’re talking about:
🏫 Back-to-school shopping, teacher reveals & those “recommended, not required” school supplies
🍿 Is Spider-Man bringing people back to the theaters?
🐙 Pokémon cards, Target opening packs & the battle against resellers
🏀 The Lakers are changing hands again
🐉 House of the Dragon’s Season 3 finale & whether it’s time to jump back in
⚾ Hello Kitty Night at Dodger Stadium!
Plus, we...
S06E29: Final Week of Summer Break
Apparently summer has an expiration date… and nobody told the kids. 😂 We’ve got just over a week until school starts, so naturally we’re all scrambling to figure out bedtime, school supplies, and how to squeeze in every last bit of summer fun!
This week we’re talking about:
🏫 The back-to-school countdown, bedtime battles & the $530 school supply haul
🎃 PSL season is coming, plus crypto chaos & the latest on the Eaton Fire
🍿 Chris desperately trying to get Spider-Man tickets
🛒 Are high prices finally changing the way people shop at Costco?
🦷 A surpr...
S06E28: 400th Class and Summer Break
☀️ Summer Break over already?! Between beach days, Pokémon hunts, open houses, and squeezing in every last family adventure before school starts, we're making these final weeks count! 😅
This week we're talking about:
☀️ The summer heat, rattlesnake season & Disneyland's water fiasco.⛽ Gas prices, world headlines & the latest SoCal news.💪 Cori's 400th Orange theory class, yoga updates & more beach days.🏖️ Pokémon sleepovers, family adventures & making memories that matter.🏡 A home sold over asking, new escrows, FHA 203(k) loans & why buyers need to do their homework.💰 The shocking HOA and Mello-Roos fees in FivePoint—and what it could mean for homeowners.🎉 Fin...S06E27: Pokémon Drops and Open Houses
🎮 We didn't have "joining the Pokémon underground" on our 2026 bingo card... but here we are! Between camping out at Target before sunrise, racing to Barnes & Noble for the latest drops, beach days, and open houses, it's been one wild summer. 😂
This week we're talking about:
☀️ Beating the heat with the ultimate Oxnard summer hack.🌊 Floods, water main breaks & the latest parasite update.⚽ The World Cup Final, The Odyssey & summer entertainment.🎮 Pokémon Fridays, Target campouts, Barnes & Noble drops & collector life.🏖️ Beach days, orcas, family fun & giving back through the backpack drive.🎢 Six Flags, Concerts in the Park & local community h...S06E26: Heat Wave and Parasites
🎒 Wait... school is only a month away?! Didn't summer just start? Between the heat wave, beach days, Pokémon mania, and real estate news, we've got a lot to catch up on! 😅
This week we're talking about:
🎒 Back-to-school countdown, year-round school & spooky season.🌡️ The California heat wave, beach weather & bizarre parasite headlines.🥊 McGregor's shocking fight, World Cup drama & viral Starbucks cups.🪙 Trump's $1 coin, Pokémon craziness & Cori's latest score.🏖️ Oxnard adventures, open houses & summer staycations.🏡 The latest real estate trends, ADUs, buyer opportunities & Santa Clarita updates.🎶 Concerts in the Park, local businesses, fire season & more.🎧 Press play for another week o...
S06E25: 4th of July and Oxnard Summer
☀️ Summer heat showed up late... but now it's making up for lost time! Between the heat, holiday fun, beach trips, and AI taking over everything, we've got plenty to catch up on. 😅
This week we're talking about:
☀️ Surviving the summer heat & Fourth of July highlights.🚗 Traffic, wildfires & the latest celebrity headlines.🏖️ Five days in Oxnard and why we're obsessed with the beach lifestyle.⚾ Summer bucket lists, Pokémon hunting & World Cup fever.🤖 Would you let AI run your life for a week?💪 Fitness updates, Orange theory & yoga check-ins.🏡 The Santa Clarita market, bridge loans & our newest listings.🥊 McGregor's return, v...S06E24: First of the Month
🎆 We blinked, half the year disappeared, and somehow it's already July! Who keeps hitting the fast-forward button... and can they please stop? 😂
This week we're talking about:
📅 New California laws you might not know about.🏡 The reverse mortgage headline every Realtor is discussing.🤖 Crypto, AI, SpaceX & LeBron drama.🏖️ Oxnard house updates, a new drone & summer adventures.🎵 Hollywood Bowl tips, concerts, playdates & family fun.🧘 Yoga, fresh juice & healthy habits.🏠 New listings, buyer opportunities & what's happening in the local market.🇺🇸 Fourth of July plans & Disney's new late-entry tickets.🎧 Hit play for all the laughs, stories, and real estate insights you won't want to...
S06E23: Father's Day and Summer Break
Half the year is already gone... how did that happen?! 😳 Summer is in full swing, Father's Day is in the books, and we've got plenty to catch up on this week.
In this episode:
👨👧 Father's Day recap — The best cards ever, family traditions, and how dads really want to celebrate.🎬 Toy Story 5 & Disney drama — Was it worth the wait? Plus, Oogie Boogie tickets are already here and Disney has everyone talking.🛍️ Prime Day temptations — AirPods, gadgets, AI robots, and why the one thing you want is never on sale.⚽ Summer sports update — Team USA keeps rolling in the World Cup, the NBA Dra...S06E22: School's Out and Fire Scare
School's out for summer... and somehow we've already had an evacuation, open houses, braces, and enough excitement to last the whole season! 😅
In this episode:
🔥 The fire that came way too close to home — How we found out, what we packed, evacuating with the kids, and what every family should do if a wildfire hits their neighborhood.☀️ Summer break is officially here! — Surviving the first week with the kids, swimming, sleepovers, parks, and family fun.⚽ The World Cup is in town — Shakira, Team USA's big win, and whether they can make a serious run.🥊 UFC at the White House — The...S06E21: New Mayor? and the Colonoscopy
We disappeared for a week... don't worry, Chris survived! 😅 After a little medical procedure, we're finally back and we've got a lot to catch up on.
In this episode:
🏥 Chris's colonoscopy — What's worse: the prep or the procedure?🗳️ California primaries & local zoning — Plus, did Chris and Cori vote for Spencer Pratt?☀️ Summer is here! — Vacation plans, beach days, and surviving soaring gas prices.🎬 Toy Story 5's villain is... an iPad?! — Are your kids officially iPad kids?🤖 Is AI coming for your job? — The conversation everyone is having.🏡 Real estate market update — Buy now or wait until 2027? Plus, the growing gap between homeow...S06E20: Memorial Day and Summer Kick off!
Summer is almost here, gas is expensive, school is ending, and somehow Chris is preparing for a colonoscopy. The 2026 bingo card is getting weird.
This week Chris and Cori recap a packed Memorial Day weekend, beach adventures, their anniversary celebration, school events, real estate wins, backyard trends, and why Grandpa may no longer be trusted with TV spoilers.
🔥 This episode:
• Memorial Day weekend fun
• Burbank-to-Hawaii flights
• Star Wars & TV talk
• Spools vs. swimming pools
• The SCV Backpack Drive
• Honoring April Rego
• School year wrap...
S06E19: 21st Wedding Anniversary
Gas could hit $8 a gallon, fire season is knocking on the door, and somehow Chris and Cori are still trying to decide if it's time to go back to Disneyland.
This week the Silva's discuss Memorial Day plans, their 21st wedding anniversary, new attractions coming to Valencia, summer travel concerns, PTA adventures, BJJ victories, real estate horror stories, and one escrow that fell apart because a buyer forgot to make a mortgage payment.
🔥 This episode:
• Fire season & air quality concerns
• New restaurants and entertainment in Valencia
• Disneyland updates & summer plans
...S06E18: Mother's Day and Chores
Remember when the future promised us robot assistants, flying cars, and endless free time? Instead we're arguing over dishes, sitting on hold with the IRS, and fighting people for Pokémon cards.
This week Chris and Cori tackle chore wars, AI replacing jobs, kids learning Spanish, Mother's Day celebrations, real estate scams, Pokémon vending machine drama, orthodontist memories, and Chris's latest Spinatomy adventure.
🔥 This episode:
• Chore division & dishwashing debates
• AI, robots & future careers
• Duolingo and learning Spanish
• Real estate fraud warnings
• IRS frustration stories
• Pokémon...
S06E17: It's gonna be May
Is it too late to keep saying “It’s Gonna Be May?” Asking for Cori.
This week Chris and Cori tackle Mother's Day plans, missing keys, mystery illnesses, Pokémon mania, PTA life, patio furniture sticker shock, and whether a dog should ever be off leash. Plus, could Pokémon be taking over Universal Studios, are AI data centers worth the cost, and what life lesson did Chris share with the graduating young men of MOT?
🔥 This episode:
• Mother's Day & early gifts
• Spirit Airlines chaos
• Gas prices & the economy
• PTA meetin...
S06E16: Final Days of April
We’re in the final stretch of April… Friday it turns into MAY, and somehow 2026 is already moving like it’s on fast forward.
Also, did anyone else notice the world is basically part politics, part AI disasters, part $8 Taco Bell quesadillas right now? 😅
Yeah… this episode covers all of it.
🎙️ On this episode:
• “It’s gonna be May” season kickoff
• White House headlines + political chaos discussion
• California Governor’s debate breakdown (cost of living wars)
• AI deleting entire databases in 9 seconds 🤖
• Amazon vs AI + why people are rejecting it<...
S06E15: Earth Day and 4/20
4/20 just passed, Earth Day is here… so whether you were saving the planet or just saving your snacks, we’ve got questions 🌎😂
Welcome to another episode where things get a little “high level”… and a little too real.
🎙️ On this episode:
• 4/20 jokes + Earth Day vibes 🌱
• Goats taking over Santa Clarita (on purpose) 🐐
• New Yard House chaos + Texas Roadhouse hype
• Pacoima plane crash headlines
• Surprise Oxnard trip + whale festival 🐳
• Beach days, dolphins & puzzle grind
• PTA meeting updates
• Pokémon vending machine secrets unlocked
• Orthodontist...
S06E14: Tax Day and Gas Prices
Mid-April check-in: gas prices are wild, cars are getting repo’d, someone’s drilling into gas tanks… and somehow we’re talking AI lawsuits, BJJ, and FroYo plans in the same episode 😅
Yeah, this one is a ride.
🎙️ On this episode:
• Gas prices chaos + car repossessions 🚗
• Food poisoning survival story (brutal)
• Back to Orange Theory + DRi Tri challenge
• Snoring struggles… sleep study time? 😴
• Tax Day—filed or extended?
• Spring Break recap + playdates with the Parks
• HOA drama + hillside issues 🌄
• Oxnard updates + backyard upgrades
• T...
S06E13: Spring Break and Disneyland
Spring Break is in full swing… the kids are home, Disneyland trips are “one and done” (sure 😏), and somehow gas prices are STILL rising. What is going on right now?!
We’re back with another packed episode—family chaos, real estate wins, and some wild AI talk you didn’t see coming.
🎙️ On this episode:
• Spring Break survival mode + travel plans
• Gas prices climbing past $6 in CA 😳
• Iran ceasefire—what does it actually mean?
• Tax Day prep + meeting the new CPA
• Disneyland marathon day (5am to 10pm!)
• Oxnard family ta...
S06E12: April Fools
What do April Fools, Yoshi bobbleheads selling for $300, and backyard sewer takeovers have in common? Absolutely nothing… which is exactly why you need to hear this episode.
Wake up, it’s the first of the month, and we’re covering EVERYTHING.
🎙️ On this episode:
• April Fools’ best (and worst) pranks
• Summer movie hype + Moana backlash
• Mario sequel + Dodgers/Yoshi madness
• Devil Wears Prada 2 👀
• AI chaos + Sora shutdown fallout
• Gas prices, Iran tensions, and what’s next
• Backyard easements turning into nightmares
• Spring Break, pizza part...
S06E11: Dodgers and Disneyland
Layoffs in the headlines, Dodgers opening day chaos, and a Disneyland trip during record spring break crowds!
Welcome to the 4th week of March — we’re less than a week away from April.
This episode:
• Epic Games layoffs and what it signals right now
• Dodgers opening day — hype, price talk, and fan reactions
• Disneyland recap — heat, long waits, and unforgettable moments
• Airport delays and travel safety making national news
• Family life: Disney magic, baby snuggles, and grandparent MVP moments
• Fitness wins, routines, and real progress update...
S06E10: AI and Heatwaves
90 degree heat in March and people claiming they sold homes using ONLY AI… yeah, we’ve got a lot to talk about.
This episode:
• Heat wave hitting like it’s already summer
• Oscars recap + what’s actually worth watching
• K-pop taking over (again) and a singalong adventure
• Bitcoin stuck, Fed updates, and what it all means
• Gas prices climbing… again 😩
• Fitness push: 50-a-days, boxing, and transformation results
• Kids winning (honors orchestra, sleepovers, living their best lives)
• Anniversary staycation + a must-try Italian spot in Oxnard
• The “s...
S06E09: Gas Prices and Daylight Savings
Gas over $5, losing an hour of sleep, and now talk of getting taxed per mile driven… what is going on right now?
Welcome to the second week of March — and while California is looking like a perfect early spring, everything else feels a little chaotic.
This episode, we’re talking daylight savings struggles, rising gas prices, and how that could actually change the way people live and drive.
We catch up on real life too: sick kids, gym challenges, tech headaches, trampoline parks, Pokémon chaos, and a story that ends with… forgetting the dog i...
S06E08: Welcome to March!
Should your rent be cheaper in February… because the month is shorter? Yeah people are actually arguing that right now.
Welcome to the first week of March, back to 31 days and moving fast.
This episode’s got everything: Pokémon Day chaos, beach days that changed minds, hiking through injuries, and realizing grapes now cost HOW much?!
We’re also checking in on fitness wins (and two-a-days?!), plus breaking down what’s really happening in real estate right now — homes moving fast, big shifts in ownership, and what it’ll actually take for buyers to jum...
S06E07: Goodbye Storms and Early Spring?
Final week of February already?! March is around the corner — which means Daylight Saving Time is almost here and longer, sunnier evenings are on the way. Who’s ready to spring forward? ☀️
This week we’re talking about:
• Pokémon mania (again), Girl Scout cookie follow-ups, and surviving the latest school stomach bug
• SkyZone birthday chaos, orchestra auditions, and a community fundraiser pushing $80K
• Fitness check-ins — five weeks into OrangeTheory and early-morning boxing discipline
• Family movie night reviews and why Wonder hit home
On the real estate front:
• New li...
S06E06: Four Day Weekend
February is wrapping up — rainstorms, sick kids, beach resets, and big real estate headlines. How’s your month going?
This week:
• Lunar New Year, Ramadan, and Ash Wednesday all in the same week
• Presale secured to see Nas, The Roots, and De La Soul at the Hollywood Bowl
• Valentine’s class parties, Girl Scout cookies, and a much-needed Silver Strand beach day
• Tenant rights, rent-to-own programs, and who really benefits
• Why FHA loans and ARMs are trending — and why self-employed buyers should be paying attention
Family life, finan...
S06E05: Will you be my Valentine?
Mid-February already?! Between rainstorms rolling through California and a four-day weekend ahead, this month is flying by.
This week we’re talking about:
• Valentine’s Day plans (29 years together!) and Chris’ thoughts on “artificial holidays”
• Friday the 13th superstitions — and who in this marriage actually believes in them 👀
• Super Bowl reactions — the game, the commercials, and that halftime show
• The reality of chaperoning a 3rd-grade field trip and trusting your parent instincts with ENT visits
On the money side:
• Why more buyers are choosing FHA loans and ARMs right now
S06E04: Welcome to February!
February is here… and while the rest of the country braces for six more weeks of winter, we’re over here in California asking: are we about to get hit with a per-mile driving tax instead? 😳
This week we’re talking about:
• The proposed California driving tax and what it could mean for families and commuters
• A measles exposure at Disneyland Resort — would you still take your kids?
• Super Bowl Sunday hype and the jaw-dropping cost of commercials during the Super Bowl
• Real estate momentum, rising CA Fair Plan insurance premiums...
S05E03: Are You Ready For More?
January has been a lot.
So… do you want more? 😅
Because we’ve officially hit the final week of January 2026 and this one still has plenty to unpack.
This episode is a real-time check-in on health, family, fitness, and major real estate moves as we ask the honest question: have you had enough yet?
In this episode:
January burnout, sickness recovery, and MLK weekend resetsGetting kids back to school and back on scheduleFitness updates: Cori’s Transformation Challenge & Chris’s Daily 50 momentumSleep, snoring, and whether a sleep study is officially on the tabl...S06E02: Middle of January
Halfway through January already be honest… have you kept your New Year’s resolution, or did it tap out on January 9th? 😅
This week, we’re catching up on health, fitness, Disney drama, real estate moves, family life, and the chaos happening around us, all in one packed episode.
In this episode:
Cori’s lingering cough & real-life fitness check-ins (Orange Theory… what’s going on?)Chris, the Daily 50, and accountability strugglesDisney line-cutting drama, lost perks, and Magic Keys officially back on saleRAM prices explodingIs tourism to the U.S. slowing down and why?Back to school wins...S06E01: New Year, New Season!
Season 6 is officially here, and we’re kicking off the new year with real life updates, real estate talk, and everything in between.
In this episode:
Surviving the brutal cold/flu, getting back to workouts, and whether New Year’s resolutions ever actually stickFlat tires, nonstop rain, potholes, and why the roads feel extra rough right nowHow we rang in the new year, what we’re watching, and whether staying up till midnight is still a thingPrivate equity buying everything, NFL playoff talk, and Raiders draft dramaA wild Disneyland line-cutting incident and where we land on theme...S05E47: Season Finale, Goodbye 2025!
That’s a wrap on 2025. 🎉
The final episode of the year is here and we’re closing it out with real talk, reflections, and what’s coming next.
In this episode:
We survived 2025… are we ready for 2026?Christmas storms, canceled plans & end-of-year exhaustionResolutions: setting them, skipping them, or redefining themFitness updates: OTF, Daily 50 & staying consistentWinter break with kids—loving it or over it?Cori’s birthday celebrations (and surprises)Christmas Eve & Christmas Day recapHoliday movies that are non-negotiableStranger Things finale reactions 📺A family wedding 💍Year-end real estate numbers & milestonesRent vs. buy in SCV—what the numbers actually sa...S05E46: Christmas Special!
Merry Christmas from Relationships and Real Estate with Chris and Cori Silva!!!
If you haven’t locked into the holiday spirit yet, time is officially running out. This Christmas special is packed with holiday chaos, family wins, local updates, and year-end real estate talk.
In this episode:
Are you actually ready for Christmas?December goals: hitting them or surviving?Cori’s birthday week 🎂Client Appreciation Event recap (ice skating, crafts & Santa 🎅)Holiday shopping stress: done, behind, or ignoring it?Moms & Christmas shopping—sound familiar?Stockings, wrapping, and last-minute traditionsReal tree or fake… did the Silva's commit...S05E45: Feeling the Holiday Spirit?
We’re officially 10 days into December and asking the big questions: are you feeling festive or already overwhelmed?
In this episode:
Why December always feels like a sprintBirthday month chaos (Cori + our producer 🎂)Is it rude to ask someone their age?Birthday plans vs. expectationsThe final countdown to ChristmasHoliday shopping: done, started, or panicking?White Elephant, Secret Santa, or kids only?Who still doesn’t have a Christmas tree up?Lights up or still in boxes?Elf on the Shelf mishaps 👀Chris gets an early Christmas miracle—lost photos recoveredPlus: big stories floating around right now…👉 Downl...
S05E44: Thanksgiving on Vacation!
We’re kicking off December after an unplugged Thanksgiving in Hawaii! We're coming home to big news, lost luggage, and real estate wins.
In this episode:
Thanksgiving in Hawaii (North Shore waves + Santino’s birthday)The hotel lost Santino’s bag 😬Porto’s on Thanksgiving… absolute chaosOxnard project officially passed final inspections ✅Real vs. fake Christmas trees 🎄Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals (worth it or nah?)Holiday memories & unpacking old traumaMedical insurance costs climbing againCostco, tariffs & affordability talkReal estate update: inventory down, deals upRentals in Saugus & Sylmar + Valencia condo updateInterest rates, refi's & a new DSCR loanPlus what’s...
S05E43: Thanksgiving, Hawaii and getting Hacked.
The Silva's are getting ready to Head to Hawaii to celebrate Thanksgiving, Santino's Birthday and try to enjoy a little vacation. Will everything work out before they leave?
This week we’re teasing:
• Tree lighting mania Newhall, The Grove, Rockefeller 🌲✨
• Holiday decorating, Christmas movies, and Tino’s full Bah Humbug era 📽️😅
• Round two of rain storms rolling in 🌧️
• Why there’s no episode next week 👀
Catching Up with the Silva's:
• Nola roasting Chris for never using his office desk
• Chris falling for a phishing scam and “hacking” himself (pl...
S05E42: The One Where Popcorn Starts a Fight 🍿
It’s cold, it’s cloudy, it’s November and somehow the biggest meltdown this week was Nola losing it because Chris wouldn’t buy her popcorn. Buckle up. 🌧️😂
This episode we’re tackling:
• Cori renewing her broker’s license like a superhero 💼✨
• Light Up Mainstreet, are we actually going this year? 🎄
• Chris ranking in the top 2% of all SCV realtors (!!) 🏆🏡
• Silva Realty Event at the Cube with Santa! 🎅😬
• Cori finally finding a Pokémon card plug 🃏⚡
• Who's black Friday this year? 🛒🖤
• Disney vs. YouTube TV chaos + RIP Magic Keys 📺🐭
• A real talk momen...
S05E41: Welcome to November!
Halloween hangovers, daylight savings chaos, and the Dodgers bringing it home! 🎃⚾️ From class parties and trick-or-treating adventures (including a spooky restroom emergency!) to surviving Orange Theory Hell Week and dealing with final inspection frustrations at the Oxnard project, the Silva's are juggling it all.
Chris recaps the Give A Turkey event and the touching story of a man in need, while we reflect on gratitude, giving back, and the joy (and exhaustion) of the holiday season ahead. We also share big news about our upcoming “Skating Into the Season” client appreciation event — you won’t want to miss who’s comi...
S05E40: Halloween Special!
It’s the Halloween Special! Chris and Cori are in costume, the kids are joining as Team Avatar, and the Silva's are ready for spooky season and sugar highs alike. From full-size candy bar houses to last-minute pumpkin patch runs, it’s a festive kickoff to the final stretch of the year.
This week, the Silva's talk about a marathon World Series game that went 18 innings, the coming time change that’ll have the sun setting at 2 p.m., and how November somehow snuck up on us all. Plus — Santino’s now officially smarter than Chris (thanks, MOEMS), No...