Steven Thacker at Keller Williams

06/22/2026

🏡 Thinking about buying a home but not sure where to start?
The truth is, your home-buying power comes down to three key numbers:
💰 Your income
📊 Your debt
🏦 Your savings for a down payment
Most people are surprised to learn they may qualify for more (or less) than they expected. Whether you're ready to buy now or just planning ahead, understanding these numbers is the first step toward homeownership.
Curious what your buying power looks like in today's market? Send me a message and let's run the numbers together—no pressure, just a conversation.

06/20/2026

🏡 Now Available in Creekside – Ontario, CA! 🏡
Welcome to 3732 Oak Creek Dr. Unit E, a downstairs 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offering 743 sq ft of comfortable living in one of Ontario's most desirable communities.
This well-maintained home features:
✨ Open-concept living and dining area
✨ Functional kitchen with breakfast bar
✨ Spacious primary suite with private bath and walk-in closet
✨ Two full bathrooms
✨ Private patio space
✨ Ground-floor convenience with no stairs inside the unit
✨ Access to Creekside's pools, spas, tennis courts, walking trails, and greenbelts
Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and major commuter routes.
💰 $2,400/month
📲 Message me today to schedule a private showing or request an application.

06/13/2026

Most people see the wins.
The sold signs. The business. The deals.
What they don't always see is the transition that came before it.
In this podcast, I talk about leaving the Air Force, figuring out who I was outside of the uniform, and building a career in real estate from the ground up. There were plenty of mistakes, setbacks, and lessons learned along the way, but every one of them helped shape the person and professional I am today.
If you're a veteran, entrepreneur, or just someone trying to figure out your next chapter, this one's for you.

Full episode available now 🎙️👇
https://youtu.be/oOjhKKXwKVY?si=ZKuueX6tdcna3coD

And yes, before anyone asks... the military haircut eventually grew out.

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06/12/2026

Last walk out of the UCR School of Business. 🎓
It’s a bittersweet feeling knowing this chapter is coming to an end. Between balancing real estate, property management, teaching, military experience, and life in general, earning this Master’s degree has been one of the most challenging and rewarding journeys I've taken.
Next week, I officially graduate, but today was my last day on campus and my last final. Somehow it felt appropriate to show up wearing a bucket hat for the occasion. If you're going to take your final exam, you might as well look like you're headed to a fishing trip afterward.
Thank you to everyone who supported me along the way. On to the next challenge.

06/10/2026

🇺🇸 Did you know? One of the best-kept secrets in real estate might be a VA assumable loan.
Many veterans and active-duty service members don't realize they may be able to assume an existing VA loan and take advantage of an interest rate that could be significantly lower than today's market rates.
In the right situation, an assumable loan can mean:
✅ Lower monthly payments
✅ Reduced borrowing costs
✅ More purchasing power
✅ A smoother path to homeownership
The challenge isn't finding the financing—it's finding the homes that have it.
If you're a veteran, active-duty service member, or military family wondering if an assumable VA loan could work for you, send me a message and let's talk strategy.

06/10/2026

🏡 Two fresh rental opportunities just hit the market!
Whether you're looking for a spacious single-family home in Fontana or a well-located condo in Ontario, we've got options available now.
📍 Fontana | 3 Bed • 2 Bath • 1,176 Sq Ft | $3,300/mo
📍 Ontario | 2 Bed • 1 Bath • 950 Sq Ft | $2,200/mo
Clean, move-in ready, and professionally managed. If you've been waiting for the right rental to come along, this might be it.
📲 DM me for details, application information, or to schedule a private showing.

06/04/2026

Zillow can show you a house. A trusted referral helps you choose the right agent.

Even with all the technology available today, 43% of buyers still find their real estate agent through a friend, neighbor, or relative.

That says a lot.

Real estate is still a relationship business. Every introduction, recommendation, tag, comment, and referral means the world to me because it represents something that can't be bought: trust.

To everyone who has supported my business, referred a friend, shared a post, or trusted me with a transaction—thank you. I don't take it lightly.

If you know someone looking to buy, sell, invest, or needs help managing a property, I'd be honored to be a resource.

06/01/2026

One of the hardest lessons I've learned in business is that not every deal is meant to close.

You'll spend weeks negotiating.
Months building relationships.
Hours solving problems.

And sometimes it still falls apart.

The mistake isn't losing the deal.

The mistake is letting one loss steal your focus from the next opportunity.

In this clip from the upcoming podcast, I talk about handling setbacks, maintaining perspective, and why resilience is one of the most valuable skills you can develop.

Episode drops Wednesday. 🎙️

What's a setback that ended up teaching you something valuable?

05/30/2026

The military taught me how to wear a lot of hats.
The military also taught me the danger of wearing too many.
For years, I thought being valuable meant being able to do everything. The reality is that spreading yourself across ten different skills often prevents you from becoming great at any of them.
There's a difference between being capable and being focused.
In this clip from the upcoming podcast, I talk about the lesson that changed how I approach business, leadership, and growth.
Episode releases Wednesday. 🎙️
What's one thing you've gotten better at by doing less?

05/29/2026

"Can you help with this?"
"Sure."
"Can you do that too?"
"Absolutely."
Before long, you've become everyone's assistant instead of the professional they hired.
One of the most valuable lessons I've learned from work is that growth doesn't come from doing more things—it comes from getting crystal clear on what you do best and staying in that lane.
This clip is from an upcoming podcast episode dropping Wednesday. If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or professional trying to scale, this one's for you.
What have you stopped saying yes to in order to grow?
👇 Let me know in the comments.