Posts Tagged ‘conforming’
RERL-1683- Two Italian Guys Talking Real Estate – Market Update and the Digital Experience
It has been a while since we took a look at the market and you might assume we would continue the steady climb to normal inventory levels we saw all year. You’ll be surprised that the number of homes on market has surprisingly shrunk to nearly half of what we would consider normal. Today Joe…
Read MoreRERL-1618-Rates Drop! Buyers & Sellers on the Move!
Rates have dropped big time on jumbo financing the last couple weeks and my drop even more. Rates are now under 4% and anyone with a rate of 4.5% or higher could save a serious chunk of change with a low to no cost refinance. This opportunity could easily vanish should the rates jump in…
Read MoreRERL-1592-Rates Drop & It’s Buyers Time!
The holidays are officially over and we are ready to take on 2019! Joe is kicking off the New Year with some good news for anyone paying attention to interest rates and some even better new for buyers entering the market. Tune in as Joe explains all the new opportunities that await you as a…
Read MoreRERL-1529-Home Buyers – financing options in a changing market
The market is changing and buyers are watching the mania settle down. Interest rates are on the rise and by next year we could be seeing rates near 5%. One of the dilemmas paralyzed buyers now face is feeling locked in by their low interest rate and not wanting to sell their current residence. Today…
Read MoreWhat affect will the recent stock market decline have on interest rates?
Our climbing stock market has finally faced a significant dip of around 4%. While we don’t know the exact cause of today’s decline or what tomorrow holds, we can discuss how we think it will affect our interest rates. What temporary effects will be felt immediately and what results could stick around for the long…
Read MoreWells Fargo in the News & Our Love Hate Relationship with Banks
The nightmare continues for Wells Fargo which is back in the news again and not for good reasons. The banking giant accidentally leaked the personal information of over 50,000 high dollar clients, mistakenly providing it to a former employee who is now suing a current employee for defamation. Not good publicity following its fake account…
Read MoreBuyers | Avoid These 8 Mistakes On Your Offer
They say hindsight is 20/20..right?! Well today’s edition of Real Estate Radio LIVE the podcast series is a blast into the proverbial past as we take you through the mistakes of offers gone wrong. Listen in on your favorite podcast platform this week as we review what NOT to do when putting in an offer on…
Read MoreUnderstanding Documentation For Financing And The Difference Between Conforming VS. Jumbo
It may initially sound boring, but understanding the documentation for financing when refinancing or making a purchase can help quell some of the frustration. In today’s podcast Joe breaks down the differences between general conforming loans and jumbo loans. He also looks at the required documentations as well as reasons why your lender needs them.…
Read More[podcast] Loan Product and Program Review
It’s been a while but our lengthy sellers market has swung back to a purchase market. After such a long stretch where they didn’t have much power, it’s easy for buyers to be misinformed about all the products available to them. Today, Host Joe Cucchiara reviews 30 year fixed alternatives now that rates have risen.…
Read More10 Happiest Places to Live and Down Payment Strategies
Whether you were born and raised there or moved in later, the places you live will always affect your outlook on life. Today Joe shares new data on the top 10 happiest places to live and the metrics used by researchers to determine the top 10 cities in the world. Can you figure out the…
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