The Return From Central America
They always say you shouldn’t buy anything you haven’t personally seen, so we went out and did it. Bobbi and Buddy visited Central America with Michael Cobb (ECI Development) and returned with a huge thank you list and a whole lot of information on our new favorite retirement destinations. Today Bobbi and Buddy tell Joe about the four countries they visited, the people they met and the ongoing property developments. Ongoing property developments in Panama,…
Rates Are On The Way Up, Is It Too Late?
Unless something big happens you can bet interest rates will be on their way up. Now a lot of complicated factors go into calculating your rate. Joe kicks off today’s show by explaining how your unique profile affects your interest rate. He also offers strategies to consider before interest rate increase again such as consolidating your first and second mortgages. Is there a time of the year that can be considered the best time to…
What To Know When Seeking An Agent Or Mortgage Online
You’ve done your research, gotten informed and know the general direction you want to head. All that’s left to do is choose a person to work with (online) and get your transaction started. Today Joe covers what you may or may not know about the agents and lenders who show up when you visit real estate websites. Many agents pay-to-play and the mortgage side might be even dicier by presenting you with misleading information. Be…
AI, VR and Voice technology- The Future Of Real Estate & Cash Flow Real Estate With Lane Kawaoka
Our world is getting more digital each and every day. In today’s continuation of our Future of Real Estate and Lending series Joe talks about the 3 main components that are sure to become part of real estate transactions. Artificial intelligence, voice technology and virtual reality are working their way into mainstream technology and Joe is here to explain how realtors and lenders alike will need to adapt and meet consumer needs. There’s a difference…
Contributing To The North Bay Fires & Should Some Consumers Consider Pulling Equity Property Profits Off The Table Now?
As the fire spreads across the North Bay so many of us have rallied around the victims donating money and clothing among other necessities… But sometimes you feel the need to do more! Today Joe announces what the RERL team will be doing to help victims who have had their lives turned upside down and are finding their way back to normalcy. If you’re in the market to make a transaction there is something else…
Are You In The Right Loan Program, Increasing Rates & Real Estate Investing
This December we can assume the Feds will be raising rates once again with three more rate hikes forecasted through 2018. Whether these rate hikes happen or not we should expect rates to increase relatively soon and have a strategy ready for an environment with rising rates. Today Joe explains why you should consider consolidating your first and second loans. He also explains who else should reconsider their loan program before the Feds raise the…
How The World Of Real Estate Is Transforming & The Bull Market
Technology is changing the way we do business and consumers are using technology to take more control over their transactions. Right now most consumers don’t understand title and escrow as well as they need to, let alone the fact they have a choice on whom to work with. In fact 90% of consumers leave that choice up to their realtor or loan officer. Changes big and small are on the way so listen in and…
Where To Buy & VA Loans
When it comes to whether or not someone wants to invest in real estate, you can bet the answer is usually “Yes”. The million dollar question however is where to invest. Opportunities are all around us and the only things that really matter once you decide to start investing are your strategies and philosophies. In the first half of today’s show Joe explains common reasons, planning and thought processes of real estate investing. In the…
Understanding Who and What to Trust (with Online Real Estate and Lending)
As more people start their search online the recent years have brought us more real estate related sites than you can possibly imagine. More options doesn’t always translate to good options though and understanding who you can and can’t trust is becoming more important every day. Today Joe uncovers red flags you will find on the web that should send you clicking for a different site. Specific topics include: Agents with paid advertisements vs. agents…
The Importance of Staged Rooms
When we stage our homes for sale there are different points of view and many consumers find the differences between cheap staging and expensive renovations to be a bit blurry at times. In fact sellers aren’t even committed to staging the whole home, a few choice rooms are usually enough to do the trick. The National Association of Realtors recently unloaded some statistics on us and we just had to share them. With our years…