Market Update – Home Sales & Prices Break Records
Those who continually follow our program know that we believe knowledge is power; while the current market trends are not always easy to follow, misinformation is an even harder pill to swallow. This week we are tackling the hard and fast facts of the latest headlines and diving into the records hit in real estate of late. Home prices have risen at their fastest pace since June of last year, the previous post-crisis high. Find…
What Type of Mortgage Fits Your Age and Strategy
Older, younger, close to retirement or already there- Believe it or not your age can be a significant factor when choosing a mortgage. Today Joe breaks down how age along with potential income influence your mortgage making decision through every stage of life from your first job out of college till you’re on a fixed income in retirement. Specific topics include: When you want to time your most expensive mortgage How does your relationship with…
California Backyard Living
In the middle of a backyard remodeling war, Laura has several landscaping and legal questions for Mike. What additions and fixes do you need permits for? Which landscapes and hardscapes boost your homes resale value? Is curb appeal really more important than the backyard? Mike also responds to a listeners email about prop’s 60 & 90, explaining the usefulness of these programs. To contact Mike D’Ambrosio you can visit his website at www.MikeDSells.com, email him…
Pavers Over Concrete For Your Next Outdoor Living Project
Joining Mike and Laura in studio today is Scott Isserson, the Senior Design Consultant for System Pavers. System Pavers is not only one of the largest home improvement companies, they’re the #1 paving stone company in America that does outdoor living projects designed around their clients. Also in discussion: Laura’s experience with System Pavers Concrete vs. pavers? Material costs and resale comparison Warranty transfers and durability Paving trends, projects and ideas To contact Mike D’Ambrosio…
Where Are The Foreign Buyers Coming From And What Are They Buying – The Ins & Outs of Off-Shore Buyers
As we continue to cover the globalization of real estate and the interest in United States property from prospects around the world – we are giving you an inside glimpse of off-shore buying trends this week on Real Estate Radio LIVE! We can’t wait to take you below the surface stats into higher-level analysis from the Sotheby’s International Real Estate Report (get your own personal copy by emailing bobbi@bobbidecker.com). Check out your favorite podcasting platform for…
Buying A Vacation Home VS. An Investment Property
Primary residence, vacation home and investment property. These are the three main financing categories your property will fall in to. Today Joe dissects issues big and small when keeping vacation and investment properties. What should you do when geography creates lending problems? What tax and refinancing matters should you consider if you rent out your vacation home in-between stays? Joe also tackles other big questions such as will you enjoy living somewhere you consider to…
Rent To Buy Or Lease With Options
You’ve heard us say it before. Roughly 7-8% of realtors handle about 92% of the transactions. It’s an impressive number that is also shocking when you realize that over 90% of the part-time agents and lenders out there are probably not reinvesting in their business and you. Do you believe independent contractors are overall bad for real estate? Are you currently renting with intentions to eventually buy? In the second half of the podcast Joe discusses…