Why Remodeling Today Could Save You Money Next Year
We always knew our readers liked home improvement – but we never realized how much until a recent blog post reportedly hit quite close to home for many of you! By popular demand we are pleased to present a podcast based on our blog “Why Remodeling Today Could Save You Money Next Year” (click HERE for complete article!). Tune in this Friday to Real Estate Radio LIVE as we reveal the main reasons why the…
Buying Property and Keeping Your Current Property
Wanting to buy a secondary property is fairly common around the Bay Area. Moving up while keeping your current home can have some serious benefits, but is it always a smart move? Today Joe walks us through considerations to be addressed before buying that second home such as breaking down what your financial situation could look like and how your equity position influences this decision. He also discusses variables to becoming an investor and landlord….
Impact of Home Ownership on Civic Involvement and Don’t Forget to Involve Your Financial Planner When Buying and Selling a Property
Home ownership is pretty great. You build equity, communities are built, there are tax benefits and oh yeah, you own a house! But what about the economy? Today Joe looks at forgotten benefits of home ownership such as higher involvement in voluntary organizations. Later on Joe will also cover reasons why consulting your financial planner is just as important as finding the right lender and agent when buying and selling property. These transactions can get…
How to Best Prepare For a Purchase in a Highly Competitive Market with Joe Cucchiara and Mike D’Ambrosio
Low inventory. People itching to buy. It’s an age-old story around the Bay Area and it doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon. So what do you do when you finally find that perfect house? Today Joe and Mike discuss the best way to prepare for your purchase when you simply can’t afford to look anything less than your best. Specific topics include: What agents should discuss during initial meeting with buyers Buying and selling…
[podcast] The Buyer Profile for 2017
Who ARE the buyers? We always say that knowledge is power…so may the force be with you this week as we do a serious data drop on the buyers of 2017! Based on the latest data released from CAR®, the California Association of Realtors, our Real Estate Radio LIVE team just released a new podcast that features buyer basics and beyond for the modern market. Before we launch into the actual buyer profiles and needs, we…
[podcast] Is Now Still a Good Time to Buy and Tax Tips
Interest rates are rising, is now still a good time to buy a house? It’s a question we hear a lot around here and that answer always depends on you and your situation. Joe takes a look at first time and move up buyers who face different deciding factors before officially jumping into the market. He also explains how to get yourself in financial shape before buying a home with a self-audit. Has your credit…
[podcast] Key Benefits of Energy Upgrades with Cindy Carey
Is your energy IQ where it needs to be? Cindy Carey from Starburst Construction calls in for a Q&A with Mike on energy upgrades. Weather-stripping doors and caulking winding may seem like obvious fixes, but you may be surprised to find out they are not great offenders you’d think them to be. This is not a show you’ll want to miss as Cindy shares several warnings and debunks “common knowledge” myths that are costing you…
[podcast] A Look into Wells Fargo, the Dakota Access Pipeline and CFPB Kickbacks
Wells Fargo finds itself in more trouble mere months after its false account sales scandal. Today, Host Joe Cucchiara discusses Wells Fargo’s involvement with the Dakota Access Pipeline and Seattle’s decision to cut ties with the bank. However today’s financial scandals do not stop there. The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) fines Prospect Mortgage, among other financing companies, several million for using illegal kickbacks to increase referrals. Listen in and learn as Joe explains in-house…