[podcast] Don’t Panic Yet! Solutions For Interest Rates Hikes
It seems today that the media only wants to focus on rate hikes when it comes to real estate. Even though we are no longer at all time lows, there are still tons of opportunities to be had. Today Joe and Mike talk to buyers who felt they may have missed the boat when it comes to getting a loan with a low interest rate citing several scenarios and examples of where buyers aren’t as…
Managing Your Own Rental Property VS. Hiring A Property Manager
When it finally comes down to renting out a property, there’s one question that tends to trouble owners, should I hire a property manager or do it myself? Joining Mike and Laura in studio today is Mikes brother, John D’Ambrosio of Fulfillment Systems Inc. John provides us with several insights to managing commercial properties, many of which coincide with managing residential properties. What advantages do you gain by using a management company? Are there any…
US Customer Confidence in Housing Hits All Time Highs
Happy Friday & Happy St. Patrick’s Day! If you have been waiting for the newest Real Estate Radio LIVE podcast to be released, this is your lucky day! If you have been feeling pleasantly surprised with the state of the economy – you are not alone. In this week’s Friday edition of the show, we share the big-breaking news based on February stats: US consumer confidence in housing has hit an ALL-TIME high! As reported…
Agent vs. FSBO: Which One Will You Pick?
Following up from yesterday’s show on How to Sell Your Own Home, Joe and Mike share statistical differences between people who sell their own home and people who choose professional help from a realtor. Only 8% of US transactions are FSBO, but can disruptive technology and education finally cover the value of the agent? How has the financing and the sales processes become increasingly complicated through the years? They also discuss finding and interviewing the…
How to Sell Your Own Home Without an Agent
Your realtor will put a lot of time and effort into selling your home, but oftentimes some people will try and forgo the agent by selling their property and save on commission fees. Today Mike teaches us how to sell your own home and why it may be something you will want to avoid. Specific topics include: Premarketing paperwork including title, escrow, inspections and more Prep work such as renovations, staging and photography Advertising, showings,…
Sons In Retirement
Have you ever heard of the Sons In Retirement?! Did you know that the group has thousands of members and dozens of branches all over Central and Northern California? Did you know there IS such a thing as a club WITH fun…and WITHOUT fundraising, politics or sales?! If you agree that retirement should be all play and NO work – this week’s podcast is for you! Join Hosts Bobbi, Buddy & Joe as they welcome Jim…