[PODCAST] Reducing Property Taxes and Strategies with CPA, Bill Snyder and Joe Cucchiara
Tax season is coming up which means it’s time for Shannon & Snyder CPA, Bill Snyder, to rejoin Joe in the studio. Developing strategies to reduce commercial property taxes became Bill’s specialty after the last real estate downturn and today he has come to share a few strategies that could be right for you. Specific topics include: What commercial building owners may not know about property taxes Companies who have benefited by working with Bill…
[PODCAST] New HOA Assistance Program and 2017 Predictions with Mike D’Ambrosio
Even with a more balanced buyer and sellers market, it’s no secret California and the Bay Area is still dealing with a housing crisis. Today Mike discusses a new HOA assistance program you may not have heard of, but is gaining traction. There are several stipulations qualified first time home buyers must meet to achieve the $2,500 giveaway from the Homeowners Association Dues Payment Assistance Program so listen in and see if this program is…
[PODCAST] Home Repairs Owners Shouldn’t Delay
After years of drought status here in California – it’s going to sound funny when we tell you that there is one ‘problem’ with the rain, right? After all, the heavy showers that dampened anything but our spirits as our reservoirs filled couldn’t possibly be anything to complain about, right? Perhaps the problem we are talking about isn’t so much the rain as it is the repairs lacking in our homes in absence of it….
How to Best Prepare For Financing When Refinancing and Purchasing
Financing has changed drastically since the mortgage meltdown and consumers usually end up facing a lot of frustration. Today, Host Joe Cucchiara looks to relieve some of that frustration by explaining how to prepare for your homes purchase or refinance. New levels for standard conforming, high balance and jumbo loans took effect this January so your requirements may have changed. What goes into the typical refinancing checklist and what information does a self employed person…
[Podcast] Host Joe Cucchiara and Mike D’Ambrosio Disucss 2017 Market Review and Closing Costs
Can you believe were almost one full month into 2017? Joe and Mike review the current state of the market which is once again showing us crazy low inventory. With the number of active homes significantly lower from January 2016, can we expect a rebound after the Super Bowl? Is the rainy weather keeping people in their homes? Mike and Joe also tackle confusing closing lending and real estate fees as well as the truth…
[Podcast] Mike Talks Retirement Income from Real Estate and More with Financial Advisor Zach Mattos
Each of us has a different vision of what it means to be financially secure, and your vision is likely to change throughout your lifetime – when you begin your career, start a family, educate your children and enter retirement. But achieving financial security takes more than creating a comprehensive plan; you also have to take action on your plan, and evaluate and adjust it over time. Today Mike welcomes Zach Mattos, a Financial Advisor…