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[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…

San Francisco and San Jose- Two of the Top Cities to Live In the United States

If you live in the Bay Area, there’s a good chance you spend a lot of time sitting in traffic wishing you lived somewhere that wasn’t inundated with other people. Of course deep down we all know we live in one of the greatest places to ever exist. With San Francisco and San Jose making it into the “Top 20 Best Places to Live”; Joe discusses what shot these juggernaut cities to the top of…

[podcast] Top 10 Hottest Markets In 2017 and Better Understanding the Single Home Buyer’s Market

The Super Bowl has finally passed which means we are officially entering home buying season! While we wait for the inevitable inventory increase, Joe and Mike reveal the Top 10 hottest markets we will see this year and developments pushing Sacramento back to a thriving community. Statistics are showing an increase where 24% of home purchasers will be single buyers. Whether the increase is owed to divorce, separation, partners’ death or just staying independent; our…

[podcast] A Look into Home Buying with Millennials

Millennials look to make up a large part of 2017’s buyers market? Who is classified as a millennial? Today Mike D’Ambrosio checks out the typical millennial buyer and the traits they share. Will the home buying process prove their biggest frustration? Is there another baby boom on the way and what does it mean for the housing market? Mike also discusses millennial home buying statistics and several home buyer assistance programs. To contact Mike D’Ambrosio…

[PODCAST] Home Tastes & Trends: What Is REALLY In & Out

We all know that knowledge is power…but sometimes the amount of data out there is information overload, especially when it comes to home design & décor! Not to mention by the time those ‘reality’ home shows get produced and coffee table books get printed, sometimes they aren’t even a reflection of what is really ‘in’ anymore. When in doubt, we turn to a truly time-tested resource – the Wall Street Journal! With recent reports of…

[PODCAST] Learn the Difference Between Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval

With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend buyers are waiting for increased inventory. This means it’s time for Joe to educate buyers on coming prepared with a quality pre-approval and the difference between being pre-qualified and pre-approved. This podcast isn’t just for buyers though; realtors need to be prepared and know what they should expect from their buyers. Specific topics include: What is preapproval? Steps to getting a formal preapproval Communication between realtors, lenders…

[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] Bay Area Market Update and Alternative Financing

There’s one more week till Super Bowl LI and the unofficial kick-off of selling season. Even with the slight bump up from last week, inventory is still drastically low. Joe and Mike cover multifamily inventory stats from around the Bay Area and could whether or not we could see a market where both buyers and sellers are happy. Can you finance a home purchase and not have traditional income? Joe and Mike do away with…

[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…