Revisiting 2016 and Property as an Asset Class
We all know that there is no place like home…though the concept of ‘home’ means many things to many people! Home is not only a roof over your head and a center for memory-making but a way to pay yourself rather than a landlord. But did you know that real estate is also an asset class?! With the Great Recession behind us, lessons learned include the fact that property investments (including your primary home)…
[PODCAST] Performance Management vs. Property Management with Chapin Hemphill of Keyrenter Silicon Valley
How do you know if your property management is working for you? Today Joe invites in Chapin Hemphill of Keyrenter Silicon Valley to break down how you can be sure you are getting the most out of your investment property. What are the basic responsibilities of a property manager and how does performance management enhance these basic concepts using a “reposition recipe”? Also in discussion: Top 10 things property owners should be asking themselves Client…
[PODCAST] Real Estate Radio LIVE: Granny Units – Part II
Joe and Mike kick off the New Year with follow-up show about the new granny units proposal which aim to make a huge difference for the affordable housing crisis while simultaneously helping the city of San Jose. What are the new restrictions that kicked in this month and what other home additions qualify as a secondary unit? Does attached or detached matter? Also in discussion: What else should you consider before constructing a secondary unit…
[PODCAST] Real Estate Radio LIVE Forecast For 2017
It’s that time of year when we not only celebrate the gift of the present, but reflect on the past and look forward to the future! Join us today and listen to our latest Real Estate Radio LIVE podcast all about what to expect & why for real estate in 2017. Before our team launches into what may be for the New Year, we’ll humbly and humorously assess how our 2016 housing predictions fared over the last…
[PODCAST] Why Now Might Be a Great Time to Upgrade Your Property and Add Square Footage
Could right now be a good time to upgrade your property? It might be even if rates have gone up. Host Joe Cucchiara provides several reasons why the flattened market means you get to negotiate better terms with your contractor and why you should be adding to your homes value now even if you are not planning to sell. He also talks about how you can finance expensive home projects when you don’t have the cash…
[PODCAST] Higher Interest Rates and The New Normal
We saw a rise in interest rates earlier this month and will probably see more in the New Year. Joe Cucchiara dissects what this means for the average consumer and who should be the most concerned. Could an over saturated stock market make for a rate drop in January? Where can we expect interest rates to be by year end? Joe also examines purchasing power going forward in Bay Area. If you wish to contact…
[PODCAST] 2017 Trends for Construction and Home Design: Part II
Cindy Carey returns to the studio as she joins Mike D’Ambrosio for a second installment of construction and design trends for 2017. Mike and Cindy start out with a quick recap of last week’s podcast as well as a few other cool design features they are seeing in smart homes. Also in discussion: Luxurious master bed and bath features Re-emergence of the Dutch door Side yard landscaping and fencing codes Décor ?Color of the year,…
[PODCAST] Economics Of Investing and Living Overseas
Have you ever noticed that amidst all of the glamour and glory of the seasonal celebrations there are always financial considerations – how much to spend, where to shop…and when did gifts get SO expensive?! These deliberations are not unlike those of an overseas move. On the surface, retiring and/or investing offshore can be an extremely alluring vision – a desirable climate, unrivaled beachfront property possibilities and more! But is it as financially feasible as…
[PODCAST] What Other Alternative Do You Have To Selling Your Home?
For many long-time Bay Area residents equity has become somewhat problematic. Selling in the current market would be nice, but capital gains taxes among other reasons present some serious disadvantages. Today Joe Cucchiara answers this one question? What alternative do you have to selling your home? Specific topics include: Reverse mortgages Cashing out a HELOC Moving while renting out your current home 1031 exchange Leveraging your property to buy other properties Interest-only loans Charitable remainder…