Joe Cucchiara
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…
Read More[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…
Read MoreWells Fargo Closing Branches and What You Need to Know About Getting a Pre-Approval
You may remember that many Wells Fargo agents were accused of opening millions of false accounts last year. Today, Host Joe Cucchiara provides updates us on how Wells Fargo is faring since the scandal surfaced and a few positives shining through an otherwise ugly situation. In the second half of the podcast, Joe shares several…
Read More[PODCAST] Other Ways to Finance Your Purchase Without 20% Down with Host Joe Cucchiara
The United States could be moving into a strong purchase market for 2017, but increasing interest rates could take a few people out of play? Or maybe it won’t! Home buyers do not have to shelve their plans as Host Joe Cucchiara shares several other ways you can finance your home even if you don’t…
Read More[PODCAST] Mansion Matters On Real Estate Radio LIVE
Celebrity sightings, criminal refuges, resort-style sanctuaries…can you guess what this week’s podcast is ALL about?! Sounds like a soap opera…looks like luxury living…it must be an entire podcast dedicated to MANSIONS! If you think these high-end homes are a trend of the past – think again. Did you know that The Wall Street Journal dedicates…
Read MoreReal Estate Radio LIVE Podcast: The Future of Real Estate Transactions with Host Joe Cucchiara
Technology is revolutionizing the way we do everything these days and the world of real estate is not exempt from these advancements. But what will these future transactions look like? Today, Host Joe Cucchiara breaks down all the statistics and components involved that are changing the way we do real estate. Specific topics include: Consumers,…
Read More[PODCAST] 2017 Forecast and FHA Insurance Cuts
Yesterday the FHA announced they are lowering their annual mortgage insurance premium from .85% to .60%. Today Joe and Mike cover what this means for people in Silicon Valley where homes average around $1million. How will this affect first time buyers when national statistics predict they will make up a majority of the market this…
Read MoreRevisiting 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…
Read More[PODCAST] Building Your Own Particular Brand with Author, Ron Brock
Are you interested or already in the business of sales? Today Joe calls up Ron Brock who talks to us about his career in both corporate and commercial real estate sales and the unique company he started and sold. They then dive into today’s main topic as Ron tells us about his book, GameBreaker, and…
Read More[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…
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