Joe Cucchiara
Biggest Threats Facing Real Estate –Part 2
In today’s continuation of the Biggest Threats Facing Real Estate, Joe and Mike switch from the tech disruptions in real estate and look at the political side of real estate. There’s a lot of uncertainty around the globe due to more than just trade, travel, immigration policies. Today, Joe and Mike focus on the political…
Read MoreBiggest Threats Facing Real Estate –Part 1
We’ve done a lot on Top 10 lists over the years, but some are just too involved to put a number on. This week, Mike and Joe team up for a two part podcast on the biggest threats currently facing real estate. Today’s show goes beyond the technology already disrupting real estate around the world.…
Read MoreDirty Secrets Of Real Estate – Part 1
This week Joe kicks off a new series titled Dirty Secrets of Real Estate. Through this series Joe will help consumers better understand how things are changing in the world of real estate. He will also cover things you may or may not know about real estate while better preparing you for your next real…
Read More7 Biggest Mistakes People Make With Their Estate Plan
Part of the focus of our podcast is to help you make wise financial decisions in and around your real estate. Returning to RERL this week is estate planning and tax attorney, Linda MacKay, to divulge the 7 biggest mistakes people can make with their estate plan. First off Joe will ask Linda to explain…
Read MoreWhat To Expect When You’re Listing, Selling, Buying And Getting Financing
If there is one thing we can’t stress enough it would be to always work with the professional that makes you comfortable with your real estate decisions. It may sound obvious enough until that first interview with a lender or agent where you find yourself completely unprepared. Whether you’re buying, selling or getting financing there’s…
Read MoreSouthern Investing With Whitney Nicely
One of the biggest interests in the Bay Area is investing in real estate. Unfortunately, if you’re looking at something nearby the numbers just won’t make sense for an investment property. Today Joe chats with Whitney Nicely to find out about opportunities that exist outside Silicon Valley and how other people are having success with…
Read MoreZillow Biting the Hand That Feeds It and Is Silicon Valley Housing Leveling Off or Flattening?
In the first half of today’s podcast Joe covers Zillow’s recent announcement where sellers will be able to list their home and connect with investors with the option of bypassing realtors… realtors who currently account for 70% of their revenue. Is this just a move due to pressure from their own investors or are they…
Read MoreWhat Type of Mortgage Fits Your Age and Strategy
Older, younger, close to retirement or already there- Believe it or not your age can be a significant factor when choosing a mortgage. Today Joe breaks down how age along with potential income influence your mortgage making decision through every stage of life from your first job out of college till you’re on a fixed…
Read MoreBuying A Vacation Home VS. An Investment Property
Primary residence, vacation home and investment property. These are the three main financing categories your property will fall in to. Today Joe dissects issues big and small when keeping vacation and investment properties. What should you do when geography creates lending problems? What tax and refinancing matters should you consider if you rent out your…
Read MoreRent To Buy Or Lease With Options
You’ve heard us say it before. Roughly 7-8% of realtors handle about 92% of the transactions. It’s an impressive number that is also shocking when you realize that over 90% of the part-time agents and lenders out there are probably not reinvesting in their business and you. Do you believe independent contractors are overall bad for…
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