Posts Tagged ‘american’
Wells Fargo and the Alameda County Divestment
Wells Fargo is back in the news today as Alameda City Council unanimously votes to divest more than $36 million of its accounts with the bank due to their funding of the Dakota Pipeline. Does any of Wells Fargo’s practices bother you as a consumer? Do you want to continue to do business with a…
Read MoreKey Questions You Should Be Asking Your Realtor Before Listing Your Home
February is already over and with fewer than 900 units listed in Santa Clara County we really hope you’re looking to put your home on the market. As always one of the most important steps to selling your property is hiring a realtor who will help you along the way, and Mike and Joe are…
Read MoreParental Transitioning In Real Estate
Each day many Americans are confronted by the unfortunate reality that their parents are getting older, and it may be time to reconsider living situations. After the startling discovery that Laura’s parents do not have home owners insurance (because why would you when you don’t have a lender requiring it) Mike and Laura discuss several…
Read MoreWhy Remodeling Today Could Save You Money Next Year
We always knew our readers liked home improvement – but we never realized how much until a recent blog post reportedly hit quite close to home for many of you! By popular demand we are pleased to present a podcast based on our blog “Why Remodeling Today Could Save You Money Next Year” (click HERE…
Read MoreBuying Property and Keeping Your Current Property
Wanting to buy a secondary property is fairly common around the Bay Area. Moving up while keeping your current home can have some serious benefits, but is it always a smart move? Today Joe walks us through considerations to be addressed before buying that second home such as breaking down what your financial situation could…
Read MoreImpact of Home Ownership on Civic Involvement and Don’t Forget to Involve Your Financial Planner When Buying and Selling a Property
Home ownership is pretty great. You build equity, communities are built, there are tax benefits and oh yeah, you own a house! But what about the economy? Today Joe looks at forgotten benefits of home ownership such as higher involvement in voluntary organizations. Later on Joe will also cover reasons why consulting your financial planner…
Read MoreHow to Best Prepare For a Purchase in a Highly Competitive Market with Joe Cucchiara and Mike D’Ambrosio
Low inventory. People itching to buy. It’s an age-old story around the Bay Area and it doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon. So what do you do when you finally find that perfect house? Today Joe and Mike discuss the best way to prepare for your purchase when you simply can’t afford to look…
Read MoreUsing Technology in the Real Estate Industry
It’s no secret that many real estate companies are looking forward and developing technology that only gets used behind the scenes. But is anyone working on a product that directly connects with consumers? Today Joe pinpoints problems plaguing the real estate tech we already have in place and why better processes and systems haven’t already…
Read More[podcast] Is Now Still a Good Time to Buy and Tax Tips
Interest rates are rising, is now still a good time to buy a house? It’s a question we hear a lot around here and that answer always depends on you and your situation. Joe takes a look at first time and move up buyers who face different deciding factors before officially jumping into the market.…
Read More[podcast] Ultimate Guide to Luxury Home Expectations with Joe Cucchiara and Mike D’Ambrosio
Selling season is in full swing and while we all know that average home sales flattened last year, the luxury home market remained competitive. Can we expect the same for 2017? What actually counts as high-end in the Bay Area where the average home can sell for just over a million dollars? Today Joe and…
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