Posts Tagged ‘Bay Area real estate’
RERL-1788- 3rd Quarter market update – Is there a housing correction coming?
The end of the year is coming up and you may be curious as to what to expect in the 4th quarter. In this episode of Real Estate Radio Live, host Joe Cucchiara delivers a comprehensive 3rd quarter market update and discusses the potential for a housing correction. Joe explores the national housing shortage, low…
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] 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 More[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…
Read More[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…
Read More[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…
Read More[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…
Read MoreThe Housing Supply Crunch: Weighing the Options
Happy Friday! While you may be getting ready for a weekend that’s a little lighter than your work week – we are getting ready to do some heavy lifting on Real Estate Radio LIVE as we explore a big topic with far reaching implications: the housing supply crunch. As a controversial and complex real estate…
Read MoreLeveraging Investment Properties with Scott Poncetta
Joe Cucchiara invites Keller Williams Director of Income Properties, Scott Poncetta, back to the show today for a discussion about strategies around investment properties. Joe will ask Scott about the still hot investment market and have him clarify financial aspects on multi-unit properties. Scott also addresses concerns over possible shifts in rent. Other topics for…
Read MoreReal Estate and Wildland Fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Are you looking for a home surrounded by nature and lush trees? With the recent Loma Prieta Fire on September 26th in the Santa Cruz Mountains that burned over 4,000 acres and has a damage estimate of $15 million, it is important to know how you can prepare for a wildland fire. Listen in today from…
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