Posts Tagged ‘bay’
Understanding Documentation For Financing And The Difference Between Conforming VS. Jumbo
It may initially sound boring, but understanding the documentation for financing when refinancing or making a purchase can help quell some of the frustration. In today’s podcast Joe breaks down the differences between general conforming loans and jumbo loans. He also looks at the required documentations as well as reasons why your lender needs them.…
Read MoreNavigating Multiple Offers In A Rising Purchase Price Market
Living in the Bay Area you know just how hard it is dealing with real estate when prices are constantly rising. Joe explains how to navigate real estate, lending and partnerships in today’s market, especially if this is your first time going through the process. Specific topics include: Understanding why prices continue to rise Can…
Read More1031 Exchange as a Resource with Ron Ricard and Mike D’Ambrosio
Although today’s guest is well-known around the real estate community for his trainings and guesting on our podcast, the 1031 Exchange still remains an unfamiliar topic for many. Not that surprising since not even professional agents handle 1031 Exchanges on a regular basis. Mike calls up 1031 Exchange expert Ron Ricard to get more information…
Read MoreSmall Living and Tiny Homes Concept
Nanny pods. Tiny homes. Whatever you want to call them they’re online, on television and in the market. Today Joe looks at these new wave housing alternatives that are gaining recognition in real estate. Not familiar with this concept? No worries, Joe provides us with a full explanation of what these minuscule homes are and…
Read MoreIs Real Estate A Place to Live or Invest?
Going back 50+ years a majority of our parents and grandparents bought homes with the sole intentions of living there, raising a family and paying off a mortgage. Now, investing in a home’s resale value is a topic most everyone thinks about, especially when it’s your first home. Joe looks back at real estate’s transition…
Read MoreWhat Questions To Ask When Interviewing and Hiring a Realtor and Lender
There are two things you definitely know if you are a long time listener of our show. 1) The market is crazy right now thanks to low inventory and high demand; and 2) we are always stressing the importance of hiring the right team of trusted professionals. In today’s podcast Joe and Mike simulate a…
Read MoreCindy Carey Stops By to Discuss How We Can Help Save the Bees and More
Cindy Carey rejoins Mike in the studio once again bringing her vast wealth of knowledge to our show. Today Mike finds out about all the new projects Starburst Construction is working on and issues they are running into. Specific topics include: Health and safety testing Our nationwide shortage of construction workers Earth Day- How you…
Read MoreTop 10 Downsizing Tips with Helen Ingwersen
There is no way I can do this… What am I going to do with all of this stuff… I’ll never finish… What if I have to give away things that I love… We can help you feel THIS excited about downsizing…almost! These are some of the most common concerns that arise when the subject…
Read More[podcast] The Real Estate Transaction Needs Your Feedback
A lot of research and more than half a billion dollars (and growing) go into disrupting the largely outdated real estate industry. During today’s podcast Joe poses questions and asks for your feedback on the thought processes and components that occur through every stage of a real estate transaction. Is the home search, price or…
Read More[podcast] Unconventional Financing To Make Your Ownership Goals A Reality
It’s easy to get discouraged and forget about home ownership or investment properties looking at today’s crazy purchase market. It may seem even worse when misleading information and conventional purchasing programs seem to be pushing your goals further out of reach every time you turn around. Today we are asking you to ignore these negative…
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