Posts Tagged ‘dambrosio’
[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…
Read More[podcast] Key Benefits of Energy Upgrades with Cindy Carey
Is your energy IQ where it needs to be? Cindy Carey from Starburst Construction calls in for a Q&A with Mike on energy upgrades. Weather-stripping doors and caulking winding may seem like obvious fixes, but you may be surprised to find out they are not great offenders you’d think them to be. This is not…
Read More[podcast] Top 10 Hottest Markets In 2017 and Better Understanding the Single Home Buyer’s Market
The Super Bowl has finally passed which means we are officially entering home buying season! While we wait for the inevitable inventory increase, Joe and Mike reveal the Top 10 hottest markets we will see this year and developments pushing Sacramento back to a thriving community. Statistics are showing an increase where 24% of home…
Read More[podcast] A Look into Home Buying with Millennials
Millennials look to make up a large part of 2017’s buyers market? Who is classified as a millennial? Today Mike D’Ambrosio checks out the typical millennial buyer and the traits they share. Will the home buying process prove their biggest frustration? Is there another baby boom on the way and what does it mean for…
Read More[PODCAST] Home Tastes & Trends: What Is REALLY In & Out
We all know that knowledge is power…but sometimes the amount of data out there is information overload, especially when it comes to home design & décor! Not to mention by the time those ‘reality’ home shows get produced and coffee table books get printed, sometimes they aren’t even a reflection of what is really ‘in’…
Read More[PODCAST] Learn the Difference Between Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval
With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend buyers are waiting for increased inventory. This means it’s time for Joe to educate buyers on coming prepared with a quality pre-approval and the difference between being pre-qualified and pre-approved. This podcast isn’t just for buyers though; realtors need to be prepared and know what they should…
Read More[PODCAST] Reducing Property Taxes and Strategies with CPA, Bill Snyder and Joe Cucchiara
Tax season is coming up which means it’s time for Shannon & Snyder CPA, Bill Snyder, to rejoin Joe in the studio. Developing strategies to reduce commercial property taxes became Bill’s specialty after the last real estate downturn and today he has come to share a few strategies that could be right for you. Specific…
Read More[PODCAST] New HOA Assistance Program and 2017 Predictions with Mike D’Ambrosio
Even with a more balanced buyer and sellers market, it’s no secret California and the Bay Area is still dealing with a housing crisis. Today Mike discusses a new HOA assistance program you may not have heard of, but is gaining traction. There are several stipulations qualified first time home buyers must meet to achieve…
Read More[PODCAST] Home Repairs Owners Shouldn’t Delay
After years of drought status here in California – it’s going to sound funny when we tell you that there is one ‘problem’ with the rain, right? After all, the heavy showers that dampened anything but our spirits as our reservoirs filled couldn’t possibly be anything to complain about, right? Perhaps the problem we are…
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…
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