Posts Tagged ‘dambrosio’
Southern 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 MoreBackyard Living With Cindy Carey
June is here which means it’s time to brush off the grill and spend time outside. For many of us this also means it’s time to spruce up the backyard with a few changes. Mike kicks off this week with a call to Starburst Construction‘s Cindy Carey to find out about changes you can make…
Read MoreMarket Update – Home Sales & Prices Break Records
Those who continually follow our program know that we believe knowledge is power; while the current market trends are not always easy to follow, misinformation is an even harder pill to swallow. This week we are tackling the hard and fast facts of the latest headlines and diving into the records hit in real estate…
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 MoreCalifornia Backyard Living
In the middle of a backyard remodeling war, Laura has several landscaping and legal questions for Mike. What additions and fixes do you need permits for? Which landscapes and hardscapes boost your homes resale value? Is curb appeal really more important than the backyard? Mike also responds to a listeners email about prop’s 60 &…
Read MorePavers Over Concrete For Your Next Outdoor Living Project
Joining Mike and Laura in studio today is Scott Isserson, the Senior Design Consultant for System Pavers. System Pavers is not only one of the largest home improvement companies, they’re the #1 paving stone company in America that does outdoor living projects designed around their clients. Also in discussion: Laura’s experience with System Pavers Concrete…
Read MoreWhere Are The Foreign Buyers Coming From And What Are They Buying – The Ins & Outs of Off-Shore Buyers
As we continue to cover the globalization of real estate and the interest in United States property from prospects around the world – we are giving you an inside glimpse of off-shore buying trends this week on Real Estate Radio LIVE! We can’t wait to take you below the surface stats into higher-level analysis from…
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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