Posts Tagged ‘escrow’
[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A lot of research and more than half a billion dollars (and growing) go into disrupting the largely outdated real estate industry.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 MoreState of the Market with Justin Moles
Stewart Title Sales Manager, Justin Moles, drops for today’s podcast as he joins Joe and Mike for a State of the Market type of show. Our hosts start out with a discussion on the improved inventory and the emergence of appraisal challenges. Also in discussion: What is Title and Escrow and why we have it…
Read More[podcast] Disruption in the Real Estate and Financing Industry
Would you believe there is nearly half a billion dollars annually being invested in real estate disrupting companies? ? You don’t need us to tell you that this trend won’t be stopping anytime soon. So what is disruption and does this kind of money flow mean? Which companies are already changing the way we make…
Read More1031 Exchange Rules and Requirements with Ron Ricard
When we dive deep into an area of real estate related to tax and investments – there is ONE guest we know we can (and must!) turn to: Ron Ricard! As a designated Certified Exchange Specialist® (one of only 130 in the nation!) and Vice President of IPX 1031, Ron is someone we are pleased…
Read More[podcast] Buying and Selling Strategies with Real Estate Radio LIVE
One of things we’ve talked a lot about on our show last year is the flattening market. This year, demand is still low….but so is inventory. So what can stressed sellers do when they’re ready to tackle the sale, but not the purchase? Joe, Bobbi and Buddy talk to move-up and move-down buyers who have…
Read MoreHow to Sell Your Own Home Without an Agent
Your realtor will put a lot of time and effort into selling your home, but oftentimes some people will try and forgo the agent by selling their property and save on commission fees. Today Mike teaches us how to sell your own home and why it may be something you will want to avoid. Specific…
Read MoreWells 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 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] 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] 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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