Posts Tagged ‘interest’
Basics of Investing with Scott Poncetta
Over the 7+ years of hosting RERL, it’s quite easy for Joe to say that real estate investing is the topic that gathers the most interest from our listeners. And if you’ve invested in real estate in Silicon Valley over the last 30-50 years, you could say your investment has turned out well. Today Keller Williams…
Read MoreStrategies of Investing with Scott Poncetta
It’s extremely common and even natural for property owners to use their real estate as one strategy to continue building wealth. Keller Williams Investment and Income Property specialist, Scott Poncetta, joins Joe in studio today to discuss some of the basics around real estate investing. After giving us his thoughts and view on the still…
Read More[podcast] Loan Product and Program Review
It’s been a while but our lengthy sellers market has swung back to a purchase market. After such a long stretch where they didn’t have much power, it’s easy for buyers to be misinformed about all the products available to them. Today, Host Joe Cucchiara reviews 30 year fixed alternatives now that rates have risen.…
Read More[podcast] Rate Update and the US Rental Market
The stock market has flourished since Donald Trump was officially elected President and assumed office, but stronger economics also means higher rates. Today Joe talks about the latest improvements to interest rates, why he is encouraging buyers to have their lender to lock in current rates and why others may want to jump at this…
Read More10 Happiest Places to Live and Down Payment Strategies
Whether you were born and raised there or moved in later, the places you live will always affect your outlook on life. Today Joe shares new data on the top 10 happiest places to live and the metrics used by researchers to determine the top 10 cities in the world. Can you figure out the…
Read MoreUS Customer Confidence in Housing Hits All Time Highs
Happy Friday & Happy St. Patrick’s Day! If you have been waiting for the newest Real Estate Radio LIVE podcast to be released, this is your lucky day! If you have been feeling pleasantly surprised with the state of the economy – you are not alone. In this week’s Friday edition of the show, we…
Read More[podcast] Strategies For You in a Rising Interest Rate Environment
Interest rates are not going to stay low forever and consumers could use some education to better understand what they may want to do as rates rise. Expanding on yesterday’s video, Joe shares several strategies and considerations to help us adjust to a new environment with higher rates. Specific strategies include: Consolidating your 1st and 2nd…
Read More[podcast] Timing in Real Estate and Lending with Mike D’Ambrosio and Joe Cucchiara
Joe Cucchiara joins in as a guest today as he and Mike D’Ambrosio sit down to discuss timing and your real estate issues. Mike and Joe first pick apart a new Zillow study on the best month and day to put a home on the market. Do they think you should put any stock in…
Read MoreBuying a Home for Your Children and Housing Markets Affected by Higher Interest Rates
It’s a challenge at best to buy a home in the Bay Area when $1 million is the average price. The high price tags often mean parents and grandparents come to the rescue by gifting down payment money or helping to qualify for a loan. Today Joe discusses tax advantages and ramifications that come with…
Read MoreKey Questions You Should Be Asking Your Realtor Before Listing Your Home
February is already over and with fewer than 900 units listed in Santa Clara County we really hope you’re looking to put your home on the market. As always one of the most important steps to selling your property is hiring a realtor who will help you along the way, and Mike and Joe are…
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