Posts Tagged ‘interestrates’
RER-1751-California opening, and rates are going up. What will this do for housing?
It’s been happening for a while, but you could unofficially call 2020 the year people wanted to leave California. We saw the economy have a massive run up coupled with crazy low interest rates that made it too tempting to buy no matter the cost. Joe Cucchiara and Jack Russo team up to discuss how…
Read MoreRERL-1748- How Does the Election Impact Real Estate Investors?
As an industry, the National Association of Realtors is a strong lobbying body in Congress, but in one week, a new administration will take office. Regardless of the NAR’s power, many things will officially begin to change starting January 20th and smart investors will start planning for new changes. Joe Cucchiara asks Jack Russo what…
Read MoreRERL-1723-Two Italian Guys Talking Real Estate-Market Update
Can we have open houses yet? Has inventory recovered from coronavirus lows? What don’t I know about buying a home in this environment?! Quite honestly, it may be a lot. But don’t worry, today Joe and Mike are here with the lowdown on Silicon Valley’s housing market. Topics include: Inventory & prices under Covid-19 Protocols…
Read MoreRERL-1721-Growing Your Business-Big Banks – How Are They Behaving and Reacting In A Crisis!
Way back in 2008, the government bailed out banks during the mortgage meltdown. While circumstances are not quite the same today, there are a few parallels that exist between the two. Low rates have been fueling this economy and the juice just keeps getting put on to keep things rolling. As a result, smaller banks…
Read MoreRERL-1716- Silicon Valley Real Estate Market Update
Normally by now we are entering the thick of the buying and selling season and keeping a watchful eye on the market. Due to the current environment, many of us are only just beginning to settle back into something resembling normal life. You’ve likely seen more Sale Pending signs around the neighborhood, but what does…
Read MoreRERL-1711- Market Update and Effects of COVID-19
It’s time for another round of COVID related market updates. There are all kinds of things affecting the market day to day and people need to know what interest rates are doing and what the buyer and seller markets are like. Getting prepared now can make a huge difference for the day when you want…
Read MoreRERL-1710- Market Update – Real Estate and Lending
Much of the world as we know it has come to a grinding halt due to public health concerns. As we navigate the challenging times COVID-19 has brought upon us, it’s more important than ever to make educated decisions with as much information as possible. Since people will always need homes and money, real estate…
Read MoreRERL- 1707- How COVID-19 Is Affecting Real Estate And Lending
COVID-19 has disrupted life around the globe and the subject is sure to have given many people a headache by now, but there has never been such a thing as being prepared with too much information. Like just about everything, this virus has left its mark on the real estate and lending market and few…
Read MoreRERL-1706-The Truth About Interest Rates And Why They Are Higher
You may not be aware of it, but last week interest rates hit an all time low. Homeowners on the lookout were ready to refinance and lock in rates in the crazy low three percent range. However, something bizarre has happened in the market place and rates shot up suddenly over the last 48 hours…
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