Posts Tagged ‘Mike D’Ambrosio’
RERL-1691- Two Italian Guys Talking Real Estate- 2020 Predictions
With the New Year being so young, people are making big plans and setting new goals for their future. For many of us moving up, buying that rental property or taking that big step into home ownership is our main priority following a tame 2019. No one can predict the future, but looking to a…
Read MoreRERL-1685-Two Italian Guys Talking Real Estate – New San Jose Property Tax Bill & First Time Home Buyers
Many people are unaware of the new property tax bill under consideration for San Jose. Any commercial and residential transactions over $2 million will get an additional assessment of $7.50/thousand. This is a big deal even for those it doesn’t affect. Do you have an issue with the city enacting this additional tax on San…
Read MoreRERL-1683- Two Italian Guys Talking Real Estate – Market Update and the Digital Experience
It has been a while since we took a look at the market and you might assume we would continue the steady climb to normal inventory levels we saw all year. You’ll be surprised that the number of homes on market has surprisingly shrunk to nearly half of what we would consider normal. Today Joe…
Read MoreRERL-1682-Two Italian Guys Talking Real Estate – “Silver Tsunami” iBuyer update
Most people are aware that the next big move for retired baby boomers will be to sell their homes and downsize. Predictions claim that the market, which has been incredibly parched in the past, will soon be flooded with homes over the next 20 years. If these predictions hold true, how do we prepare for…
Read MoreRERL-1673-Two Italian Guys Talking Real Estate – Rent Control
Rent is a big, big deal in the Bay Area where home prices are incredibly high. Starting next year statewide rent control officially takes effect and no one is quite sure what effect it will have on rent increases and home values till it expires in 2030. With so many big changes coming up its…
Read MoreRERL-1672- Two Italian Guys Talking Real Estate – Psychology of Real Estate
Lie down on the couch and relax because today Joe and Mike are delving into the psychology of real estate. In a time when more things are becoming automated and we are becoming more reliant on the internet, 90% of consumers still prefer to work with an agent. Is there a deeper reason why technology…
Read MoreRERL-1668-Two Italian Guys Talking Real Estate – What would a recession do to Real Estate?
The Feds cut the prime lending rate by .25% and even though the economy is still chugging along, people are still concerned that a recession is coming. Anything could happen between now and 2020, but if you believe a recession is imminent then it’s best to be prepared. Today Joe and Mile think about what…
Read MoreRERL-1666- Two Italian Guys Talking Real Estate – Is it a good idea to time the real estate market?
The market is flattening into a normal market and emotionally speaking, consumers just don’t know what to do. Simply mention you were thinking about making a transaction and instantly you’ll have people telling you to wait for the Bay Area’s market to come crashing down. Other people will encourage you to get out there quick…
Read MoreRERL-1660- Two Italian Guys Talking Real Estate -How do you know who to trust?
“Pick a team of people you trust” is a phrase you’ve heard repeated many times on RERL and for a good reason. Not only are you making a big financial decision, many consumers rely on their agents and lenders for referrals on plumbers, electricians and really anything house related. Building trust is everything in a…
Read MoreRERL-1658-Two Italian Guys talking real estate – Buyers options
The market keeps ticking up and buyers are finding their options are dwindling once again. Silicon Valley continues to prove it’s a crazy place where first time home buyers are looking for homes priced around $1million instead of the sub $400,000 range the rest of the country deals with. Coming up with $200,000 for a…
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