Posts Tagged ‘mortgage’
RERL-1765- Secure the cheap money while it lasts!
Paying off the mortgage early is that goal all homeowners work towards – and why wouldn’t you? Any form of debt is bad and you’re just throwing away money in the form of interest. Well, mortgage rates are crazy low right now with some rates below 3%, but with inflation pressing upon us those rates…
Read MoreRERL-1759-Eviction Moratorium – Is it helping or hurting?
Right, wrong, good or bad, the eviction moratorium is under hot debate right now. After millions of Americans were spared the fear of losing their home in addition to their job when the pandemic hit, the time to unfreeze the ban on evictions and return to something resembling normal life has come – or has…
Read MoreRERL-1749-Boycott B of A, and don’t be so quick to sell your home!
Why boycott Bank of America? If your privacy is important to you, then you will want to strongly consider switching your account to a different bank. Bank of America has been sharing private information with government agencies about consumer spending habits in the time around the January 6th Capitol riots. Though it is easy to…
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-1744- Helping Small Business – Mike and John D’Ambrosio
A majority of us are aware that small businesses have taken the hardest economic hit during the pandemic. Unfortunately, those that stayed afloat during the first shutdown may not make it through this upcoming one. Meet John D’Ambrosio, successful family restauranteur and brother of our very own Mike D’Ambrosio whose companies (The New York Sausage…
Read MoreRERL-1732-Market Update
It’s been quite some time since covid -19 effectively shut down the economy, and a surprising number of markets and industries are thriving despite the grim expectations. When life becomes more unpredictable than normal, the only weapon consumers really have is knowledge that hopefully comes from a reliable source. Today Joe and Mike take a…
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-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 – 1714 – Weekly Real Estate & Mortgage Update – COVID-19
Every week brings something new to the way we buy and sell real estate. As always, we aim to provide you will all the current information you need to make educated decisions. Today Joe provides a quick snapshot of what is going on with Silicon Valley real estate and lending and its relation to COVID-19.…
Read MoreRERL-1712-Silicon Valley Virtual Real Estate Summit
We stayed home and flattened the curve, and while we are ready to get back to work, coronavirus has changed the way we do things. Today Joe has gathered Silicon Valley’s finest real estate and lending professionals to discuss the major issues that have taken place in the real estate and lending industry: Chris Trapani,…
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