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The Feds Raise Rates Again and The Future Of Real Estate Transactions
The feds are at it again… yesterday prime lending rates rose by a quarter point. Strangely enough, this is not directly tied to the mortgage market or your 30 year mortgage. Today Joe comes in and explains what this rate hike signals to the economy, why do mortgage rates seem to rise with it and…
Read MoreWhat Type of Mortgage Fits Your Age and Strategy
Older, younger, close to retirement or already there- Believe it or not your age can be a significant factor when choosing a mortgage. Today Joe breaks down how age along with potential income influence your mortgage making decision through every stage of life from your first job out of college till you’re on a fixed…
Read MoreThe Sandwich Generation: Driving Real Estate In Unexpected Ways
If you thought being a ‘tween’ was tough – try being part of the Sandwich Generation! Also known as the ‘Younger Boomers’, this often-overlooked but increasingly impactful age group is changing the real estate landscape in unexpected ways – and today is your chance to find out how and why! Listen in to our latest…
Read MoreSCC Assessor Larry Stone Drops By With More Information On Our Economy
Joining Joe today is RERL’s good friend and Santa Clara County Assessor, Larry Stone. As always, Larry brings with him all the data we need to truly to understand where our economy currently sits and what direction we are heading. First off Joe asks Larry to give us a State of the Union type of…
Read MoreLiving In The Silicon Valley
Longtime listeners will know we are always talking about how Silicon Valley is one of the greatest places to live. Unfortunately, recent news segments are reporting an exodus of people leaving the area. Is the cost of living hurting the quality of life for our retirees or are they just looking to finally cash in…
Read MoreReverse Mortgages With Bill Benson
One thing many Bay Area seniors have working to their advantage right now is incredible amounts of equity. Joe sits down with reverse mortgage specialist, Bill Benson, to show us the ins and outs of a reverse mortgage that make retirement more comfortable for our seniors. Is the Bay Area ripe for the reverse mortgage…
Read MoreUnderstanding Documentation For Financing And The Difference Between Conforming VS. Jumbo
It may initially sound boring, but understanding the documentation for financing when refinancing or making a purchase can help quell some of the frustration. In today’s podcast Joe breaks down the differences between general conforming loans and jumbo loans. He also looks at the required documentations as well as reasons why your lender needs them.…
Read MoreTrusts Simplified With Philip E. Holsworth
Over the years that we have worked with seniors and talked about the goals and challenges we all face as we age, we have learned an important thing about legacy planning. Of those whom don’t have a will or trust in place – they tend to lack one not because they don’t WANT one, but…
Read MoreCindy Carey Stops By to Discuss How We Can Help Save the Bees and More
Cindy Carey rejoins Mike in the studio once again bringing her vast wealth of knowledge to our show. Today Mike finds out about all the new projects Starburst Construction is working on and issues they are running into. Specific topics include: Health and safety testing Our nationwide shortage of construction workers Earth Day- How you…
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…
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