Posts Tagged ‘purchase’
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 MoreWhere Are The Foreign Buyers Coming From And What Are They Buying – The Ins & Outs of Off-Shore Buyers
As we continue to cover the globalization of real estate and the interest in United States property from prospects around the world – we are giving you an inside glimpse of off-shore buying trends this week on Real Estate Radio LIVE! We can’t wait to take you below the surface stats into higher-level analysis from…
Read MoreRent To Buy Or Lease With Options
You’ve heard us say it before. Roughly 7-8% of realtors handle about 92% of the transactions. It’s an impressive number that is also shocking when you realize that over 90% of the part-time agents and lenders out there are probably not reinvesting in their business and you. Do you believe independent contractors are overall bad for…
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 MoreNavigating Multiple Offers In A Rising Purchase Price Market
Living in the Bay Area you know just how hard it is dealing with real estate when prices are constantly rising. Joe explains how to navigate real estate, lending and partnerships in today’s market, especially if this is your first time going through the process. Specific topics include: Understanding why prices continue to rise Can…
Read More[podcast] Unconventional Financing To Make Your Ownership Goals A Reality
It’s easy to get discouraged and forget about home ownership or investment properties looking at today’s crazy purchase market. It may seem even worse when misleading information and conventional purchasing programs seem to be pushing your goals further out of reach every time you turn around. Today we are asking you to ignore these negative…
Read More[podcast] Buying and Selling Strategies with Real Estate Radio LIVE
One of things we’ve talked a lot about on our show last year is the flattening market. This year, demand is still low….but so is inventory. So what can stressed sellers do when they’re ready to tackle the sale, but not the purchase? Joe, Bobbi and Buddy talk to move-up and move-down buyers who have…
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] Is Now Still a Good Time to Buy and Tax Tips
Interest rates are rising, is now still a good time to buy a house? It’s a question we hear a lot around here and that answer always depends on you and your situation. Joe takes a look at first time and move up buyers who face different deciding factors before officially jumping into the market.…
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