Posts Tagged ‘rates’
Reverse 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 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 More1031 Exchange as a Resource with Ron Ricard and Mike D’Ambrosio
Although today’s guest is well-known around the real estate community for his trainings and guesting on our podcast, the 1031 Exchange still remains an unfamiliar topic for many. Not that surprising since not even professional agents handle 1031 Exchanges on a regular basis. Mike calls up 1031 Exchange expert Ron Ricard to get more information…
Read MoreIs Real Estate A Place to Live or Invest?
Going back 50+ years a majority of our parents and grandparents bought homes with the sole intentions of living there, raising a family and paying off a mortgage. Now, investing in a home’s resale value is a topic most everyone thinks about, especially when it’s your first home. Joe looks back at real estate’s transition…
Read More[podcast] Loan Product and Program Review
It’s been a while but our lengthy sellers market has swung back to a purchase market. After such a long stretch where they didn’t have much power, it’s easy for buyers to be misinformed about all the products available to them. Today, Host Joe Cucchiara reviews 30 year fixed alternatives now that rates have risen.…
Read More[podcast] Rate Update and the US Rental Market
The stock market has flourished since Donald Trump was officially elected President and assumed office, but stronger economics also means higher rates. Today Joe talks about the latest improvements to interest rates, why he is encouraging buyers to have their lender to lock in current rates and why others may want to jump at this…
Read More10 Happiest Places to Live and Down Payment Strategies
Whether you were born and raised there or moved in later, the places you live will always affect your outlook on life. Today Joe shares new data on the top 10 happiest places to live and the metrics used by researchers to determine the top 10 cities in the world. Can you figure out the…
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] The Best Place For You to Find a Mortgage
Even with all the technology available today “where is the best place to find a mortgage?” still sounds like a funny question to ask. How you approach your mortgage might very well be dependent on your age. Today Joe challenges traditional lending with the newest trends in lending that are quickly gaining traction. What are…
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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