Posts Tagged ‘refinance’
RERL-1517- Do Consumers Care About Wells Fargo’s Reputation? & New Loan Programs Being Introduced
We are all very aware that Wells Fargo has fallen on some tough times when it comes to consumer complaints. Lawsuits are piling up as the company gets caught with false accounts, mortgage fees and more. Today Joe looks back at the problems plaguing Wells Fargo and questions if they change the way you do…
Read MoreRERL-1513-Rates Drop & Do Buyers Still Have A Chance In The Market?
In a rare move when the general trend has been up, interest rates take a significant drop. The results? Buyers on the bubble now have more buying power. Likewise, refinancers too now have another shot at taking advantage of all that equity. Today Joe looks at what could trigger you to take advantage of this…
Read MoreRERL-1510-Disrupting The Life Insurance Industry with Harry Grundmann
These days it seems just about every industry is facing major disruption and your life insurance is not excluded. No matter what age you are there is a better insurance for you, even if that means refinancing your insurance or changing plans altogether. Today Joe meets Instalifenow.com founder, Harry Grundmann, who is taking a whole…
Read MoreRERL-1504-Evaluating Your Homeowners Insurance with Laura Peterson
Earthquake insurance, fire protection, umbrella insurance ?a lot goes into protecting you and your home from unforeseen events. Today Joe welcomes back returning guest and insurance expert Laura Peterson with Insurance and Financial Services Inc. This time around Laura will talk about insurances you do and don’t need, technology changing the way you access your…
Read MoreHow to Prepare and Plan for a Market with Rising Interest Rates
Some people might say it’s easy to plan for a market where interest rates begin to climb. As long as you have a good low fixed interest rate on your 30 year mortgage you’re all set to go. While this may hold true for many of us out there, there are still a few things…
Read MoreWhat affect will the recent stock market decline have on interest rates?
Our climbing stock market has finally faced a significant dip of around 4%. While we don’t know the exact cause of today’s decline or what tomorrow holds, we can discuss how we think it will affect our interest rates. What temporary effects will be felt immediately and what results could stick around for the long…
Read MoreHow The Government Shutdown Affects The Real Estate And Mortgage Industry
The government may have ended their shutdown moments before recording today’s podcast, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be prepared for future shutdowns. If you’re in the process of buying, selling or refinancing a home, you’re going to require a little more education when it comes to navigating these deals. Today Joe discusses the government…
Read MoreJoe’s Real Estate And Mortgage Predictions For 2018
Christmas is days away and the New Year is coming quicker than many of us care to believe. Today Joe shares his real estate and mortgage predictions for 2018. Specific topics include: Continued low inventory and vertical growth? New tax bill and its effect on property owners Consolidation and downsizing for real estate and mortgage…
Read MoreThe Art Of Home Appraisals
Joining Joe in studio today is licensed appraiser John Montgomery of Montgomery Appraisal to talk about what he knows best. Contrary to popular belief appraising is more an art form than a formula. Before you sell, buy or refinance your home the bank or lender is going to require an appraisal, which is where John…
Read MoreSix Most Important Questions To Ask Your Lender and Real Estate Agent When Considering Working With Them?
New studies and research are out and that means consumers have new wants and expectations from their lenders and agents. Not surprisingly the top two consumer complaints circle around the lack of communication and ability to negotiate costs and fees. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell some of these questions may even surprise those…
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