Posts Tagged ‘remodel’
RERL-1554-Carol Woodard – What is Interior Design?
Many people think they know what interior design is, but do we really? Interior design actually goes beyond color schemes and furniture planning, it’s about creating healthy environments for people to live and work in. Today Joe talks with interior designers Carol Woodard and April Viola about how interior designers help your space fit you.…
Read MoreRERL-1553-Bill Benson-Reverse Mortgages
There is a lot of equity in a lot of homes around the Bay Area. For most people their home is their largest asset and a resource they can tap when income is needed. Reverse mortgages are not great for everyone, but it can be for the right person. Today Joe welcomes back Bill Benson,…
Read MoreRERL-1521-We know the benefits of buying or selling your home. What are your options if you stay in your home?
Most of the time on RERL we talk about the many benefits that come with buying and selling a home. However, there is one topic of home ownership that almost no one seems to even think about. Today Joe looks at the options and benefits of deciding to stay in your home. Specific topics include:…
Read MoreRERL-1518-Fed Raises Rates Again! What does this mean for new buyers and home owners?
Another rate hike from the Feds! While interest rates do not directly affect 30 year mortgages, it does impact home buyers and owners starting now. Today Joe answers three big questions everyone has following today’s rate hike. Specific topics include: How could the market potentially be affected? How does the rate hike affect current home…
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-1508-Exploring The Reverse Mortgage with Bill Benson
He’s no stranger to RERL; he’s reverse mortgage expert Bill Benson! For some of us conventional financing is just not the right choice. Good thing there are a few options outside of conventional financing. Today Joe explores reverse mortgages with Bill Benson to figure out if these unconventional loans really deserve the stigma they receive.…
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 MoreIs It Too Late To Refinance & Why Not To Worry If You Finance Over $750,000
Rates just crept up above 4% in a trend that will most likely continue this year. A rising rate environment doesn’t mean you missed your chance to refinance your mortgage. What it does mean is its time to review your mortgage review to see if you have the right mortgage for you. In the first…
Read MoreMortgage & Real Estate Predictions For 2018
This Feds raised the prime a few times this year and 30 year money is still available for under 4%. Odds are rates will be going up as the Feds plan on raising the prime 3-4 times in 2018. Today Joe reviews current mortgage conditions and shares what he believes next year holds for the…
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