Posts Tagged ‘stock market’
RERL- 1707- How COVID-19 Is Affecting Real Estate And Lending
COVID-19 has disrupted life around the globe and the subject is sure to have given many people a headache by now, but there has never been such a thing as being prepared with too much information. Like just about everything, this virus has left its mark on the real estate and lending market and few…
Read MoreRERL-1706-The Truth About Interest Rates And Why They Are Higher
You may not be aware of it, but last week interest rates hit an all time low. Homeowners on the lookout were ready to refinance and lock in rates in the crazy low three percent range. However, something bizarre has happened in the market place and rates shot up suddenly over the last 48 hours…
Read MoreRERL-1703-Two Italian Guys Talking Real Estate-How Coronavirus Affects Real Estate And Lending
Coronavirus is spreading rapidly and keeping more consumers inside their homes, but you wouldn’t know it looking at the Bay Area’s housing market. Most listings are generating a lot of activity and more homes are slowly coming onto the market. Right now interest rates are the hitting historic lows, which doesn’t necessarily mean low mortgage…
Read MoreRERL-1698-Two Italian Guys Talking Real Estate-Preparing For The 2020 Housing Market
A new year has always meant a new market, and not to say we told you so, but there is always the possibility of the market reverting back to a strong sellers market. Inventory right now is incredibly low and offers are starting to flow in on whatever’s available. Are buyers in for another tough…
Read MoreRERL-1694-Pre and Post Super Bowl market Predictions
The big game is only a few days away and once you’ve finished cleaning the buffalo sauce from under your nails, it’s time to think about your game –your real estate game, that is. The Super Bowl bump is something you’ve heard us talk about many times before, but many people are unsure what to…
Read MoreRERL-1693-Market Alert!
Here we are, just kicking off 2020, rates are near record lows and it’s a great time to be a buyer. Not so long ago opportunities to purchase a home in the Bay Area were scare, and while you couldn’t say we have a glut of homes for sale today, the market has flattened to…
Read MoreRERL-1666- Two Italian Guys Talking Real Estate – Is it a good idea to time the real estate market?
The market is flattening into a normal market and emotionally speaking, consumers just don’t know what to do. Simply mention you were thinking about making a transaction and instantly you’ll have people telling you to wait for the Bay Area’s market to come crashing down. Other people will encourage you to get out there quick…
Read MoreRERL-1657- Consumers don’t trust their mortgage lenders – So who do you trust?
A recent survey of consumers has shown that many of us don’t trust mortgage lenders and banks. It’s not really surprising with satisfaction ratings amongst mortgage servicers ranking below life insurance. While we all want to be leaders in the industry, do we really want to be so in a low bar industry? The lack…
Read MoreRERL-1592-Rates Drop & It’s Buyers Time!
The holidays are officially over and we are ready to take on 2019! Joe is kicking off the New Year with some good news for anyone paying attention to interest rates and some even better new for buyers entering the market. Tune in as Joe explains all the new opportunities that await you as a…
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:…
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