On todays show Joe Cucchiara talks to us about weathering a volatile stock market with Transitions Wealth Advisors CFP, Shawn Okumura, and Bay Equity Home Loans Loan Officer, Jeff Trevarthen. Joe will begin by having Shawn explain the bigger issues that have caused tension in the stock market this year. Shawn then talks about Roth IRA conversions, evaluating a client’s 401k plan and other investment options.

National statistics poses the question of why do people hesitate when it comes to retirement planning and what can we do to teach children about money in an effort to curb this trend. They also give some recommendations to older people who are house rich and cash poor, and Jeff asks Shawn how he handles financial planning related to real estate. Towards the end of the show Joe asks Shawn about finding the financial planner that is right for you, past market cycles and avoiding knee-jerk reactions.

Be sure to call in with your questions during the show at 1(800)516-1220 between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. PST on AM 1220 KDOW. To learn more about all our hosts and how to contact them, simply visit www.RERadioLive.com.

All the information in this podcast is broadcast in good faith and for general information purpose only. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information on our website is strictly at your own risk.  We will not be liable for any losses and damages in connection with the use of associated information. www.reradiolive.com All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2015. Joe Cucchiara MLO 273084 This is not a commitment to lend. Bobbi Decker CalBRE 00607999. Mike D’Ambrosio CalBRE 01841982. Our team fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. For more information, please visit: http://portal.hud.gov/.

Today Joe Cucchiara is joined by John Faylor and Daniel Goni from Sereno Group. First off Joe will gather their thoughts on first quarter market trends and the lack of inventory. He then asks with low inventory and multiple offers on every house, how do they better their clients’ chance at getting their offer accepted? John and Daniel then tell us about keeping their clients in a positive frame of mind after losing out on an offer or telling clients they may need to readjust their expectations and look elsewhere.

John and Daniel also tell us about Sereno Groups’ 1% For Good program which donates 1% of their gross commission to a different foundation every quarter.

Be sure to call in with your questions during the show at 1(800)516-1220 between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. PST on AM 1220 KDOW. To learn more about all our hosts and how to contact them, simply visit www.RERadioLive.com.

All the information in this podcast is broadcast in good faith and for general information purpose only. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information on our website is strictly at your own risk.  We will not be liable for any losses and damages in connection with the use of associated information. www.reradiolive.com All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2015. Joe Cucchiara MLO 273084 This is not a commitment to lend. Bobbi Decker CalBRE 00607999. Mike D’Ambrosio CalBRE 01841982. Our team fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. For more information, please visit: http://portal.hud.gov/.

This week Mike D’Ambrosio brings Cindy Carey back into the studio fresh from the International Home Show in Las Vegas. With her, Cindy has brought back a list of the most popular home trends that are showing off consumers’ preference for more streamlined and simplistic looks. She also tells us about the trends of zoning your backyard and carrying the flooring outside. Later on Cindy brings us into the kitchen where we learn about the Corian Charging Surface that allows you to wirelessly charge smart devices straight from the countertop. Mike will wrap up today’s show by having Cindy reveal her “Top Five” favorite new trends.

To contact Mike D'Ambrosio you can visit his website at www.MikeSellsSiliconValley.com, email him at [email protected] or call at (408)630-0101. 

Be sure to call in with your questions during the show at 1(800)516-1220 between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. PST on AM 1220 KDOW. To learn more about all our hosts and how to contact them, simply visit www.RERadioLive.com.

All the information in this podcast is broadcast in good faith and for general information purpose only. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information on our website is strictly at your own risk.  We will not be liable for any losses and damages in connection with the use of associated information. www.reradiolive.com All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2015. Joe Cucchiara MLO 273084 This is not a commitment to lend. Bobbi Decker CalBRE 00607999. Mike D’Ambrosio CalBRE 01841982. Our team fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. For more information, please visit: http://portal.hud.gov/.

On today’s show Joe Cucchiara calls up Chris Ling, the mortgage manager for NerdWallet. After a quick description about NerdWallet and Chris’s role there, Joe asks how they are changing real estate to be more effective and efficient for consumers and agents. He also finds out how NerdWallet differs from other real estate sites such as Zillow and Trulia. Chris then tells us about the tools that are changing the way we process loans and future services consumers can expect to benefit from. We also learn about NerdWallets’ partnership with Sindeo last September.

Be sure to call in with your questions during the show at 1(800)516-1220 between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. PST on AM 1220 KDOW. To learn more about all our hosts and how to contact them, simply visit www.RERadioLive.com.

All the information in this podcast is broadcast in good faith and for general information purpose only. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information on our website is strictly at your own risk.  We will not be liable for any losses and damages in connection with the use of associated information. www.reradiolive.com All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2015. Joe Cucchiara MLO 273084 This is not a commitment to lend. Bobbi Decker CalBRE 00607999. Mike D’Ambrosio CalBRE 01841982. Our team fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. For more information, please visit: http://portal.hud.gov/.

Today Joe Cucchiara welcomes back speaking and presentation expert, Doris Pickering. This time Doris will explain how to invest in yourself as a way to stay ahead of the competition. While we know that first impressions are an important part of just about every career, Doris explains the difficulty of finding a balance between fostering relationships and connecting with multiple people at networking type events. She also tells us about:

Be sure to call in with your questions during the show at 1(800)516-1220 between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. PST on AM 1220 KDOW. To learn more about all our hosts and how to contact them, simply visit www.RERadioLive.com.

All the information in this podcast is broadcast in good faith and for general information purpose only. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information on our website is strictly at your own risk.  We will not be liable for any losses and damages in connection with the use of associated information. www.reradiolive.com All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2015. Joe Cucchiara MLO 273084 This is not a commitment to lend. Bobbi Decker CalBRE 00607999. Mike D’Ambrosio CalBRE 01841982. Our team fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. For more information, please visit: http://portal.hud.gov/.

Joe Cucchiara is back at the Toll House Hotel and this month he is joined by Rainy Hake, Dave Walsh and Carol Burnett from Alain Pinel Realtors. As 2016 continues the trend of rapidly declining inventory, Joe, Carol, Dave and Rainy take a look at influencing factors and what can be done to stimulate sales. They then talk about possible tax reforms that could affect home affordability for Americans under the election of a new president. Joe also asks for a consumer and an agent’s point of view of a disruptive company in real estate before they wrap up by offering a little advice to buyers who may be feeling a bit hopeless.

Be sure to call in with your questions during the show at 1(800)516-1220 between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. PST on AM 1220 KDOW. To learn more about all our hosts and how to contact them, simply visit www.RERadioLive.com.

All the information in this podcast is broadcast in good faith and for general information purpose only. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information on our website is strictly at your own risk.  We will not be liable for any losses and damages in connection with the use of associated information. www.reradiolive.com All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2015. Joe Cucchiara MLO 273084 This is not a commitment to lend. Bobbi Decker CalBRE 00607999. Mike D’Ambrosio CalBRE 01841982. Our team fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. For more information, please visit: http://portal.hud.gov/.

Disruptive companies gain popularity for their speed and ability to cut costs. So if companies like Uber and Airbnb can have an impact on taxi’s and hotels, is it possible someone will develop an app that will cut out the real estate agent for good? Mike D’Ambrosio gives us five good reasons why he believes buyers and sellers truly benefit from working with a professional and agents won't have to worry.

To contact Mike D'Ambrosio you can visit his website at www.MikeSellsSiliconValley.com, email him at [email protected] or call at (408)630-0101. 

Be sure to call in with your questions during the show at 1(800)516-1220 between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. PST on AM 1220 KDOW. To learn more about all our hosts and how to contact them, simply visit www.RERadioLive.com.

All the information in this podcast is broadcast in good faith and for general information purpose only. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information on our website is strictly at your own risk.  We will not be liable for any losses and damages in connection with the use of associated information. www.reradiolive.com All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2015. Joe Cucchiara MLO 273084 This is not a commitment to lend. Bobbi Decker CalBRE 00607999. Mike D’Ambrosio CalBRE 01841982. Our team fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. For more information, please visit: http://portal.hud.gov/.

Buddy and Bobbi are calling in from Hawaii again this week with their guest Kathy Christiansen of MacArthur Sotheby’s. After getting to know a bit about Kathy she tells us about the many different areas the big island offers. It even has an area that looks like the east coast! While Hawaii is known for its beaches, surf and weather so perfect you can do just about anything, we learn about other fun amenities available like hiking through Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Later on Buddy will ask Kathy who is buying homes in Hawaii and finds out how they are being used; and Bobbi has Kathy make a 2016 market prediction.

Be sure to check out our website for additional resources, exquisite properties and more at www.BobbiDecker.com. To reach Bobbi directly call 650 346 5352 or email her at [email protected].

Be sure to call in with your questions during the show at 1(800)516-1220 between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. PST on AM 1220 KDOW. To learn more about all our hosts and how to contact them, simply visit www.RERadioLive.com.

All the information in this podcast is broadcast in good faith and for general information purpose only. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information on our website is strictly at your own risk.  We will not be liable for any losses and damages in connection with the use of associated information. www.reradiolive.com All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2015. Joe Cucchiara MLO 273084 This is not a commitment to lend. Bobbi Decker CalBRE 00607999. Mike D’Ambrosio CalBRE 01841982. Our team fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. For more information, please visit: http://portal.hud.gov/.

Today Joe Cucchiara calls up Nav Athwal, Founder and CEO of Realty Shares. Nav tells us how Realty Shares, an online marketplace for real estate investing, is transforming the real estate investment landscape by being more accessible to busy consumers and first time investors. He even gives us a walk through, showing how quick and simple it is to go from setup to making transactions with more power in the hands of the consumer. Joe also finds out how he gathered interest from investors, where he is looking to take Realty Shares over the next two years and if consumers can expect to make residential transactions in a similar format.

Later on Nav responds to some listener’s texts about what he would tell consumers that prefer “the old ways” despite their inefficiencies, and can people look to save in fees and costs in addition to time?

Be sure to call in with your questions during the show at 1(800)516-1220 between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. PST on AM 1220 KDOW. To learn more about all our hosts and how to contact them, simply visit www.RERadioLive.com.

All the information in this podcast is broadcast in good faith and for general information purpose only. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information on our website is strictly at your own risk.  We will not be liable for any losses and damages in connection with the use of associated information. www.reradiolive.com All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2015. Joe Cucchiara MLO 273084 This is not a commitment to lend. Bobbi Decker CalBRE 00607999. Mike D’Ambrosio CalBRE 01841982. Our team fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. For more information, please visit: http://portal.hud.gov/.

In studio with Joe Cucchiara today is Alain Pinel Vice President and COO, Rainy Hake, who has recently taken a trip to China to build relationships with Chinese real estate professionals. She will tell us some of the things she has learned, explaining the importance of understanding international buyers and how local sellers can use that information. Subjects include:

Be sure to call in with your questions during the show at 1(800)516-1220 between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. PST on AM 1220 KDOW. To learn more about all our hosts and how to contact them, simply visit www.RERadioLive.com.

All the information in this podcast is broadcast in good faith and for general information purpose only. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information on our website is strictly at your own risk.  We will not be liable for any losses and damages in connection with the use of associated information. www.reradiolive.com All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2015. Joe Cucchiara MLO 273084 This is not a commitment to lend. Bobbi Decker CalBRE 00607999. Mike D’Ambrosio CalBRE 01841982. Our team fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. For more information, please visit: http://portal.hud.gov/.