On today’s show Joe Cucchiara welcomes Matt Fuller from San Francisco Modern Condos. At the top of the hour Joe and Matt will talk about San Francisco’s business market creating high demand and the extreme shortage of available housing. Joe then asks about what effects the Super Bowl will have on the city. Matt updates us on the condo growth projected to happen around San Francisco over the next several years and the price ranges buyers can expect. Joe then announces Matt as President elect for the San Francisco Association of Realtors. Later on in the show Joe will ask Matt two major questions: Can San Francisco continue to grow with its lack of affordable space and increasing congestion; and is there a housing bubble?

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/.

Joining Mike D’Ambrosio on Real Estate Radio Live today is returning guest, Scott Poncetta. They will kick off today’s show by expanding on last week’s inventory report. Mike will then ask about Scott’s trip to China, finding out why Scott believes the US will continue to see money from Chinese investors. Mike and Scott also respond to Paul in San Jose who (along with fellow home owners) is against the city’s idea to build homes for the homeless in his neighborhood, fearing it will drastically reduce home values. Rezoning is also discussed.

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/.

Today Joe Cucchiara calls up Bobbi Decker and Buddy Saupe in Maui who are chatting with fellow Sotheby’s professional, Courtney Brown. After a quick Hawaiian market update, Courtney tells us about the many amenities available in Hawaii that attracts out-of-staters such as paddle boarding with the whales. She also breaks down some condos vs. single family home statistics and if she expects to see any change in demographics this year with more direct flights being offered and economic changes.

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/.

Joe Cucchiara begins today’s show by discussing a survey where Hawaii was chosen as one of the safest destinations for travelers.  He then reminds us why now is a good time to invest in Hawaiian real estate with lots of new construction happening close to the beach.

Later on Joe will give us some advice for building a real estate team explaining what type of people you need around you when buying and selling real estate. Making sure you have the right agent, financer or even attorney is key, and now you know how to choose the people willing to work hard for you.

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 South County expert, Rosie Poliquin. Joe will start off today’s show by having Rosie compare home prices between the South County and the Silicon Valley as well as the lifestyle and visual tradeoffs residents experience. The recent fall in the stock market leads them to reflect on how real estate is usually a good investment in the long run. Rosie then shares the details of her Top 5 Hot Properties and upcoming events around South County including a Super Bowl celebration in Morgan Hill.

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/.

As home prices skyrocket around the Bay Area so has rent. Today Joe Cucchiara re-examines the buy vs. rent debate telling us about the multiple programs available to help you finance your first home and why you need to ignore media that just scares people away from home ownership.  He also discusses investment opportunities outside of California, a subject he is often questioned about.

Joe then makes the exciting announcement of his partnership with Locations Hawaii, leading to a discussion about how a second home or investment property in Hawaii can be more affordable than you think.

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/.

Mike D’Ambrosio has Joe Cucchiara drop by for the first part of today’s show to tell us about his recent business trip to Hawaii and give us an update on what has happened with the economy since the rate hike. Mike then gives us a market outlook for 2016 discussing which factors are most likely to have an overall effect.

Later on, Mike will share his list of “Seven things you shouldn’t hear from your real estate agent” explaining how harmless sounding phrases actually mean that agent is just wasting your time.

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/.

Today Joe welcomes Richard Franzi, CEO and founder of Critical Mass for Business and author of The 10 Explosive Powers of CEO Peer Groups. After getting to know a bit about today’s guest, Joe asks Richard what a CEO peer group is, what they do and how to cooperate with those less willing to accept advice. Richard then tells us a bit about his latest book and its inspiration as well as the Critical Mass Radio Show, which he hosts weekly. Joe then finds out why Richard believes technology enriches the face-to-face peer group experience and some of the things CEO’s do to make sure they are hiring the right person for the right position. We also learn about another book Richard has in the works and what he hopes to achieve with it.

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/.

Bobbi and Buddy call up winemaker and proprietor Paul Rogerville this afternoon to talk about gentleman vineyards and the trend of making privately labeled wines straight from your very own vineyard. Paul will explain everything about the costs of creating your own vineyard versus buying one and all the maintenance that goes into keeping them. They also discuss what affects fruit quality as well as the systems for processing, blending and even licensing wines.

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/.

This afternoon Joe Cucchiara calls up CPA and Tax-Free Wealth author Tom Wheelwright to discuss using taxes in and around real estate. They will start off with Joe asking how you can borrow cash with tax free loans and using debt to increase tax benefits though like-kind exchanges. Tom then shares his feelings about financial planners who may not be into real estate investments and gives advice to people just getting into real estate investing. We also find out how children can improve your tax benefits from real estate.

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/.