Bay Area Real Estate News, Insights, Market Data, and Strategies | Spencer Hsu Real Estate
299 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago -Weekly episodes! Join Spencer, San Jose native and real estate expert, for Bay Area market news, insights, and pro tips. With an MBA and tech background, Spencer blends analytical skills with his real estate acumen, ensuring clients make informed decisions in this dynamic market. Leading a skilled team with Vivian, his lending expert wife, they've navigated over $250M in transactions. It's not all work though; Spencer loves global travel, Bay Area cuisine, and tennis. He's also tech-savvy, constantly integrating new technology in his life.
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Cozy | Proptech Talk Thursday #9
October 15, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBWelcome to my new PropTech Talk Thursday series to take a look and provide my candid thoughts on new Proptech businesses. These could range from products to companies leveraging technology to improve all facets of real estate. The Real Estate industry is one of the slowest to adopt technology but there are many opportunities along with money chasing these opportunities. Have you ever dealt with the hassle of renting out a property and wished there was a one stop shop to manage the entire pro...
Weekly Real Estate Lunch and Learn Interview with Top Realtor Bonnie Lai (Boston, MA)
October 14, 2020 21:23 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBEvery Wednesday at 12PM PST, I interview and introduce a top real estate agent from all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and the economic drivers of an area! -- If you’re interested in buying, selling, or investing in residential or commercial real estate in the 📍SF Bay Area, contact me today! 📧[email protected] 📞 (408) 547-4590 ⏰ Set up a time to chat: https://calendly.com/spencerhsure 🌍 Fin...
Upcoming Real Estate Related California State Propositions | Bay Area Real Estate Tip #24
October 13, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBEvery Tuesday, I go into detail about a question I frequently get asked. This week, I'm going to discuss the upcoming California Propositions related to real estate that will be on the ballot by giving my candid thoughts, pros and cons, and whether I think they will likely pass or not. The main ones I will be covering today are Proposition 15, 19, and 21. Proposition 15: Increases funding sources for public schools, community colleges, and local government services by changing tax assessme...
Updated Google Village Downtown Mixed-Use Plan | Bay Area Real Estate Market Report October 9, 2020
October 09, 2020 21:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBEvery week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. I look into news and data that can affect the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market. Tune in weekly and ask me anything! New Google Village Downtown West Mixed-Use Plan Updates https://realestate.withgoogle.com/sanjose/updates/5232465839652864/downtown-west-updates-application-with-design-standards-and-guidelines/ https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showdocument?id=43691 Mortgage applications rise 4.6% https://www.housingwire.com/a...
Opendoor | Proptech Talk Thursday #8
October 08, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBWelcome to my new PropTech Talk Thursday series to take a look and provide my candid thoughts on new Proptech businesses. These could range from products to companies leveraging technology to improve all facets of real estate. The Real Estate industry is one of the slowest to adopt technology but there are many opportunities along with money chasing these opportunities. Did you know that there is the option to sell your home online in some cities across the US without working with an agent? ...
Weekly Real Estate Lunch and Learn Interview with Top Realtor Alexander Phan (Portland, Oregon)
October 07, 2020 22:11 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBEvery Wednesday at 12PM PST, I interview and introduce a top real estate agent from all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and the economic drivers of an area! -- If you’re interested in buying, selling, or investing in residential or commercial real estate in the 📍SF Bay Area, contact me today! 📧[email protected] 📞 (408) 547-4590 ⏰ Set up a time to chat: https://calendly.com/spencerhsure 🌍 Fin...
Two WORST questions to ask a Realtor | Bay Area Real Estate Tip #23
October 06, 2020 19:00 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBEvery Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. This week, I'm going to show you the 2 worst questions to ask a Realtor. So, you are thinking about buying or selling a property, but you’re a nervous wreck. Don’t worry it’s totally NORMAL. One of the ways to ease your anxiety is to make sure you hire the right Realtor. Our job is to point you in the right direction and act in your best interest. Buyers and sellers today don’t need to use an agent, but with the right one y...
Pending home sales at an all-time high! | Bay Area Real Estate Market Report October 2, 2020
October 02, 2020 21:02 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBEvery week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. I look into news and data that can affect the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market. Tune in weekly and ask me anything! Mortgage rates decline this week https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mortgage-rates-decline-this-week/ Pending home sales at an all-time high! Now what? https://www.housingwire.com/articles/pending-home-sales-at-an-all-time-high-now-what/ Mortgage applications decline 4.8% https://www.housingwire.com/artic...
Roofstock | Proptech Talk Thursday #7
October 01, 2020 15:29 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBWelcome to my new PropTech Talk Thursday series to take a look and provide my candid thoughts on new Proptech businesses. These could range from products to companies leveraging technology to improve all facets of real estate. The Real Estate industry is one of the slowest to adopt technology but there are many opportunities along with money chasing these opportunities. This week let me introduce you to Roofstock. Based in Oakland, CA, Roofstock has raised $50M earlier this year for a total...
Should You Sell your House WITHOUT a Realtor? | Weekly Bay Area Real Estate Tip #22
September 29, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBEvery Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. This week, I'm going to show you how to decide if hiring a Realtor is worth it. Are you thinking about selling your house but don't know what route to take to sell it? Is it even worth using a Realtor? I mean using a Realtor sounds expensive, and I know about all these newer options to buy or sell, are they better? The short answer on whether or not you should hire a Realtor will depend on your situation and who you hire. I...
Amazon sinking $1.4 billion into new offices | Bay Area Real Estate Market Report September 24, 2020
September 25, 2020 20:23 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBEvery week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. I look into news and data that can affect the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market. Tune in weekly and ask me anything! The real reason Amazon is sinking $1.4 billion into new offices https://www.fastcompany.com/90543442/the-real-reason-amazon-is-sinking-1-4-billion-into-new-offices Average mortgage rates tick up this week https://www.housingwire.com/articles/average-mortgage-rates-tick-up-this-week/ 5 reasons mortgage rates ...
Hover | Proptech Talk Thursday #7
September 24, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBWelcome to my new PropTech Talk Thursday series to take a look and provide my candid thoughts on new Proptech businesses. These could range from products to companies leveraging technology to improve all facets of real estate. The Real Estate industry is one of the slowest to adopt technology but there are many opportunities along with money chasing these opportunities. Do you want to transform smartphone photos of any property into an accurate 3D model? Let me introduce you to Hover. Based ...
Hover | Proptech Talk Thursday #6
September 24, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBWelcome to my new PropTech Talk Thursday series to take a look and provide my candid thoughts on new Proptech businesses. These could range from products to companies leveraging technology to improve all facets of real estate. The Real Estate industry is one of the slowest to adopt technology but there are many opportunities along with money chasing these opportunities. Do you want to transform smartphone photos of any property into an accurate 3D model? Let me introduce you to Hover. Based...
What happens if your Bay Area home doesn’t sell? | Weekly Bay Area Real Estate Tip #21
September 22, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBEvery Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. This week, I'm going to walk you through what to do when your house refuses to sell. -- If you’re interested in buying, selling, or investing in residential or commercial real estate in the 📍SF Bay Area, contact me today! 📧[email protected] 📞 (408) 547-4590 ⏰ Set up a time to chat: https://calendly.com/spencerhsure 🌍 Find your dream Bay Area home https://www.homesbyspencerhsu.com/ 🎙️ Listen to my podcast: https://...
Work from home productivity takes a hit | Bay Area Real Estate Market Update September 18, 2020
September 18, 2020 20:48 - 22 minutes - 21 MBAverage U.S. 30-year mortgage rate rises from all-time low https://www.housingwire.com/articles/average-u-s-30-year-mortgage-rate-rises-from-all-time-low/ Mortgage lending volume in 2020 likely to break records https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mortgage-lending-volume-in-2020-likely-to-break-records/ Builder confidence reaches 35-year high in September https://www.housingwire.com/articles/builder-confidence-reaches-35-year-high-in-september/ How many homes did iBuyers purchase in Q2...
Roofstock | Proptech Talk Thursday #6
September 17, 2020 15:29 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBWelcome to my new PropTech Talk Thursday series to take a look and provide my candid thoughts on new Proptech businesses. These could range from products to companies leveraging technology to improve all facets of real estate. The Real Estate industry is one of the slowest to adopt technology but there are many opportunities along with money chasing these opportunities. This week let me introduce you to Roofstock. Based in Oakland, CA, Roofstock has raised $50M earlier this year for a total ...
Weekly Real Estate Lunch & Learn Interview with Top Insurance Agent Aaron Thach
September 16, 2020 21:50 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBEvery Wednesday at 12PM PST, I interview and introduce a top agent from all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and the economic drivers of an area! -- If you’re interested in buying, selling, or investing in residential or commercial real estate in the 📍SF Bay Area, contact me today! 📧[email protected] 📞 (408) 547-4590 ⏰ Set up a time to chat: https://calendly.com/spencerhsure 🌍 Find your dream...
Why every listing needs professional pictures & videos | Weekly Bay Area Real Estate Tip #20
September 15, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBOn today's Tuesday Tip episode, we're going to explain why getting professional pictures and video on your home is no longer an option, it's a necessity…unless, of course, you don't care about selling for top dollar… People don't need to sell their home with a Realtor anymore; they choose to do so. Today, you can list by owner, sell direct, hire a flat fee broker, or go a traditional route and hire a beast Realtor, like me(!!), but the point is that you have options. Regardless of which opt...
San Jose has a new fee on commercial development to pay for housing | Bay Area Real Estate Market Update September 11, 2020
September 11, 2020 20:20 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBEvery week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. I look into news and data that can affect the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market. Tune in weekly and ask me anything! U.S. mortgage rates fall to all-time lows this week https://www.housingwire.com/articles/u-s-mortgage-rates-fall-to-all-time-lows-this-week/ Purchase market remains resilient as mortgage applications gain 2.9% https://www.housingwire.com/articles/purchase-market-remains-resilient-as-mortgage-applications-gain...
Unison | Proptech Talk Thursday #5
September 10, 2020 16:39 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBWelcome to my new PropTech Talk Thursday series to take a look and provide my candid thoughts on new Proptech businesses. These could range from products to companies leveraging technology to improve all facets of real estate. The Real Estate industry is one of the slowest to adopt technology but there are many opportunities along with money chasing these opportunities. This week, let’s take a look at Unison. Unison, based in San Francisco, CA, has raised $40 million in total funding with t...
Weekly Real Estate Lunch and Learn Interview with Top Realtor David Shapiro (Austin, Texas)
September 09, 2020 20:54 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBEvery Wednesday at 12PM PST, I interview and introduce a top Realtor from all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and the economic drivers of an area! Meet David Shapiro, investor, health nut, environmentalist, consumer champion and consummate professional. A self-made success who devotes his free time to fitness and friends, David finds motivation in helping his clients further their financial success th...
What selling costs can you expect when selling a house? | Weekly Bay Area Real Estate Tip #19 | Weekly Bay Area Real Estate Tip #19
September 08, 2020 15:38 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBEvery Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. Question of the week! If you are thinking of selling a house, are you curious what costs are involved? Selling your house can be very stressful thinking about moving, packing, and new surroundings, but you want to know what's even more stressful? Selling a house without knowing what the sale is going to cost you. When you know your selling costs upfront, you'll be able to negotiate with the upper hand, knowing what your bott...
Google continues to expand | Bay Area Real Estate Market Update September 4, 2020
September 04, 2020 20:32 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBEvery week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. I look into news and data that can affect the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market. Tune in weekly and ask me anything! Google unveils massive commercial development in East Whisman https://www.mv-voice.com/news/2020/09/01/google-unveils-massive-mixed-use-housing-and-office-village-in-east-whisman Okta will let most of it’s 2,600 employees work from home. 1100 are in the Bay Area https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/27/tech/okta-perman...
Glass House Guide | Proptech Talk Thursday #4
September 03, 2020 16:36 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBWelcome to my new PropTech Talk Thursday series to take a look and provide my candid thoughts on new Proptech businesses. This week we are interviewing Justin Cullifer, a technology professional and Founder of Glass House Guide. Glass House Guide is an Alexa voice tool that allows listing agents to provide more detail about the homes they are selling, and the buyers to have an honest companion as they go through their journey of purchasing a home. Their tool allows their agents to put custom...
Weekly Real Estate Lunch and Learn Interview with Top Realtor Huy Nguyen (Houston, Texas)
September 02, 2020 20:01 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBEvery Wednesday at 12PM PST, I interview and introduce a top Realtor from all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and the economic drivers of an area! If you’re interested in buying, selling, or investing in residential or commercial real estate in the 📍SF Bay Area, contact me today! 📧[email protected] 📞 (408) 547-4590 ⏰ Set up a time to chat: https://calendly.com/spencerhsure 🌍 Find your dream B...
Why is real estate market time so important? | Weekly Bay Area Real Estate Tip #18
September 01, 2020 16:01 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBEvery Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. Question of the week! Why is real estate market time so important? Everyone wants to sell their house for top dollar, but you don't do it by pricing it high, you do it by limiting your market time. The key to selling your house quickly and for top dollar is by playing the game. You'll receive the most amount of traffic and showings for your house in the first two weeks its listed. When your home goes on the market, it becom...
Record Year for New Home Sales | Bay Area Real Estate Market Update August 28, 2020
August 28, 2020 19:59 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBEvery week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. I look into news and data that can affect the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market. Tune in weekly and ask me anything! Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium extended for the 3rd time to end of the year https://www.housingwire.com/articles/fhfa-extends-foreclosure-and-eviction-moratorium-for-a-third-time-to-dec-31/ Mortgage rates fall to 2.91% https://www.housingwire.com/articles/average-mortgage-rate-falls-to-2-91-freddie-mac/ ...
Hippo Insurance | Proptech Talk Thursday
August 27, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBHey everyone, Spencer Hsu here, your Tech Realtor of the Bay Area. Welcome to my new PropTech Talk Thursday series to take a look and provide my candid thoughts on new Proptech businesses. These could range from products to companies leveraging technology to improve all facets of real estate. The Real Estate industry is one of the slowest to adopt technology but there are many opportunities along with money chasing these opportunities. This week, let’s take a look at Hippo Insurance. Hippo...
Weekly Real Estate Lunch and Learn Interview with Top Realtor Sonia Johnson (Boston, MA)
August 26, 2020 20:04 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBEvery Wednesday at 12PM PST, I interview and introduce a top Realtor from all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and the economic drivers of an area! -- If you’re interested in buying, selling, or investing in residential or commercial real estate in the 📍SF Bay Area, contact me today! 📧[email protected] 📞 (408) 547-4590 ⏰ Set up a time to chat: https://calendly.com/spencerhsure 🌍 Find your dre...
Should you sell your Bay Area home before you buy? | Weekly Bay Area Real Estate Tip #17
August 25, 2020 17:10 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBEvery Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. Question of the week! Should you sell your Bay Area Home before you buy? -- If you’re interested in buying, selling, or investing in residential or commercial real estate in the 📍SF Bay Area, contact me today! 📧[email protected] 📞 (408) 547-4590 ⏰ Set up a time to chat: https://calendly.com/spencerhsure 🌍 Find your dream Bay Area home https://www.homesbyspencerhsu.com/ 🎙️ Listen to my podcast: https://redcircle.co...
Amazon buys Gilroy Farmland for 4 times the value | Bay Area Real Estate Market Update August 21, 2020
August 21, 2020 19:45 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBEvery week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. I look into news and data that can affect the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market. Tune in weekly and ask me anything! Amazon buys Gilroy Farmland for 4 times the value https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/08/18/amazon-unit-buys-big-chunks-gilroy-farmland-real-estate/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_content=fb-mercurynews Average US rates rise slightly to 2.99% https://www.housingwire.com/art...
RealtyMogul | Proptech Talk Thursday
August 20, 2020 21:42 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MBIn this week’s Proptech Thursday, I will be talking about RealtyMogul, an online marketplace for real estate investing, connecting borrowers and sponsors to capital from accredited and institutional investors. Crowdfunding for real estate has attracted more investors into the commercial space and introduced more buyers. Learn more about how this company has changed commercial real estate investing in my newest Youtube video. -- If you’re interested in buying, selling, or investing in resid...
Birmingham Alabama Top Real Estate Team Gusty Gulas (400+ homes a year) I Weekly Lunch and Learn
August 19, 2020 20:26 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBEvery Wednesday at 12PM PST, I interview and introduce a top Realtor from all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and the economic drivers of an area! Gusty Galas became a Realtor in 2006. Fast forward to today, he averages 4-500 homes a year where the average price point is $230,000. Learn how he has scaled and how he will get to 1,000 homes a year! -- If you’re interested in buying, selling, or invest...
Best Long Term Investment in the Bay Area | Weekly Bay Area Real Estate Tip #16
August 18, 2020 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBEvery Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. Question of the week! Which county am I most bullish in the Bay Area for the long term and why? While some counties are booming right now due to extended work from home policies, there are many things that people forget about the Bay Area 5 months ago. My thesis about strong long term appreciation while minimizing the downside risk comes down to location, location, location. However, what does this mean when people can work ...
San Francisco Mass Exodus?!
August 17, 2020 20:20 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MBWell, this was unexpected. Surprise video for Monday! At least 5 people have sent me the incredible chart of how much inventory levels have increased in San Francisco by over 100% in 5 months. Let's look into it and see what this means. If you’re interested in buying, selling, or investing in residential or commercial real estate in the 📍SF Bay Area, contact me today! 📧[email protected] 📞 (408) 547-4590 ⏰ Set up a time to chat: https://calendly.com/spencerhsure 🌍 Find your dream Ba...
New fee of 0.5% on mortgage refinances | Bay Area Real Estate Market Update August 14, 2020
August 14, 2020 19:44 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBEvery week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. I look into news and data that can affect the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market. Tune in weekly and ask me anything! New fee of 0.5% on mortgage refinances https://www.housingwire.com/articles/new-fee-on-mortgage-refinances-could-cost-homeowners-1400/ UWM announces 1.99% rate for 30 year fixed rate mortgage https://www.housingwire.com/articles/uwm-announces-1-99-rate-for-30-year-fixed-mortgage/ Average U.S. mortgage rate...
Proptech Talk Thursday | Homebound
August 13, 2020 16:11 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBI'm delighted to introduce a new series called Proptech Talk Thursday. Every Thursday, I will interview executives at a Proptech company or provide my candid reviews/thoughts. The Real Estate industry is one of the slowest to adopt technology as one of the reasons is it’s extremely fragmented. However, it doesn’t stop companies to try to figure out solutions for these really big problems. This week, let’s take a look at Homebound. Think of them as a tech-enabled general contractor. As of Ja...
Asheville North Carolina Realtor Clarissa Marshall I Weekly Real Estate Lunch and Learn
August 12, 2020 20:26 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBEvery Wednesday at 12PM PST, I interview and introduce a top Realtor from all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and the economic drivers of an area! -- If you’re interested in buying, selling, or investing in residential or commercial real estate in the 📍SF Bay Area, contact me today! 📧[email protected] 📞 (408) 547-4590 ⏰ Set up a time to chat: https://calendly.com/spencerhsure 🌍 Find your dre...
Local bank vs Online bank for Bay Area home loans? | Weekly Bay Area Real Estate Tip #15
August 11, 2020 07:15 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBEvery Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. Should you use a local bank vs online bank for bay area home loans. While interest rates are always very important, there is one piece you need to be most aware of. Online banks have gained significant market share over the years claiming to be very customer centric and streamlining the process. They even advertise some of the lowest rates you will see! Check this latest ad out from Quicken Mortgage. They are offering loans ...
Analyze this! Facebook closes on massive NYC office expansion | Bay Area Real Estate Market Update August 7, 2020
August 07, 2020 19:36 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBEvery week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. I look into news and data that can affect the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market. Tune in weekly and ask me anything! Check out my latest listing! www.2173laguna.com Facebook closes on massive NYC office expansion https://nypost.com/2020/08/03/facebook-closes-on-massive-nyc-office-expansion/?es_id=dcd799c434 U.S. home ownership rate hits highest level since 2008 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvXLEQ1OeME&list=WL Mortga...
Southwest Florida Realtor Realtor Suzanne Vasbinder (100 transactions +year) | Weekly Lunch and Learn
August 05, 2020 20:02 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBEvery Wednesday at 12PM PST, I interview and introduce a top Realtor from all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and the economic drivers of an area! This week I am delighted to have Suzanne Vasbinder from Cape Coral who has been in the business for 8 years and does over 100 transactions a year! She can be reached at (239) 357-8787 or on her website http://www.suzannevasbinder.com She implements differ...
Bay Area Townhouse vs House | Weekly Bay Area Real Estate Tips #14
August 04, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.97 MBEvery Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. Are Single Family Homes a better long term investment than Townhomes? Let’s look into it. A single-family home is an independent residential structure that sits on its own land and is designed to be used as a single dwelling unit, having just one kitchen, unshared walls and unshared utilities. A townhouse is an attached home also owned by its resident. One or more walls are shared with an adjacent attached townhome. Townhom...
Analyze this! Bay Area Real Estate Market Update July 31, 2020 | Big Tech Blows out Quarter
July 31, 2020 19:33 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBEvery week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. I look into news and data that can affect the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market. Tune in weekly and ask me anything! Thoughts on Big Tech Hearings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuPmIdtjBIo&list=WL&index=5&t=0s Big Tech Blowout Quarter https://finance.yahoo.com/news/big-tech-posts-blowout-quarter-220310889.html More stimulus coming - HEALS Act LIkely decrease of $600 a week as it’s too generous https://www.cnet.com/p...
Lynchburg Virginia Realtor Renee Ruth ($12M+year) | Weekly Lunch and Learn
July 29, 2020 20:16 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBEvery Wednesday at 12PM PST, I interview and introduce a top Realtor from all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and the economic drivers of an area! This week I am delighted to have Renee Ruth who was previously a university professor for 15 years before getting into real estate. While her average price point is $250k, she does 5 transactions on average a month for more than $12M a year! Learn how she g...
Everything you need to know about a Physician and Dentist loan | Weekly Tuesday Real Estate Tip
July 28, 2020 16:00 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBEvery Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. Are you a medical resident, practicing physician, or a dentist? Did you know that you can buy with 0% down and no mortgage insurance? You don’t want to miss this video. There are certain programs that many people are not familiar with. If people knew this, this is a highly competitive advantage to get out of renting much sooner or to trade up for a larger home without the need to save for a larger downpayment . My goal with ...
Bay Area Real Estate Market Update July 24, 2020 | Thinking of selling your house? Now may be the right time
July 24, 2020 19:29 - 24 minutes - 22 MBEvery week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. I look into news and data that can affect the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market. Tune in weekly and ask me anything! TransUnion: the percentage of accounts in financial hardship began to level off in June https://www.housingwire.com/articles/transunion-the-percentage-of-accounts-in-financial-hardship-began-to-level-off-in-june/ Purchase activity increases for 9th straight week year over year https://www.housingwire.co...
New Jersey Real Estate Team Brett Sikora ($100M+year) | Weekly Lunch and Learn
July 22, 2020 20:09 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBEvery Wednesday at 12PM PST, I interview and introduce a top Realtor from all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and the economic drivers of an area! This week I am delighted to have Brett Sikora who does over $100M+ a year out of New Jersey! Learn more about the local market and how he handles this amount a year! -- If you’re interested in buying, selling, or investing in residential or commercial rea...
Why are Bay Area home prices still increasing? | Weekly Real Estate Tuesday Tip
July 21, 2020 17:35 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBEvery Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. Why are Bay Area home prices still increasing? I get asked this all the time as to why this is happening. For those that have hoped for a COVID discount, you can clearly see that once shelter in place happened, we have only gone up from there in most places outside of SF. Rental markets in more expensive areas have declined but home prices continue to increase and the amount that is pending a week have hit all time highs as ...
Bay Area Real Estate Market Update July 17, 2020 | Kitchen upgrades? Everyone wants a Home Office
July 17, 2020 20:58 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBEvery week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. I look into news and data that can affect the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market. Tune in weekly and ask me anything! Mortgage Rate below 3% for the first time https://www.housingwire.com/articles/average-u-s-mortgage-rate-falls-below-3-for-the-first-time/ Mortgage applications increase by 5% https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mortgage-applications-increase-5-from-last-week/ Share of mortgage loans in forbearance drops for...
Palm Beach Real Estate with Mega Agent Paul Sapertstein | Weekly Wednesday Lunch and Learn
July 15, 2020 20:30 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBEvery Wednesday at 12PM PST, I interview and introduce a top Realtor from all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and the economic drivers of an area! Tune in LIVE at https://www.homesbyspencerhsu.com/video/ if you want to ask any questions! This week I am delighted to have Paul Sapertstein who does over 300 listings a year! Learn more about the local market and how he handles this amount a year! -- If ...