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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Things that you must know about Bay Area Home Lending
July 14, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBEvery Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. What do you need to know about Bay Area Home Lending? This is the first step that needs to be done before looking for a home! You want to understand what your loan ceiling is as this is what I call a hard ceiling. There isn’t a point of looking at properties above this amount unless you are able to get gift money or financial support from others. Nevertheless, there are alot of lenders and loan programs out there, so what do...
Bay Area Real Estate Market Update July 10, 2020 | California scales down projections for Bay Area Coronavirus spread
July 10, 2020 19:31 - 17 minutes - 15.7 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! California scales down projections for Bay Area coronavirus spread https://www.sfgate.com/news/editorspicks/article/Bay-Area-coronavirus-spread-R0-estimates-projects-15396993.php Mortgage rates fall to all-time lows https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mortgage-rates-fall-to-all-time-lows/ Forbearance rate ...
Belize Real Estate with Kate Corrigan | Weekly Wednesday Lunch and Learn
July 08, 2020 20:15 - 35 minutes - 32.3 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 Kate Corrigan who moved from the UK to Belize 10 years ago! Learn more about the local market and get your own beachfront property! ...
Real Estate Moving and Packing Process and Tips
July 07, 2020 17:24 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBEvery Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. Moving from one location to another can be a lot of work, but check out these strategies to make your move as smooth as possible! 1) Before packing, consider throwing away or donating things you don’t need. It’s a perfect opportunity for a fresh start 2) Buy and find boxes that are of the same size. Most people get cardboard boxes but I would suggest you actually rent plastic boxes. These boxes will be much more sturdy, hav...
Real Estate Industry sues over Coronavirus Eviction Ban | Bay Area Market Update July 3 2020
July 03, 2020 19:28 - 20 minutes - 19.2 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! Real Estate Industry sues over Coronavirus Eviction Ban https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/real-estate-industry-sues-over-coronavirus-eviction-ban/ Mortgage rates continue to fall to all time low https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mortgage-rates-fall-to-new-all-time-low-this-week/ Mortgage applications slow b...
Thank you for an Amazing First Half of 2020
July 02, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBI made a short video with my personal updates over the last 6 months and to thank you all for tuning in and trusting me with your real estate decisions. -- 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:/...
Learn all about Miami Beach Florida with Kathrin Rein! Solo Realtor doing $50M a year!
July 01, 2020 20:31 - 40 minutes - 37.3 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 Kathrin Rein from Miami Beach Florida come on my show. She has been in the business for 8 years and does over $50M a year in producti...
Physical Staging vs Virtual Staging Real Estate
June 30, 2020 16:20 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MBEvery Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. Which process should you pick? Should you do physical staging, virtual staging, or have no staging when it comes to selling real estate? Home staging can mean the difference between getting your house sold, or having your home sit stale. Remember, you only need to find one buyer to take it off the market. Staging also often brings a higher price for the home. Many estimate there is an increase of value by 7-9% which is very...
Trump Visa Proclamation Bay Area Real Estate Market Update June 26, 2020
June 26, 2020 19:46 - 30 minutes - 27.9 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! Trump Visa Proclamation https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/trump-visa-restrictions-explained/2020/06/23/78c25baa-b53b-11ea-9b0f-c797548c1154_story.html Mortgage rates remain at all-time low https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mortgage-rates-remain-at-all-time-low/ Purchase applications fall for the first time in 10 wee...
Learn all about Omaha Nebraska with Jamie Flanagan! 100 transactions a year!
June 24, 2020 19:55 - 31 minutes - 28.5 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! Tune in LIVE at https://www.homesbyspencerhsu.com/video/ if you want to ask any questions! This week I am delighted to have Jamie Flanagan from Omaha Nebraska come on my show. She has been in the business for 11 years and does over $25M a year in production...
Renting vs Buying a Silicon Valley Home Calculator
June 23, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBEvery Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. When does it make sense to rent vs buy? Should I ever buy if I live at home or have a rent controlled apartment? The biggest mistake I see people make is not factoring the increase in rent over the years along with long term appreciation of the Bay Area. You can see that if you plan to live in the Bay Area for 2-3 years, it makes financial sense to do so. If you are transient or don't play to stay in the Bay Area for the wea...
Weekly Silicon Valley Real Estate Market Update June 19, 2020
June 19, 2020 19:57 - 24 minutes - 22.1 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! Another week, another record low mortgage rate https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mortgage-rates-tumble-to-another-all-time-low/ Foreclosure extension another 2 months through end of August 31, 2020 https://www.housingwire.com/articles/fha-extends-foreclosure-and-eviction-moratorium-again/ Purchase applications reach highest ...
Buying a New Construction Home vs Existing
June 16, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBEvery Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. Do you want to learn the pros and cons of purchasing a new home construction? I will also share some of my tips at the end of the video Show Notes: Given how low inventory is, new construction homes give more options to your purchase pool. New construction homes have a guarantee. 10 year structure which is a California mandate. Thus a lower cost of maintenance also the design and appliances are generally more energy effici...
Silicon Valley Market Update June 12, 2020
June 12, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBEvery week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. Tune in weekly! US Mortgage Rate Rises to 3.21% https://www.housingwire.com/articles/... Only 1 in 10 borrows in forbearance has less than 10% equity in their property https://www.housingwire.com/articles/... Want a discount? There is still time to find houses that are “pandemic priced” https://www.housingwire.com/articles/... Zillow Offers continue to resume in 6 more markets. Traffic surges up 51% from a year ago http...
Weekly Real Estate Market Update: Sedona and Cleveland
June 10, 2020 19:46 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBEvery Wednesday at 12PM PST, I interview and introduce 1-2 top producers all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and how they are shifting their business. Tune in LIVE at https://www.homesbyspencerhsu.com/video/ if you want to ask any questions! This week I am delighted to have two amazing ladies who represent Cleveland Ohio and Sedona Arizona. Kris Anderson - Sedona, Arizona Danielle Dooley - Cleveland...
Are Tech jobs leaving the Bay Area? Impact of Work from Home for Real Estate
June 09, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.18 MBEvery Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. This week I cover what impact new work from home policies will do for Bay Area Real Estate. Things have already played out and we are seeing trends of outflow from San Francisco. While people are leaving San Francisco to other states, they are also moving to the suburbs of the Bay Area. This is why we see very strong demand in other locations. I suspect SF will rebound over time as things start to open up again but for now, ...
Bay Area Market Update June 5, 2020 - Spencer Hsu, Realtor
June 05, 2020 19:40 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBEvery week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. Tune in weekly! Surprise Job Surge https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/05/jobs-report-may-2020.html Stock market, S&P Index just had it’s best 50 days ever https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/04/investing/premarket-stocks-trading/index.html 3 mortgage lenders pump up hiring, hiring thousands of people https://www.housingwire.com/articles/three-mortgage-leaders-pump-up-the-hiring-volume/# Mortgage applications are a big indicator of fut...
Bay Area Market Update June 5, 2020 - Spencer Hsu Tech Realtor
June 05, 2020 19:40 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBEvery week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. Tune in weekly! Surprise Job Surge https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/05/jobs-report-may-2020.html Stock market, S&P Index just had it’s best 50 days ever https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/04/investing/premarket-stocks-trading/index.html 3 mortgage lenders pump up hiring, hiring thousands of people https://www.housingwire.com/articles/three-mortgage-leaders-pump-up-the-hiring-volume/# Mortgage applications are a big indicator of fut...
Weekly Real Estate Lunch and Learn with Darcy McLeod Vancouver Canada
June 03, 2020 19:57 - 44 minutes - 41 MBEvery Wednesday at 12PM PST, I will interview and introduce 1-2 top producers all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and how they are shifting their business. Tune in via Facebook Live either on my personal FB page or Youtube Live at https://www.homesbyspencerhsu.com/video/ This week I am delighted to have top Realtor Darcy McLeod from Vancouver! Topics discussed: Darcy's annual production How is the ...
What is the value of a Realtor? Silicon Valley Real Estate Agent Spencer Hsu
June 02, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.34 MBThis week I cover: What is the value of a Realtor in today's environment? The real estate industry continues to get attacked by all fronts from technology and disgruntled consumers. Make no mistake, it’s incredibly easy to get a real estate license as anyone that spends 2 months can become a Realtor. While the bar to get in is very low, the bar to do well is extremely hard. So what is the value of a Realtor today? Think about the journey today. Consumer websites like Zillow, Trulia and Red...
Silicon Valley Real Estate Market Update May 29, 2020 - Spencer Hsu Realtor
May 29, 2020 18:21 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBEvery week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. Tune in weekly! Bay Area Counties reopening Mortgage rates hit all time low Purchase applications were 6.7% higher than a year ago 50% more pending sales than in April Summer is the new home-buying season San Mateo and Santa Clara Data Market Report A look into SF prices and thoughts -- If you’re interested in buying, selling, or investing in residential or commercial real estate in the 📍SF Bay Area, contact me today! ...
Weekly Real Estate Lunch and Learn: Orange County and Austin Markets
May 27, 2020 20:25 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBEvery Wednesday at 12PM PST, I will interview and introduce 1-2 top producers all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and how they are shifting their business. Tune in LIVE! https://www.homesbyspencerhsu.com/video/ This week I am delighted to have two rockstars who represent Orange County and Austin, Texas. Daniel and Christine Morgan Orange County Douglas Elliman (949) 910-1042 Christine Chau, Broke...
Should I buy a HOME in 2020? (Low interest rates) Silicon Valley Real Estate
May 26, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBEvery Tuesday, I answer a question I get from my clients in greater detail. Should you buy a home in 2020? While there will always be uncertainty, consider all of the things that will still happen if you don't make a move. 1) Rent will continue to chip away to your savings 2) Your need of space due to Work from home policies are still there 3) Missed long term appreciation of the home No one can truly predict the future and fortunately no one needs to. As long as you have reserves, the ...
San Mateo & Santa Clara County Real Estate Market Update May 22, 2020 - Spencer Hsu Bay Area Realtor
May 22, 2020 19:42 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBEvery week I go over headline articles that can impact the market and share my thoughts. I also look into the data of the week in greater detail. Mortgage Rate continues to approach near all time low Housing Demand Surges 16.5% beyond pre-shelter levels Milpitas and Berryessa BART Stations will Open June 13 Linkedin Data shows US job hiring may have hit bottom in mid April Facebook plans to shift up to half of employees to Remote Work over the next 10 years Facebook Willow Village Proj...
Weekly Real Estate Lunch and Learn: Palm Beach and San Diego Markets
May 20, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBEvery Wednesday at 12PM PST, I will interview and introduce 1-2 top producers all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and how they are shifting their business. Tune in LIVE! https://www.homesbyspencerhsu.com/video/ This week I am delighted to have two rockstars who represent the Palm Beach Florida and San Diego regions. Taryn Pisaneschi and Melissa Huk! -- If you’re interested in buying, selling, or inv...
Bay Area Real Estate Market Update (May 15, 2020) - Spencer Hsu, Realtor
May 15, 2020 19:51 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBEvery week I go over headline articles that can impact the market and share my thoughts. I also look into the data of the week in greater detail. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac extend Foreclosure and eviction freeze until end of June https://www.housingwire.com/articles/fannie-mae-freddie-mac-hud-extend-foreclosure-and-eviction-freeze/ Borrowers in forbearance can defer all missed payments until the end of the loan https://www.housingwire.com/articles/fannie-mae-freddie-mac-borrowers-in-forb...
Bay Area Real Estate Market Update (May 15, 2020) - Spencer Hsu Tech Realtor
May 15, 2020 19:51 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBEvery week I go over headline articles that can impact the market and share my thoughts. I also look into the data of the week in greater detail. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac extend Foreclosure and eviction freeze until end of June https://www.housingwire.com/articles/fannie-mae-freddie-mac-hud-extend-foreclosure-and-eviction-freeze/ Borrowers in forbearance can defer all missed payments until the end of the loan https://www.housingwire.com/articles/fannie-mae-freddie-mac-borrowers-in-forb...
Weekly Lunch and Learn: Reno and Sacramento Markets
May 13, 2020 20:33 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBEvery Wednesday at 12PM PST, I will interview and introduce 1-2 top producers all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and how they are shifting their business. This week I am delighted to have two rockstars who represent the Sacramento and Reno regions. Matthew Stewart from Sacramento. Jen Colley and Michelle Goode from Reno. A bit about Jen Colley Pledge to Clients: It is my goal to serve my clients wi...
Closing Costs Explained on Buying a House (Real Estate in the Bay Area)
May 12, 2020 07:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBBay Area Tech Realtor Spencer Hsu explains and clarifies what you should expect for Closing Costs for home purchases in the Bay Area. 0:00 Intro 2:35 Debits and Credits Explained 4:00 Deposit, Loan Amount and Funds to Close Explained 4:52 Prorations / Adjustments Explained 6:30 Loan Charges Explained 8:45 Title & Escrow Explained 14:20 Government Charges Explained If you’re interested in buying, selling, or investing in residential or commercial real estate in the 📍SF Bay Area, conta...
Get to know Spencer Hsu Agent Interview and why EXP with Avant Real Estate
May 09, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBI had a great opportunity to be interviewed by my partners at Avant Real Estate. If you are interested to hear about how I got started and how I went from $0 to $22M in 16 months of being a Realtor, or why I joined EXP Realty, tune in! -- 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...
Bay Area Real Estate Market Update (May 8, 2020) - Spencer Hsu Tech Realtor
May 08, 2020 21:18 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBEvery week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. 0:40 Forebearance: Homeowners will not owe lump sum payments https://www.forbes.com/sites/alyyale/2020/04/27/fannie-and-freddie-homeowners-will-not-owe-lump-sum-payments-after-forbearance/#348f7f024ee4 2:47 Latest Mortgage Activity https://www.housingwire.com/articles/average-mortgage-rate-is-3-basis-points-from-all-time-low-2/ https://www.housingwire.com/articles/refinancings-may-hit-a-7-year-high/ Non-QM products coming...
Bay Area Real Estate Market Update (May 8, 2020) - Spencer Hsu, Realtor
May 08, 2020 21:18 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBEvery week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. 0:40 Forebearance: Homeowners will not owe lump sum payments https://www.forbes.com/sites/alyyale/2020/04/27/fannie-and-freddie-homeowners-will-not-owe-lump-sum-payments-after-forbearance/#348f7f024ee4 2:47 Latest Mortgage Activity https://www.housingwire.com/articles/average-mortgage-rate-is-3-basis-points-from-all-time-low-2/ https://www.housingwire.com/articles/refinancings-may-hit-a-7-year-high/ Non-QM products coming...
Weekly Lunch and Learn Jamie Tian (Top 1% LA/OC) and Realty Doctors (Central Florida 400 homes/year)
May 06, 2020 20:41 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBEvery Wednesday at 12PM PST, I will interview and introduce 1-2 top producers all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and how they are shifting their business. I personally rely on data sources from these top producing agents as not all opinions should be weighed equally. Tune in via Facebook Live either on my personal FB page or Facebook Business Page (www.facebook.com/bayareatechrealtor) This week, I am...
6 Home Renovations That INCREASE Property Value for Resale - Bay Area Tips with Spencer Hsu Realtor
May 05, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB6 Home Renovations That INCREASE Property Value for Resale Bay Area Tech Realtor Spencer Hsu talks about the best home improvement tips, to help you sell your home for top dollar before listing the property for sale. 0:51 - Paint 2:25 - Landscaping 3:32 - Flooring 5:37 - Bathroom Remodel 6:48 - Lighting 7:56 - Kitchen Remodel Looking for a real estate agent in your city? I have a network of top producing agents around the country. Email me and I can put you in contact with an agen...
6 Home Renovations That INCREASE Property Value for Resale - Bay Area Tips with Spencer Hsu, Realtor
May 05, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB6 Home Renovations That INCREASE Property Value for Resale Bay Area Tech Realtor Spencer Hsu talks about the best home improvement tips, to help you sell your home for top dollar before listing the property for sale. 0:51 - Paint 2:25 - Landscaping 3:32 - Flooring 5:37 - Bathroom Remodel 6:48 - Lighting 7:56 - Kitchen Remodel Looking for a real estate agent in your city? I have a network of top producing agents around the country. Email me and I can put you in contact with an agen...
Bay Area Real Estate Market Update (May 1, 2020) - Spencer Hsu, Realtor
May 01, 2020 19:50 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBCheck out a recording of my latest weekly market update. https://youtu.be/cPem2xORPXI 1) 0:42 Shelter in place extended but certain rules relaxed. Starting May 4 https://bit.ly/3aSmPOI 2) 3:30 Loan applications jump 12% week over week https://bit.ly/2YqHlTJ 3) 4:54 Facebook ad earning stabilized in April https://cnb.cx/2Sq2GsU 4) 6:36 HELOCs at Wells Fargo and Chase no longer available. Tightening of the credit markets https://cnb.cx/3aRQbfX 5) 8:20 Weekly Data Analysis Report h...
Bay Area Real Estate Market Update (May 1, 2020) - Spencer Hsu Tech Realtor
May 01, 2020 19:50 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBCheck out a recording of my latest weekly market update. https://youtu.be/cPem2xORPXI 1) 0:42 Shelter in place extended but certain rules relaxed. Starting May 4 https://bit.ly/3aSmPOI 2) 3:30 Loan applications jump 12% week over week https://bit.ly/2YqHlTJ 3) 4:54 Facebook ad earning stabilized in April https://cnb.cx/2Sq2GsU 4) 6:36 HELOCs at Wells Fargo and Chase no longer available. Tightening of the credit markets https://cnb.cx/3aRQbfX 5) 8:20 Weekly Data Analysis Report h...
Weekly Lunch and Learn with Spencer Hsu Bay Area Real Estate Agent - Ed Diaz Mortgage Broker
April 29, 2020 19:54 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBEvery Wednesday at 12PM PST, I will interview and introduce 1-2 top producers all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and how they are shifting their business. I personally rely on data sources from these top producing agents as not all opinions should be weighed equally. Tune in via Facebook Live either on my personal FB page or Facebook Business Page. (www.facebook.com/bayareatechrealtor) 0:50 Backgroun...
Weekly Lunch and Learn with Spencer Hsu Bay Area Tech Real Estate Agent - Ed Diaz Mortgage Broker
April 29, 2020 19:54 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBEvery Wednesday at 12PM PST, I will interview and introduce 1-2 top producers all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and how they are shifting their business. I personally rely on data sources from these top producing agents as not all opinions should be weighed equally. Tune in via Facebook Live either on my personal FB page or Facebook Business Page. (www.facebook.com/bayareatechrealtor) 0:50 Backgroun...
Bay Area Real Estate Crash Coming? A comparison of 2008 vs 2020 - Spencer Hsu Tech Realtor
April 28, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBEvery Tuesday, I post a topic of questions I commonly get from clients. The most commonly asked question is whether this recession will be as bad as 2008 for the real estate market which I give a strong no. It's important to understand what happened in the past. Politics aside, homeowners were overleveraged. 1) Banks knew the properties they had to absorb had no equity so they wanted to get it off the books as fast as possible 2) Loans were too easy to get so people were buying way more pr...
Bay Area Real Estate Crash Coming? A comparison of 2008 vs 2020 - Spencer Hsu, Realtor
April 28, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBEvery Tuesday, I post a topic of questions I commonly get from clients. The most commonly asked question is whether this recession will be as bad as 2008 for the real estate market which I give a strong no. It's important to understand what happened in the past. Politics aside, homeowners were overleveraged. 1) Banks knew the properties they had to absorb had no equity so they wanted to get it off the books as fast as possible 2) Loans were too easy to get so people were buying way more pr...
Bay Area Real Estate Market Update (April 24, 2020) - Spencer Hsu, Realtor
April 24, 2020 19:30 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBTopics discussed today! 1) 3:34 Offmarket changes https://bit.ly/2VUVnu5 2) 6:42 Unemployment Figures, Rental Market, Multifamily opportunities. If you are interested in Multifamily investment vehicles, let me know as they are typically for accredited investors only. https://cnb.cx/2Vzc7bc 3) 11:50 Credit Markets Update https://on.wsj.com/2VYzjyz https://bit.ly/2VAM97m 4) 17:00 Alameda County Data Market Review https://bit.ly/3eLFE9f 5) 21:55 State of the I-Buyer / Real Estate Broke...
Bay Area Real Estate Market Update (April 24, 2020) - Spencer Hsu Tech Realtor
April 24, 2020 19:30 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBTopics discussed today! 1) 3:34 Offmarket changes https://bit.ly/2VUVnu5 2) 6:42 Unemployment Figures, Rental Market, Multifamily opportunities. If you are interested in Multifamily investment vehicles, let me know as they are typically for accredited investors only. https://cnb.cx/2Vzc7bc 3) 11:50 Credit Markets Update https://on.wsj.com/2VYzjyz https://bit.ly/2VAM97m 4) 17:00 Alameda County Data Market Review https://bit.ly/3eLFE9f 5) 21:55 State of the I-Buyer / Real Estate Broke...
How do you determine the market value of a home? Bay Area Real Estate Tips with Spencer Hsu Realtor
April 20, 2020 19:27 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBI created a weekly FAQ series since I'm sure others may want to know the answers to questions I commonly get. I strongly believe that real estate is a mix of emotion and data which is why I made this specific video as to how I work with my clients to determine the market value of a home. This is 1 of 4 components of a home value but it gives you the data angle of my formula. List price is a marketing tactic and is irrelevant whether you should feel you got a deal or not. Also be careful wit...
How do you determine the market value of a home? Bay Area Real Estate Tips with Spencer Hsu, Realtor
April 20, 2020 19:27 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBI created a weekly FAQ series since I'm sure others may want to know the answers to questions I commonly get. I strongly believe that real estate is a mix of emotion and data which is why I made this specific video as to how I work with my clients to determine the market value of a home. This is 1 of 4 components of a home value but it gives you the data angle of my formula. List price is a marketing tactic and is irrelevant whether you should feel you got a deal or not. Also be careful wit...
Bay Area and Boston Real Estate Market Update (April 17, 2020) -- Spencer Hsu, Realtor
April 17, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBCheck out my weekly live show! Here are the things covered this week with Christie Xie out of Boston. She can be reached at [email protected] and/or (617)678-3889 1:55 Market Update Boston 11:47 Market Analysis of San Mateo County https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/... 19:52 Boston local protocols 21:39 Bay Area Local Protocols 26:24 New Marketing Best Practices 28:05 When do you believe Shelter in place will end? 34:20 Airbnb and rentals 37:43 Market Outlook and Strategy Have any...
Bay Area and Boston Real Estate Market Update (April 17, 2020) -- Spencer Hsu Tech Realtor
April 17, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBCheck out my weekly live show! Here are the things covered this week with Christie Xie out of Boston. She can be reached at [email protected] and/or (617)678-3889 1:55 Market Update Boston 11:47 Market Analysis of San Mateo County https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/... 19:52 Boston local protocols 21:39 Bay Area Local Protocols 26:24 New Marketing Best Practices 28:05 When do you believe Shelter in place will end? 34:20 Airbnb and rentals 37:43 Market Outlook and Strategy Have any...
How do you Buy a Home in the Bay Area? - 7 Key Steps with Spencer Hsu Real Estate
April 15, 2020 03:34 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBHomebuying can be daunting but with the right education, there are 7 key steps to go from idea to home ownership. Whether this is your first time, or this is your 5th time, I'm sure you will learn things from my approach that you won't from others. 7 Critical steps to buying a home in the Bay Area 0:55 Step 1 What is your motivation? 2:43 Step 2 Talk to a lender and get pre-approved 5:24 Step 3 Begin the search and discovery 6:28 Step 4 Check out specific houses 8:31 Step 5 Strategize ...
Santa Clara and San Mateo County Real Estate Market Video during Coronavirus (April 10, 2020)
April 11, 2020 03:36 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBCheck out my weekly live show! Here are the things covered this week: 1) 1:02 Current protocol for seeing houses https://www.samcar.org/posts/what-doe... 2) 2:05 Mortgage guidelines have tightened https://www.housingwire.com/articles/... 3) 3:44 Construction is no longer an essential service https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/03/3... 4) 5:15 Market Analysis of Santa Clara County https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/... 12:02 Market Analysis of Santa Clara County 5) 15:20 Time to refi...