Real 510

Marry the Real Estate, Date the Rate

A special episode with one of our preferred lenders, Executive Vice President of Preferred Financial Group, Justen Meadows to find out what’s happening in the mortgage market today. We discuss ways Buyers and Sellers can navigate today’s higher rates and how to make a monthly payment affordable while pursuing the American Dream. We get into the nitty gritty of tax write-offs, different types of buy downs, how buydowns work, and why adjustable loans make good sense.

A Little Bit of Whimsy

Tara Graham discusses how the pandemic changed her relationship with her home and ignited her search for a new space that would give her room to think and work creatively. She shares how she studied what lacked in her current space to decipher the exact elements she needed in her next home. We discuss the importance of weighing logic vs. feelings, and when to listen to that little voice within you. This episode was recorded in 2021

You Need to Have a Plan

In this interview with Fred, you’ll hear: -What happens when you are faced with the idea that you may need to change your living situation and you may not be able to handle it yourself [1:57] -Introduction of guest, Fred Hirsch [3:26] ·       Who is Fred Hirsch? [3:35] -A series of unfortunate events with Carl [5:05] ·       At first, people helping Carl were not a team [10:11] ·       Crisis-medical emergency [10:47] ·       Team formed in hospital lobby [10:58] -How Carl can longer...

That Moment You Realize It's Time to Downsize

--How to navigate the highly stressful experience of selling your dream home...5:47 --What to do with all that STUFF...13:26 --Physical and emotional hurdles Chuck and Diana had to overcome while downsizing...19:45 --How Chuck archived the massive amount of files and documents he had accumulated...26:35 And much more! Episode sponsor: Jay Sondhi of US Bank. Jay’s lending knowledge and experience are superior. His transparent communication and 100% track record with our customers has ea...

The State of Local Real Estate in the Midst of a Global Pandemic

Here are a few highlights from the episode: --What is going on right now in our area related to the COVID-19 shutdown...2:30 --How the lockdown is affecting the Bay Area real estate market...5:15 --New mandated requirements for both buyers and sellers ...14:00 --Where Kim sees the market headed in the near future and beyond...19:30 --And much more! *Episode sponsor: * Jay Sondhi with US Bank. Jay’s transparent communication, superior lending knowledge and experience and 100% track rec...

The Devil’s in the Details

Vania Kong and Tom Kutz discuss the details of home investigations, disclosures, and the assessment of an imperfect home.

Fast find, for a Fast man, in a Fast market

Jon shares the secret of his confidence moving forward on the very “fast” purchase of his new home. He explains the importance of his family, his lifestyle, intuition, and financial strategy to create the optimal comfort in the homebuying process. Listen to Jon’s hotlist for living and loving the KoNo/Uptown neighborhood.

Building Wealth Through 1031 Exchange feat. Paul Thyssen and Weiming Peng

Paul Thyssen and Weiming Pend discuss the opportunities that 1031 exchange offers when buying and selling properties, while deferring tax on capital gains. Paul shares his personal experience with 1031 exchange. Weiming discusses the process, benefits, and dangers that may be involved in the exchange process.

The Value of Staging with Amy Bromstead

Statistics support significant increased value when professionally staging a home for sale. Amy discusses the psychology of staging, and the difference between staging and decorating. Kim and Amy discuss the ins and outs of professional staging, what factors to consider choosing a stager, and when it might be appropriate not to stage.

Brooklyn vs. Oakland- Breweries, Buildings, and Pizza with Monica Ortiz and Joe Vollono

After migrating from a fully engaged Brooklyn lifestyle, Monica and Joe reflect on their experience with the Bay Area housing market, and Oakland’s culture. These city dwellers share their thoughts about the similarities and the differences of the often compared Brooklyn/Oakland communities.

Monica Ortiz and Joe Vollono

This Flipp'n Real Estate Business w/ Special Guest Brent Hanson

Brent Hanson, successful Real Estate investor, shares his story about flipping residential Real Estate in the Bay Area. Brent talks about his inspiration, his education, and what it takes to create a profitable home restoration business.

Falling in Love...Cautiously

Erica and Michael Sene revisit the emotional stress and logical reasoning of purchasing their first home in Montclair. Financing discussions with Kevin Kennedy at RPM mortgage validate the decision for an adjustable loan program.

It all started with a glass of champagne...

Kelsey and Alex Spaete go from downtown Oakland to their new home near coliseum city.

Michael and Erica Simi