Do yourself a favor: before you commit to a real estate agent or a lender, shop around! This podcast discusses some of the things you should know, how to negotiate the best rates and commissions, and why big banks and real estate firms are often not the best option. Check out Fund2000.com for our Mortgage Lending team. Sold2000.com for our real estate Sales Team Learn more about host Chuck Hamm here or on LinkedIn. Video version of podcast on Youtube or search for Fund2000 Real Estate Podcast ..read more

In order to have the nonjudicial foreclosure option, your security instrument must satisfy some basic requirements, which we discuss in this episode. There are two types of foreclosure: nonjudicial and judicial. Our office only performs nonjudicial foreclosure. Judicial foreclosure is much more expensive because attorneys are required, and litigation which requires appearances before a court of law. This episode also clarifies some of the issues that prevent you from hiring us and firms like ours, to foreclose on your judgment lien, for example. For more information, visit our nonjudicial for ..read more

Doug Partello is an effective homeless advocate. In his efforts to help unsheltered people at a known encampment where government workers had visited for many months, Doug asked a simple question and found Loyd. Doug's efforts saved Loyd's life. This episode sheds light on how individuals can make the needed difference in helping the invisible people we see everyday.   Check out Fund2000.com for our Mortgage Lending team. Sold2000.com for our real estate Sales Team Learn more about host Chuck Hamm here or on LinkedIn. Video version of podcast on Youtube or search for Fund2000 Real Estate ..read more

Qualifying for a mortgage while high interest rates and home prices are high is no easy task. But rents are high too! In today's episode, we'll discuss how and why you can consider partnering with a friend or family in the purchase of a home. Check out Fund2000.com for our Mortgage Lending team. Sold2000.com for our real estate Sales Team Learn more about host Chuck Hamm here or on LinkedIn. Video version of podcast on Youtube or search for Fund2000 Real Estate Podcast ..read more

We take a look at homelessness. We discuss how it relates to the real estate business, and talk to Tina, an unsheltered individual in California ..read more

Sellers can reduce their tax exposure and earn significant interest by not taking a lump sum for the sale of the property. Instead, sellers can "take back" (accept) a note for any amount of the purchase price. This is ideal when conventional mortgage rates are high like they are now. Buyers and Sellers take advantage of this type of financing more in down real estate markets. Listen to this episode and get yourself ready for creative financing solutions ..read more

Everyone hates primary mortgage insurance commonly known as PMI and the mortgage insurance premium commonly known as MIP because they increase your payments amount and provide little benefit to the borrower making those payments. In this episode, we'll discuss each, including how to remove them.  ..read more

Dual agency is one of the top issues in real estate brokerage/agent lawsuits. Yet in California dual agency is still legal, and done often. This episode will look at some of the problems around dual agency, and requirements involved for California real estate transactions ..read more

Foreclosures are increasing. What options does a borrower have? Like other stressful situations, borrowers that carefully look at their options (and listen to this podcast) can come out ahead. For more information about foreclosure, and your options, Contact our office through Sold2000.com. Let us know you listened to this podcast ..read more

Days on Market (DOM) is an important metric which we use to measure supply and demand. In this episode, we talk about DOM for housing that has sold over the past 12 months, and how it compares to listings currently for sale. If you're interested in learning more about the market, how long it might take to sell your property, about mortgage loans and interest rates, email chuck@Sold2000.com ..read more