episode 016. Fannie, Freddie, FHA Oh My! with David Garrett, Mortgage Banker

• in this episode, i’m joined by one of my preferred lenders, david garrett. david is a mortgage banker from garrett mortgage, and has been doing loans in california for “a long time now” (his words). he provides loans for residential and as well as commercial properties. listen as we talked about mortgage bankers, mortgage brokers and banks. we also discuss the two large government-sponsored agencies fannie mae and freddie mac and more. getting a loan is not easy but it can be done and IS being done; . for more information about david, you can visit www.garretthomeloans.com

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES: are you looking to purchase a home? i specialize in working with homebuyers and first time buyers on the westside of los angeles. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com

episode 015. troy lindquist with alternative energy solutions

• in this episode, i’m joined by energy analyst, troy lindquist, of alternative energy solutions. troy specializes in producing calculation for compliance with california’s energy code as well as provides third party verification and testing for LEED homes as well as other green building programs. listen in as we discuss the importance of sealing the envelope, testing of insulation and duct leakage as well as troy’s recent trip to the burning man festival. for more information about troy, please visit www.title24energy.com.

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES: are you looking to purchase a home? i specialize in working with homebuyers and first time buyers on the westside of los angeles. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com

episode 014. what is a short sale? with toni patillo, short sale specialist, la city short sales

• in this episode, i’m joined by toni patillo, short sale guru, la city short sales and negotiator jason jerzewski, as we discuss what is necessary to qualify for a short sale as well as discuss the art of negotiation.  if you are considering a short sale, this episode will point you in the right direction. you can find more information about toni at www.lacityshortsales.com.

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES: are you looking to purchase a home? i specialize in working with homebuyers and first time buyers on the westside of los angeles. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com

episode 013. lee fox with koodooz.com

• in this episode i’m joined by lee fox, owner and creative mind of koodooz.com, an online social networking site geared towards helping kids establish goals and become entreprenuers. join us as we discuss the big idea behind koodooz and lee’s passion for helping childrens’ voices be heard today and her mission to help kids find and create their own voice. for more information lee fox, check out www.koodooz.com. if you’re wondering why i am featuring lee fox and koodooz on the reside real estate podcast, the reason is part of my business model is to donate 10% of net proceeds from each transaction to a local charity or organization of our clients’ choosing and this is the first in a series of local organizations that i will be featuring local organizations that i believe are and can make a difference to encourage others in the community to support these local organizations as well.

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES: are you looking to purchase a home? i specialize in working with homebuyers and first time buyers on the westside of los angeles. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com

episode 012. home staging with annie pinsker brown, stagetosell.biz

• in this episode, i’m joined by professional stager annie pinsker-brown of stage to sell and we talk about the importance and benefits of staging and as a seller, why there’s a need for you to stage your home before putting it on the market.  if you are thinking of selling your home or currently have a home on the market that is just “sitting”, you need to listen to this episode. for more information please visit www.stagetosell.biz

episode 011. credit repair with larry and jordan carnahan, american credit repair

• in this episode, i’m joined by larry and jordan carnahan of american credit repair and we talk all about the importance of your credit and credit score and also how to go about repairing your credit. they are also true proponents of customer service and getting the word out to consumers about how they can help improve their lives. for more information please visit www.americancreditrepair.net.

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES: are you looking to purchase a home? i specialize in working with homebuyers and first time buyers on the westside of los angeles. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com

episode 010. market happenings with mortgage broker, dean piller

• in this episode, dean and i discuss the current real estate market and talk about the expiration of the federal homebuyer tax credit as well as the future of interest rates.

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES: are you looking to purchase a home? i specialize in working with homebuyers and first time buyers on the westside of los angeles. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com

episode 009. 12 costs buyers should know about

• in this episode, i discuss 12 costs buyers should know about and take into consideration as they plan their budgets during the home buying process. you can click to read the complete yahoo news article.

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES: are you looking to purchase a home? i specialize in working with homebuyers and first time buyers on the westside of los angeles. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com

episode 008. all about mold

• in this episode, i’m joined by john mattoon of mold check professionals. we discuss the causes of mold (hint moisture and lack of ventilation are the main ones), the testing process, as well as the remeditation process. we also discuss how homeowners can take a look around their own home to see if there are any potential places for mold to grow. you can find more information about john and mold check professionals by clicking here.

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES: are you looking to purchase a home? i specialize in working with homebuyers and first time buyers on the westside of los angeles. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com

episode 007. keller williams + colette ching

• in this episode, i’m joined by one of my favorite peeps, colette ching, team leader of the keller williams santa monica office. She is a source of inspiration and positive energy and creates a nurturing environment for agents at the santa monica office. we talk about the keller williams business model and how there are over 600 market centers in north america. we also talk about why the KW business model is different and how and why we are growing as a company while other brokerages are downsizing (superb training is one reason!) Colette is tuned into the marketplace as evidenced by the statistics she shares with us and she also gives her agents the power to be the best they can be. feel free to send comments by calling our voicemail listener line at 1.800.476.5579,  clicking the comment link above, or sending an email to david@residerealestate.com.

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES: are you looking to purchase a home? i specialize in working with homebuyers and first time buyers on the westside of los angeles. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com

episode 006. the cost of waiting

• in this episode, i’m joined once again by mortgage broker, dean piller. listen in as we discuss the costs of waiting to purchase a home, this may surprise you. there are 6 factors that will make the home buying process more expensive in the near future, including the homebuyer tax credit is set to expire, FHA may be raising their minumum down payment requirements, private mortgage insurance will be increasing, interest rates will be going up (some predict by as much as 1% by the end of the year), and home values may be increasing. this is a must listen episode for anyone sitting on the fence of the home buying process. feel free to send comments by calling our voicemail listener line at 1.800.476.5579,  clicking the comment link above, or sending an email to david@residerealestate.com.

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES: are you looking to purchase a home? i specialize in working with homebuyers and first time buyers on the westside of los angeles. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com

episode 005. real estate news, monthly update

• i’m experimenting with a new format, called real estate news, monthly update. once a month, i will be discussing recent real estate news. in this episode, i discuss articles featuring content related to short sales and foreclosures. feel free to send me comments and let me know if you find this format successful by either clicking the comment link above or send an email to david@residerealestate.com.

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES: are you looking to purchase a home? i specialize in working with homebuyers and first time buyers on the westside of los angeles. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com

episode 004. the buyer’s consultation

• in this episode, i discuss the importance of the buyer’s consultation and why you should make sure your agent performs one. i walk through the format of my consultation which includes contact info, lender info, general questions about price range and size of home, location, lifestyle, interior and exterior features, and most importantly, your 5 must haves. this is a very important episode for anyone considering purchasing a home.

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LIVE! on fridays. this podcast will be broadcast LIVE! on friday, time to be determined. join us LIVE!

REAL ESTATE SERVICES: are you looking to purchase a home? i specialize in working with homebuyers and first time buyers on the westside of los angeles. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com

episode 003. 4 steps in buying your home

• in this episode, i read some great comments from my recent first time homebuyer’s seminar and also discuss in detail the 4 steps involved in buying your home, including step 1 – the looking stage, step 2 – the finding stage, step 3 – the buying stage, and step 4 – the closing stage. this is also the first episode that was streamed LIVE! on the internet.

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES: are you looking to purchase a home? i specialize in working with homebuyers and first time buyers on the westside of los angeles. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com

episode 002. applying for your loan

• i introduce one of my three preferred lenders, dean piller of community national mortgage. dean will be joining us once a month as a co-host to keep us  abreast of the current and latest trends in the mortgage industry. in today’s episode, we discuss what you need when considering applying for a loan as well as touch on the topic of the importance of your credit  report and what your credit score means to a lender.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES: are you looking to purchase a home? i specialize in working with homebuyers and first time buyers on the westside of los angeles. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com

episode 001. what does an agent do?

• in this premier episode, i discuss what is a podcast as well as what to expect from the reside realtor online radio show. i also describe what a good real estate agent does or should be doing.

enjoy this first podcast and i look forward to your comments and questions!

REAL ESTATE SERVICES: are you looking to buy a home or sell your home? i specialize in working with buyers and sellers on the westside of los angeles. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com