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Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka

If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from Tim Majka- your professional Long Beach Real Estate Agent

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How to Hire a Marketing Assistant

Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka ·

2017/09/13

What you’ll learn on the show this week:Alex and Danny were both hired as minimum-wage marketing assistants, but they’ve leveraged their positions to set them up for future success. Here’s how. We hadn’t had much success in the past hiring high-paid marketing assistants, so we decided that a new strategy would be necessary. Instead of hiring a high-paid expert, we would hire someone who would agree to work for minimum wage in exchange for the education and opportunities that we can provide here

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Estate Planning After the Loss of a Loved One

Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka ·

2017/08/16

When settling the estate of a recently deceased loved one, there are three key steps you need to take. In the unfortunate event of the loss of a loved one, what steps do you need to take to handle their estate? According to Reba Birmingham of Long Beach Law, since it’s possible you might not be thinking clearly at the time of said loved one’s death, the first step is to capture documents that might be important later and throw them into a folder. This includes bank and stock statements and any

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How Pet Owners Can Sell Their Home Quickly & for Top...

Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka ·

2017/07/05

There are three guidelines you can follow if you’re a home seller and you have a pet to ensure your home gets sold quickly, safely, and for its maximum price. If you have a pet and you’re looking to sell your home, there are some special considerations you must keep in mind to ensure the safety of your pet and any potential buyers, and that your property looks great and sells for the most money possible. The good news is most homebuyers are often looking for pet-friendly homes. Two out of every

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3 Reasons to Consider Selling Now

Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka ·

2017/06/14

Our market conditions are ripe for those looking to move into a new home. You can sell quickly and profitably, and buy while interest rates are low. If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, three recent developments make this an ideal time to do so. 1. Mortgage rates have stabilized. They were at 3.4% last July, then shot up to 4.3% right after the election in November. Since then, the rates have stabilized and are still very low (historically speaking). 2. Job numbers are up. The U.S

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Your Best Options When Selling and Buying Simultaneously

Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka ·

2017/05/09

Selling a home while trying to buy a new one can be a major obstacle. Luckily, there are two options that will keep you from having to pay two mortgages or move twice. If you are looking to sell your current home and purchase a new one, there are a couple of options that will ensure you don't have to pay two mortgages at the same time or have to move twice. The first option is to sell your home contingent upon you purchasing your new home. This lets the buyer know that they will not be able to

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How Can a Reverse Mortgage Help You Purchase a Home?

Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka ·

2017/04/03

Andrew Scammon from Alpine Mortgage joins me today to help explain how you can use a reverse mortgage to purchase a home. Today I’m joined by Andrew Scammon from Alpine Mortgage to talk about how you can use a reverse mortgage to purchase a home. We work with more and more folks nowadays who are either retired or about to retire and would like to buy a new home but are unsure they can qualify for a conventional loan. This is typically because they either live on a fixed income or are about to

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What to Expect Going Forward in the LA Real Estate...

Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka ·

2017/03/08

Today we're taking a look back at how the market performed in 2016 and what we should expect in LA moving ahead in 2017. Today I wanted to take a moment to take a look back at how the Los Angeles housing market did in 2016 and provide a forecast for what we can expect from the market moving forward in 2017. Last year in Los Angeles County, we saw the median price for single-family homes go from $535,000 to $580,000 in 12 months, which is an 8.4% increase. Moving to Orange County, we saw the

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Thank you for participating in our 2017 Valentine's...

Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka ·

2017/01/31

Happy Valentine's Day! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and we just wanted to take the time to say thank you! We had a great response from our clients for our See’s Candy Gift Card Giveaway. Due to such a great response, the giveaway has now come to a close.We hope your Valentine's Day is a day filled with love and friendship, and looking forward to seeing you in 2017.

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Happy Holidays from Imagine Realty

Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka ·

2016/12/22

Friends, We know this time of year can get very busy, so we just wanted to take a moment to wish you happy holidays! We’d like to take a minute to thank you for your continued support this year. We wouldn’t be where we are today without you. It has been our pleasure to help make your real estate dreams come true. We hope you enjoy this holiday season and make some wonderful memories with your friends and family. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year. Remember, we are always here to

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Should You Have Your Home in a Trust?

Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka ·

2016/12/16

Today I am here with Reba Birmingham from Long Beach Law to talk about the pros and cons of having your home in a trust. The main pro to having your home or property in a trust is avoiding probate. Probate is very expensive, and it typically takes 10 months to a year. It cost 4% of the first $100,000 and 3% of the next $100,000. It then costs 2% of the next $800,000. Something important to know is that real estate is valued at its fair market value. So, if you have a $1 million house with a

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Are the Holidays a Good Time to Sell in LA & Orange...

Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka ·

2016/11/16

The holiday season is actually a great time to sell a home. Rates are low, fewer homes are on the market, and a lot of buyers need to close by the end of the year. With the holidays approaching, myself and Corinne Wallace are often asked questions by folks this time of year that are thinking of selling. They want to know if selling now in LA and Orange County is a good idea, or if they should wait until after the new year. In our experience, now is a better time to sell than if you wait. There

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A Free Pie to Say Thanks

Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka ·

2016/11/10

We wanted to take a brief moment to express our gratitude to you today. Let us say thanks with a free pumpkin pie. We wanted to reach out today to wish you a happy Thanksgiving. We're extremely fortunate and thankful to have the opportunity to work with amazing people like you. Our business wouldn't be what it is without you. We're thankful for you, our clients. We greatly appreciate the opportunity you've given us to serve you and your wonderful family. More importantly, we appreciate

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Tips on Choosing the Lender for You

Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka ·

2016/11/04

Getting a loan is a crucial part of the home buying process. Here’s what to look for in a lender. Purchasing a home is a major life decision, and choosing the right lender to help you through it is absolutely crucial. Today, Steve Hankla from New American Funding and I would like to share a few tips with you on selecting the right one. What should you look for when choosing a lender? 1. Choose a lender that you’re comfortable with. This will most likely be a long process, so it’s important to

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We Are Imagine Realty!

Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka ·

2016/10/13

After so many years in real estate, there is one element that keeps us energized and devoted - our clients. Being a part of your journey in real estate, and seeing you achieve greatness is what makes it all so special. So much so, we wanted to rename our team to fully represent our mission in delivering the ultimate in service and care. We are now Imagine Realty! In honor of this exciting new chapter, we've launched a brand new website with features that give you access to easy to

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How to Get Pre-Approved in Long Beach

Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka ·

2016/08/30

I’m excited to be joined today by Steve with New American Funding to talk a little about the pre-approval process for home loans so that you’re aware of it if you or someone you know is interested in buying a home. It’s not as complicated as some make it out to be. Pre-approval is very important for home buyers. Most importantly, you want to make sure there is nothing that will come up and prevent you from closing your transaction. Check the credit, income, and any liabilities or debt. It’s

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Settling Your Finances Before Buying a Home

Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka ·

2016/08/22

Today Steve Hankla joins us from New American Funding to help answer some questions you might have and give some tips on how to get your financial house in order before you buy a home. How soon should I talk to a lender? About six to 12 months before you plan on actually purchasing and searching for a property. How important is credit score when buying a home? A lot of people assume they have to have high scores, but mortgage lenders like New American Funding will actually go down to a

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7 Steps Not to Miss When Buying a Home

Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka ·

2016/05/26

Considering Buying?Click here to search all homes in your area Considering Selling?Get a Free Home Evaluation There are seven key steps you should take to set yourself up for success when buying a home here in Long Beach. Meet with a Realtor. A Realtor is a member of the local board of Realtors and they have direct access to the local multiple listing service, or MLS. They also have intimate knowledge of local neighborhoods and will be your guide through the whole process. Check

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What Tax Benefits Are there for Real Estate Investors?

Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka ·

2016/03/21

Considering Buying?Click here to search all homes in your area Considering Selling?Get a Free Home Evaluation Today we are excited to bring you the second half of our two-part series on the tax benefits of owning real estate. Last time, we talked about the advantages of owning and living in a home as far as your taxes are concerned. Today we are talking about even more tax benefits, but this time from an investor’s perspective. Here are some of the best benefits. First

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What Tax Benefits Do Homeowners Qualify for?

Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka ·

2016/02/25

Considering Buying?Click here to search all homes in your area Considering Selling?Get a Free Home Evaluation Our next two videos will explain the tax benefits of owning real estate. In the next video, we’ll discuss the benefits of owning real estate as an investment. Today, we'll cover how home ownership can save you money on your taxes. Homeowners are able to receive a number of tax benefits. When you go to sell your home, you can take up to $250,000 in tax re-profit as an

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Where Should You Turn for Selling Help in the Event...

Long Beach Real Estate Podcast with Tim Majka ·

2016/01/29

Considering Buying?Click here to search all homes in your area Considering Selling?Get a Free Home Evaluation Divorce is an unfortunate life event, but it's certainly not uncommon. Because of this, I've received many questions about how to sell a house while going through divorce proceedings. The house is usually the last thing dealt with in a divorce, and it is typically the most emotionally charged aspect of it as well.If one of the parties involved can afford to, they can buy out the

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