Closing Time Podcast

Allison Gamber, executive director of the Cove Center for Grieving Children and Brooke Veins, program coordinator, join Joe Aguiar to discuss their two big fundraisers! The 4th Annual Hope & Healing Virtual Auction on March 23rd-25th, 2023 and The Cove Kids' Classic at Lyman Orchards on May 5th! 

Chris Sawyer from Annie Mac Home Mortgages joins Joe Aguiar to help answer questions and to get to know both Cash Offer and Buy Now Sell Later programs. This is great info for buyers, sellers and other real estate agents!https://chrissawyer.annie-mac.com/  or email Csawyer@annie-mac.com http://www.ctbbrealty.com/meet-the-team Email Joe@BBrealtyCT.com https://www.clovercrestmedia.com/closingtimepodcast

Chris Sawyer from Annie Mac Home Mortgage joins Joe Aguiar to discuss the mortgage process step by step. In today's market, it's important to get pre-qualified. Chris explains each step of the process on the mortgage end, while Joe details what is happening simultaneously on the real estate side.

Jason Garrapy the Business Development & Operations Manager for Endecom Business IT Solutions in Rocky Hill CT joins the show to talk about cyber attacks, which target small businesses 43% of the time. Plus, info on the The Cove Kids Classic taking place Friday May 6, 2022 at Lyman Orchards Golf Club to support The Cove Center for Grieving Children's FREE programs.

Closing time Homebuyer Bidding War Rate Drops to 2021 Low in September59% of home offers faced competition in September, the lowest level in nine months, amid a seasonal housing-market slowdown and an uptick in mortgage rates. That's down from a revised rate of 60.8% in August and a peak of 74.3% in April. September marked the fifth-straight month of declines, putting the bidding-war rate on par with the level seen a year earlier (58.3%).Home Prices Rose Twice as Fast in Car-Dependent Neighborhoods as Transit-Accessible Areas During the PandemicHome prices in car-dependent areas are up 33% since before the pandemic versus 16% for transit-accessible neighborhoods, reflecting the rise in remote work and the declining importance of proximity to public transportation. It's like a suburb tax.. Single Buyers Face Hurdles as Starter Homes DwindleThe number of one-person households has doubled over the last four decades, but supply of entry-level housing is near a 50-year low.Australian town is inundated with inquiries after offering free land to new residentsQuilpie, a town of 800 people, has received more than 250 inquiries for its housing programThe Quilpie Shire Council is offering a grant equivalent to $9,400 to anyone who buys land, builds a house there for less than $560,000 and lives in it for at least six months. Quarter-acre blocks of land sell for about $9,400, so the land is effectively free, although only Australias or permanent residents are eligible.

If mosquitos are ruining your summer, you'll want to meet this week's guest, Wade DeCesare from Mosquito Shield of Central CT. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. That's true with Mosquito Shield's approach to their products. With 20 years' experience developing their blend of all-natural oils, they use these oils and select EPA-registered control products for 3-pronged mosquito control. We're talking mosquitos and how to take control of your yard back from those blood-suckers!!

Brian Flanagan from Shamrock Home Inspections joins Closing Time to talk about home inspections. We'll discuss "as is" properties, the benefit of home inspections for sellers, and some of the biggest #realestate horror stories.

Get the latest real estate news, including CT's House Removing a proposed conveyance tax from a new bill, we discuss the current market, including the 19% of homes that do not appraise for the contract price. Escalation clauses are the latest trend, we'll explain that and why dogs and Joe don't mix. Plus, Brittany McCann is our guest, one of the co-brokers of CT BB Realty and Joe's new broker! 

Chris Sawyer from Annie-Mac Mortgage joins the podcast this week to talk about the mortgage process in 2021, and to explain why working with a team of local professionals in the real business is to your advantage. Should you buy a diamond while trying to secure your mortgage? We'll answer that question and explain some other things you should know about the current mortgage process, and find out more about Chris and Annie-Mac! Thanks to Rocky Hill Accountants for making it all possible! 

On this weeks show, we discuss America's weird obsession with real estate listings, we will alert you to another scam you should be aware of, we tell you with the keys to negotiating a winning sale, and we will explain why storytelling is the future of real estate.

Realtors Joe Aguiar and Sanam Solati discuss the current real estate market, and why the current conditions might not last much longer. We discuss life after COVID, a scam sellers and buyers should be aware of, a great charity event happening next weekend, and we'll tell you why a pool is cool again.

The Closing Time Podcast is back, with Sanam Solati joining Joe Aguiar each week to talk about the latest real estate news and trends! Stay up to date, plus hear from great guests across the industry! The Closing Time Podcast is sponsored by Rock Hill Accountants.

Joe Aguiar talks to Allison Gamber, the Executive Director of the Cove Center For Grieving Children. If you or someone you know is dealing with the death of a loved one, the Cove Center for Grieving Children has excellent resources. Visit Covect.org for Covid 19 related resources and to participate in their charity online auction!

Mortgage Rates have hit historic lows, we'll talk about how to use your CRM to take advantage. Anyone can be the victim of wire fraud, including Barbara Corcoran, who got taken for $400, 000, we'll tell you what happened to the Shark Tank Host, and Zillow is making headlines again, but for the wrong reasons.

Jon Bon Jovi's New Jersey Mansion is on the market for $20 million, we discuss not overpricing homes in a shifting market, Keller Williams is making lots of changes, and we learn some facts you need to know about FHA loans.

Coldwell Banker faces backlash for it's diversity program, we prepare you for dealing with divorcing clients as we approach Valentine's Day, A Ring Captured an open house heist, and The home on Full House is on the market!!

A Right to Housing is gaining Traction in CT State House; a robust housing market and second technology wave are coming, find out how to take advantage; treat the closing as “just the beginning of the homeownership experience“ for long term success; learn exactly what to say, how to say it and when to say it, on this weeks podcast.

Don't pretend to have all the answers: It could come back to bite you. We are licensed real estate agents who have the education and training to assist buyers and sellers in purchasing or selling real estate. If you’re not sure, don’t guess! The family of a terminally ill boy has been hit with a $100K HOA suit over the 3 year old boy's playscape. You can buy a new home in Bisaccia, Italy for $1, with no strings attached! And a serial killer's 'torture basement' horrified an agent and his clients!

Broker Tom Palmquist explains how to stave off agent extinction, we'll share his best tips.. there is a new scam targeting Realtors that you should be aware of, John Travolta sold his LA home for $18 million dollars in an "off-market" deal and you can spend a night in the house from the Original Texas Chainsaw Massacre (if you dare).

A real estate portal's path to market power: a Zillow case study, Here is What the 2020 presidential candidates are saying about housing, find out How Wealthy Towns Keep People With Housing Vouchers Out, & What the heck is a 'Pittsburgh potty' and why is it in the basement?

That's our plan for 2020! Thank you for subscribing and for watching our live stream, November was our best month to date for downloads! We've got some great things planned starting in January, including more interviews with experts on the latest news and trends in real estate. Please feel free to share on your socials or with others in the business!

Pocket Listings may go the way of the dinosaur, tiny homes are coming to a town near you, and a home with a sex dungeon is off the market, but still open for business, on this week's Closing Time Podcast

Kris Cedillo from Northpoint Mortgage joins Joe Aguiar and Abby Breau on the Closing Time Podcast to talk mortgages. What does the Fed lowering the rate mean to you? Plus, a look at FHA and government back loans.

NAR warns members about conference email scam Following tech peers, Facebook pledges $1B to affordable housing Growing number of homeowners feel 'house rich and cash poor'47 Skills You Need to Survive Homeownership

Abby & Joe talk about the 5 cities are at risk for housing crashes this year, Critics slam presidential hopeful's plan to 'tax the hell out of' the rich, Beauty queen accused of interior design fraud by hotel mogul, NYC competitor sues Compass over allegedly poaching manager, Automate your post-close contacts with W+R Studios’ Homebeat, Here's what a nearby Trader Joe's can do for home values, Fire sale? Zillow listing features Florida home engulfed in flames, Working with out-of-town buyers? 7 tips for making it less stressful.

How to Get a $5,000 Amazon Credit: Buy a House Through Realogy, Keller Williams and Compass leaders spar (politely) over tech, NRT CEO compares Compass' agent recruitment to 'shoplifting', Consumers demand convenience and transparency in closings, How this 9-person team closed 600 transactions, 9 is the ideal number of hashtags’ and 7 other tips for growing your audience online, Cyberstalking and footprints: How to nail listing presentations,

Joe and Abby bust some typical seller and REALTOR myths and shed some light on the property description cliches we're all over. HOAs are where it's at for buyers right now. Charles Manson murder mansion hits the market for $1.98M. And its Inman Connect time, are you going?

Abby & Joe talk about a terrible situation in Branford with a nightmare tenant. How Purplebricks Real Estate sales model did not hold up in the US, How the midsummer market is going for sellers & buyers, mortgage rates, Reaology Vs. Compass news, and much more!

Home prices and rents are on the rise, How to obtain the American Dream, and Do's and Don'ts of Flipping.

Joe and Abby discuss the recent updates on the disturbing class action lawsuit that could upend the real estate industry. Some not so well known red flags when looking for your next home. Senator Cory Booker reminds us that we play a critical role in our client's lives. Ikea rebuilds rooms from Friends, Simpsons and Stranger Things, and what are our favorite things about Connecticut. By the way, sorry for the audio issues on this episode, we have corrected the problem, and it should not happen again, we hope you enjoy!

Abby & Joe discuss how not to "ghost" your clients. What the Raytheon and United Technologies Company (UTC) merger may mean for the Connecticut housing marketing. Are you a Tiny Home lover? We would love to hear from you and get your thoughts on Tiny Homes in CT!

This week we are thrilled to have Attorney Jose Palacio on the show to give us some insights on Real Estate Law. Tips & Tricks for Buyers Agents, House Hunters in New Haven CT, Apple's new ISO is shaking up Real Estate, Lawrence Yun, the chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS, has some good news for the Connecticut Real Estate market.

Grand Theft Open House, Historic Frank Lloyd Wright home at risk, Ins and Outs of Appraisals.

Joe and Abby discuss all the latest clap backs, breakups, and lawsuits with RE/MAX, Redfin, Keller Williams, and Home Services how some of Connecticut's wealthiest towns fight Affordable Housing. What does it mean when you see a home with a red door and what does it tell you about the homeowner. All that and more on this Memorial Day edition of the Closing Time Podcast.

Assistant Branch Manager of Norcom Mortgage in Glastonbury Connecticut, Kelly Turner joins Abby & Joe to discuss mortgages and being an awesome mom boss. Kelly is also the co-founder of Mom Bosses CT which is a women’s organization in central Connecticut developed for empowering and encouraging entrepreneurial moms to make a difference in their community. We also discuss pools, decks, and solar panels and how they can be both an asset and a liability especially when it comes to mortgages. Closing Time Podcast is on: Facebook Instagram    Connect with: Abby Breau Joe Aguiar   Website

In episode 8 Abby & Joe discuss Zillow iBuying & Redfin Mortgages. More ways to protect yourself and your clients against fraud and scams. How Connecticut buyers can benefit from Opportunity Zones in 27 towns including Hartford, New Haven, Waterbury, Meriden, Windham, and Putnam. Also, find out if you're the "typical REALTOR". Closing Time Podcast is on: Facebook Instagram    Connect with: Abby Breau Joe Aguiar   Website

This week Abby & Joe talk about residents leaving certain parts of Connecticut, Marriott Vs. Airbnb, The National Association of Realtors fighting back against the commission lawsuit. 6 tips for getting your listings sold. REALTOR discrimination at the gym and quitting your day job and making Real Estate your career. Closing Time Podcast is on: Facebook Instagram    Connect with: Abby Breau Joe Aguiar   Website

This week Abby & Joe talk about the top 10 places Millennials are moving in the US. Paul Simon is the most recent celebrity to be leaving Connecticut. Venmoing earnest money deposits, and ways for REALTORS to give back to their communities.    Closing Time Podcast is on: Facebook Instagram    Connect with: Abby Breau Joe Aguiar   Website

This week Abby & Joe talk about the strong sales across the US, and mortgage rates dropping. Cold calling, and the effectiveness of the Do Not Call Registry. More AI, and a possible Waterworld future. Learn how not to get hustled by a fake agent and the raunchy marketing tactics in Australia.     Closing Time Podcast is on: Facebook Instagram    Connect with: Abby Breau Joe Aguiar   Website

In our 4th episode, we discuss Airbnb taking over the travel industry, why For Sale By Owners are on the decline across the US. Bulk Pickup gems in Hamden Connecticut. Stop & Shop Strike for a better contract, All the single ladies dominating the housing market, and the tech startup, Ojo Labs working on exciting Artifical Intelligence to help in the Real Estate market.     Closing Time Podcast is on: Facebook Instagram    Connect with: Abby Breau Joe Aguiar   Website

This week Abby & Joe talk about how the proposal for a new Connecticut buyers conveyance tax dies in committee. What's going on with all the UFOs in Newington, Connecticut? Joe gets a little political. And 50 Cent has a fire sale on his 51,657 sq foot home in Farmington, Connecticut.  Closingtimepodcast.com   Closing Time Podcast on FB & Instagram https://www.facebook.com/ClosingTimePod/ https://www.instagram.com/closing_time_podcast/   Connect with Abby Breau & Joe Aguiar on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abby_b_realty/ https://www.instagram.com/joeaguiar629/

With 1 episode already under their belts, Abby & Joe settle in to discuss recreational marijuana in CT what that could mean for the housing market. Also, an interesting partnership between Re/MAX and Redfin. Have you seen more Redfin agents in the state?   Closingtimepodcast.com   Closing Time Podcast on FB & Instagram https://www.facebook.com/ClosingTimePod/ https://www.instagram.com/closing_time_podcast/   Connect with Abby Breau & Joe Aguiar on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abby_b_realty/ https://www.instagram.com/joeaguiar629/

Its the first episode for Abby Breau & Joe Aquire and they chat about the antitrust lawsuit against the NAR Antitrust Lawsuits, Facebook ends targeting Ad for Housing, and are ghosts committing arson in Milford? What do you think?   Closingtimepodcast.com   Closing Time Podcast on FB & Instagram https://www.facebook.com/ClosingTimePod/ https://www.instagram.com/closing_time_podcast/   Connect with Abby Breau & Joe Aguiar on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abby_b_realty/ https://www.instagram.com/joeaguiar629/