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01/18/2010 - Pessimism or Realism?
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Kory and Alex interview Matt Battiata in studio to get his take on the market and what’s to come. Also, Linda Ferrari, author of The Big Score - Getting it and keeping it, calls in to explain why you should think before you leap when it comes to loan modifications.
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01/04/2010 - A New Year a New Market
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Alex & Kory review 2009 and explore what’s ahead in 2010.
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12/21/2009 - Our Market in 2010
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Jeff Cole, Broker Associate and bank owned property expert with Windermere Exclusive Properties, joins Kory and Alex in studio to discuss what’s ahead for our market in 2010.
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12/14/2009 - Loan Modifications and Living Trusts
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Jeff Isaac, AKA the Lawyer in Blue Jeans, calls in to give us the latest regarding loan modifications and living trusts.
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11/30/2009 - Discussion of the Current Market
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Kory Kavanewsky & Alex Martinez discuss the current market including the very quiet rate drop that occurred Thanksgiving week.
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11/23/2009 - Windermere Exclusive Properties - Where is the luxury market today?
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Steve Rodgers, President of Windermere Exclusive Properties, and Lucy Kelts, Expert Realtor in the Luxury Market sector, break down the status of the high end market in San Diego.
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11/09/2009 - Home Ownership Accelerator
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Doug Nesbit, Chief Marketing Officer at CMG mortgage, joins Kory & Alex at the Biz Fit Studio for a thought provoking discussion on the Home Ownership Accelerator. Plus…Ray Lucia joins the conversation to add his commentary and own personal experience with a very similar program. Don’t miss it!
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11/02/2009 - Linda Ferrari
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Kory & Alex break down the new FICO 08 Algorithm with Linda Ferrari. Linda is the President of Credit Resource Corp and the author of The Big Score - Getting it & Keeping it.
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10/26/2009 - Steve Rodgers Insurance
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Ken Jones, Chairman of Government Affairs pops in with some very positive HVCC news. Bartley Spitzmiller, President of Green Street Property Management brings listeners up to speed on the rental market. Finally, Steve Rodgers and Rich Johnson lead a discussion on homeowner’s insurance.
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9/28/2009 - Keith Skane
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Keith Skane, CPA and President for Skane Tax Solutions, calls in to discuss the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit and much more.
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9/21/2009 - Baby Boomer Real Estate
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Steve Rodgers, Irene Thiel and Cheryl Gregory join Kory and Alex in-studio to chat about the SD Real Estate as it relates to seniors.
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8/31/2009 - Foreclosure Update
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Christian Spring, VP at Foreclosure Resources, provides an update on his end of the market. Tune in to hear how San Diego stacks up against the rest.
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8/24/2009 - Social Media for Business
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Tune in to hear a very compelling conversation regarding social media with Windermere Exclusive Properties Steve Rodgers (President) and Erica Vautier (Marketing Director).
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8/16/2009 - KOGO INTERVIEW
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Kory and Alex join Erik Weichelt (Pres. - San Diego Assoc. of Realtors) and George Chamberlain on Real Estate Today to discuss how the new lending regs are adversely affecting homebuyers and homeowners.
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8/10/2009 - Loan Modification Uncovered
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Loan modification expert, Natasha Kloss, joins Kory and Alex in studio to answer the most commonly asked loan mod questions
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8/03/2009 - The Truth about the new appraisal regs
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The controversial Home Valuation Code of Conduct is uncovered and ripped apart. Ed Smith, the President of the CA Mortgage Brokers Association joins in on the discussion.
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07/27/2009 - Need-to-Knows
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Kory and Alex cover common need-to-knows.
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07/13/2009 - Windermere is live and local on Biz Fit
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Steve Rodgers, President of Windermere Exclusive Properties (former President of Prudential CA Realty) and Sara Driscoll, Windermere Broker Associate, join Alex and Kory live in-studio. Tune in to learn more about their refreshing approach to local real estate.
Also available in iTunes. Search “Biz Fit” in the podcast section and download the show for free!
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07/06/2009 - Upside Down Refi ENHANCEMENT
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Alex Martinez and Kory Kavanewsky bring listeners up to speed. Refinance even if your home loan is equivalent to 125% of the appraised value. Yes…..really!
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6/22/2009 - Head on with HVCC, Head on with HVCC, Head on with HVCC
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Ed Smith (AKA Smitty), Scott Olsberg and Alex Martinez joing Kory cover all aspects of the new Home Valuation Code of Conduct legislation. Surprise…there are a few holes in the plan!
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6/15/2009 - Loan Modification and SDAR
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Natasha Kloss from Safe Haven Loan Modifications joins Kory in the studio to dispel so many of the loan modification myths. The biggest? Don’t you need to be behind on your payments in order to even be a loan modification candidate? Tune in!
Erik A. Weichelt, President of the San Diego Association of Realtors also stops in to discuss the latest in local [...]
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6/1/2009 - Bill Dallas returns?
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Bill Dallas, Co-Founder of First Franlin, brings his perspective back to Biz Fit. This is a must listen!
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05/18/2009 Industry Changes with Alex Martinez
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Mary Heinecke also stops by to chat about the increasingly popular resident management program.
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05/11/2009 - Fred Eckert
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04/13/2009 - Upside Down Refi
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The HARP programs outlined by Kory Kavanewsky and guest Alex Martinez.
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4/6/2009 - Credit 101
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3/23/2009
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Superstar Mortgage Banker, Greg Frost, calls in to elaborate on the current lending environment. Tune in and get his take on stated income loans, four percent mortgages and more!
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3/16/2009
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Richard Woods, local attorney and real esate broker joins Kory in the studio to discuss the current market, A to Z.
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3/9/2009
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Brenda Crann, Realtor with Century 21 Horizon in SD, stops in and highlights how banks are handling their REO sales. Buyers…use this information to your advantage when shopping!
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3/2/2009 - House of Cards with Bill Dallas
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Bill Dallas walks us through the rise and fall of the morgage industry.
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2/16/2009 - Be Prepared
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Jeff Isaac, also known as The Lawyer in Blue Jeans, joins Kory in-studio to discuss how important it is to be prepared and not skimp out on essential protection plans like living trusts. John Lucas, author of Reverse Mortgage for Dummies, calls in to discuss the exciting announcement recently made in regards to the reverse mortgage loan limit.
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2/9/2009 - FHA Keeps the Market Active
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Robb Fordham, FHA Expert and PMAC Account Executive helps us disect the FHA program including FHA’s 203K rehab/construction loan.
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2/2/2009 - From Social Worker to Infill Developer
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Robert Ito, local urban infill developer and CEO of Ito Girard & Associates, joins Kory in studio to discuss the current market and the new Iwashita Real Estate Development project. Mary Heinecke, Director of Marketing at Quality First, also stops in and provides some fanastic home marketing tips to help you get your home sold [...]
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Linda Ferrari Returns!
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…and the content is better than ever. Tune in and hear some of the fabulous information found only in her new book, The Big Score.
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Biz Fit 1/5/2008
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New For 2009
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Kory and Bartley discuss what’s new for 2009.
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Loan Modification
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Attorney Gary Suanders joins us to dicsuss “Loan Modification”.
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12/15/08 - How to Buy REO Properties
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There are some great deals out there when it comes to REO properties, but it’s not just as simple as making a low offer and closing escrow. You need to understand how REO properties are priced and how to strategically make your offer if you actually want to make it to the closing table. Katy [...]
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12/1/2008 - Kory and Bartley Reviw Current Market Conditions
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11/24/2008 - Citigroup Bailout
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Merriam-Webster said that “bailout” is its 2008 “Word of the Year.” No surprises here! Bartley discusses the most recent bailout beneficiary in this episode of Biz Fit and Alan Gin also calls in to share his insight on the situation.
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11/17/2008 - The Lawyer in Blue Jeans Guest Hosts
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Kory and Bartley were out of town, but Jeff Isaac (A.K.A The Lawyer in Blue Jeans) kept the Biz Fit flame alive.
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11/10/2008 - New Loan Limits Have Been Announced
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Kory and Patricia reveal and discuss the new 2009 loan limits and how they might impact our local market. Kevin Seney, CEO of Bug Real Estate and Allen McKay, COO of Bug Real Estate weigh in on the discussion and discuss how their company is well suited for the challenges the market is facing. Linda [...]
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11/3/2008 The Super Panel
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Barry Habib, Ray Lucia and Hans Ganz all on one show. Enough said…it’s a super show!
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10/27/2008 - Ex-Wall Street Exec.
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Terry Atkinson, San Diego native and Wall Street success story stops in to shed some light on the current economy. Mike Pieratt, Mortgage Expert, also adds to the discussion.
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10/20/2008 - Fix Your Finances
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JoAnne Star, Assistant Dean for MBA programs at UCSD’s Rady School of Management, stops in to discuss their success. Applications are on the rise while the economy declines! Plus…Cheryl Gregory supplies 3 important tips to help you save with day to day expenses.
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10/13/2008 - Hans Ganz
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Hans Gans, President of Pacific Trust Bank, calls in and shares his thoughts on the rescue plan. Christian Spring also calls in and braces us for the third quarter numbers.
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10/06/08 - Holy Dow!
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The “rescue bill” finally passes and the market drops to it’s lowest level since 2004 as a result. Kory and Bartley break it down with John Howells (CFP) from AXA Advisors, Sandy Fitzpatrick from General Mortgage Corp. and Priscila Rodriguez from Manalo Realty.
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9/29/2008 - Bailout Gets Bailed Out On
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Bart, Patricia and Kory discuss the bailout proposal and denial and Kristian Peter chimes in with how this plan could impact the RE Market.
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9/22/2008 - Major Rescue Plan on the Table
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Mike Pieratt, veteran mortgage professional, joins us to share his insight on the rescue plan and explains what is on the mind of his customers in these unprescedented times.
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9/15/2008 Bank of America Consumes Merrill
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WOW…no news shortage today. Tune in and get the details on the mergers and bail outs of the week PLUS we’ll discuss FDIC’s coverage guidelines and reveiw a few real world examples.
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9/8/08 - Fannie and Freddie Get Bailed Out By the U.S. Government
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Did the U.S. Government make the right move by bailing out struggling mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?
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8/25/08 - Is now the time to buy?
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Gary London, President of The London Group, calls in to offer his expertise on the real estate market. Is now the time to buy residential real estate? How will downtown San Diego recover and when? What about our commercial real estate market? Tune in…
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8/18/08 - Going, Going, Gone!
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Jim Nelson, Business Development Manager with Prudential CA Realty, joins us to share the highlights of Home Auction!
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8/12/08 - FHA is back!
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ACTION PACKED!!! Alan Gin returns and comments on some positive aspects of San Diego’s economy. Jeff Isaac, The Lawyer in Blue Jeans, calls in with some important FDIC related tips. Dave Culver, SVP with Countrywide Home Loans, points out the opportunity that exists in today’s market via FHA.
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8/5/08 - Fact or Fiction???
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A short sale is every bit as bad for your credit as foreclosue: Fact or Fiction?
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6/30/08 - Indymac Collapses
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Kory and Bartley discuss the closure of Indymac and the importance of making sure that your accounts are FDIC insured. Dan Pinto, representative from YouWalkAway.com, explains how homeowners can obtain assistance when it comes to short sales and foreclosures.
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7/14/08 - Smooth Gin [Alan]
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Alan Gin, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of San Diego, calls in to discuss our local and national economy. Find out what “leading economic indicators” Alan focuses on when evaluating our economic condition and why building permit numbers are actually up in a down real estate market.
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6/23/08 - Bug Realty
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It’s back to basics with Kevin Seney. Kevin says, “lose the Lexus”, as he explains the innovative and refreshing business model that makes up Bug Realty.
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6/16/08 - Market of the Century
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Ever wonder what the head honcho of a major U.S. Real Estate Brokerage thinks about a market like this one? Tom Kunz, CEO of Century 21 and David Romero, COO for C21, let us know exactly what the top dogs are thinking. These two understand the market.
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6/9/08 - Your Money, Your Business, Your Life
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Michael D Amelio, President of the Continental Group, keeps us company and interested as he discusses his latest project which includes an affordable opportunity in Coronado. Ray Lucia, front man of the Ray Lucia Brain Trust, gives us his feeling on the local real estate market. Pick Rays brain right along with us by downloading [...]
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6/2/08 - Tax Deliquencies on the Rise
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Dan McAllister takes a break from lunch to join us by phone AND Dick Palmer (Owner/President, General Mortgage) and Mark Frensdorff (Managing Partner, General Mortgage) explain how General Mortgage Corp has managed to thrive while many others are suffering.
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5/19/08 - Activity
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Local real estate activity is on the rise. Hear why this is a very important step in the “recovery” process.
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5/2/08 - Cindo de Mayo
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Celebrate Cindo de Mayo with the Biz Fit team! Bart, Wes and Kory take a festive approach to interviewing Bill Richard and Vicki Joseph.
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4/28/08 - LifeLock
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We’ve shown you how to improve your credit with Credit Resource Corp (www.creditresourcecorp.com), but how do you protect what you have worked so hard to build? Todd Davis, CEO of Life Lock, shares not only his insight, but also his social security number live with us over the airwaves.
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4/21/08 - Lawyer in Blue Jeans
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The Lawyer in Blue Jeans returns with wacky laws and some serious advice for you and your family.
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4/14/08 - FHA Loans
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Kory and Bartley cover the benefits of FHA loans with Pam Bishop AND super Real Estate Agent Chris Heller gives his take on the market. He has sold over 100 homes per year for the past 14 years, he knows his stuff.
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3/31/08 - As the market turns..
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Most people call the bottom of the market when it’s already in their rearview mirror. Scott Olsberg, President of Cal-Coast Appraisal Consultants, Inc., may not be calling the bottom of the market, but he is certainly seeing an increase in activity and that is a positive sign. Aaron Farmer, Owner/Agent with Farmer’s Insurance, checks-in to [...]
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3/24/08 - San Diego Manhattanizing?
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Gary London, President of The London Group, checks in and offers his insight regarding the San Diego market. Where are we headed and why?
Also - Does your HOA frustrate you? Brian Reifeiss [fire victim] calls in to share his experience and we will bet that it makes your complaint look silly…EASY!
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3/17/08 - Your Credit, Your Market, Your Mortgage
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Kory and Bartley consult with Linda Ferrari, Lori Staehling and Cheryl Gregory to answer some of the questions we are hearing most in this market.
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3/14/08 - Moving Forward in Reverse
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Cheryl Gregory, reverse mortgage expert, joins us in-studio to dispel the most common myths associated with this fantastic financial tool. What are the age requirements? Does the bank own your home along with you? What happens if your disbursements exceed the original/current appraised value? Tune in to find out.
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2/29/08 - (Merge Account)
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2/15/08 - Title Insurance
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2/8/08 - Conforming Loan Limit
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2/1/08 - Reduce Your Property Tax Basis
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Christian Spring, VP with Foreclosure Resources, provides us with a foreclosure activity update for San Diego and CA overall. Wesley Lindquist, CPA, explains how many San Diego homeowners can actually save money as a result of our challenged real estate market. Learn more and reduce your property tax basis with andralinblue.com.
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1/26/08 - Buying Real Estate in Mexico
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Yes, you can own real estate in Mexico. Yes, you do WANT to do it right. Yes, we can show you how. Download this show and hear how to buy property in Mexico the right way. Julian Meyers, Partner from Higgs, Fletcher and Mack, LLP and Cort Davis, Principal from PR Real Estate and Consulting, [...]
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1/11/08 - Online Social Networking Phenomenon
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Steve Cox, Founder and CEO of www.clickforlessions.com, joins us and breaks down just why our society is in love with MySpace, FaceBook and the like.
Visit www.clickforlessons.com and www.enspired.com
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1/4/08 - Attracting and Retaining Business in San Diego
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Russ Gibbon, San Diego Business Development for San Diego, brings us up to speed on San Diego. Will San Diego become L.A.?
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12/21/07 - Legislation Update
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The lending industry faced a tough year in 2007 and certain legislation has been put in place to help keep us all from repeating history. Tax deduction updates, PMI extension and more!
Plus Joyce Marieb, Executive Director of the Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA) stops in with some key networking suggestions for business entrepreneurs.
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12/14/07 - Building Real Estate Muscle
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Patricia and Kory discuss the current market. Jan Bertaggia, Merchandise Mgr. from the Hotel Del Coronado, stops in to let us in on some holiday decorating secrets.
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11/30/07 - SD General Plan Update
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What do we have to look forward to in SDs General Plan Update? Tune in and hear our interview with Bill Anderson, Exec. Director of City Planning and Development.
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11/23/07 - Feng Shui
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Tips for making your everyday life less stressful with expert Cathleen McCandless.
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11/16/07 - SD Wildfires
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Find out how these tragic fires impacted San Diego’s Real Estate and Tourism industries.
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11/9/07 - Fiscal Organizing
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The Financial Coach, Elisabeth Sanders, returns to Biz Fit to give us some organization tips.
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11/2/07 - Credit Scoring
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Our credit/fico scores are used by just about everyone these days. Whether it is your potential employer, car insurance provider, or loan officer, everyone wants to see your credit rating. Linda Ferrari, President of Credit Resource Corporation, was kind enough to join us for her 2nd time to share her priceless insight.
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10/19/07 - Land Trusts
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You have heard of them, but what are they really and who are they best suited for?
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10/12/07 - Got Insurance?
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Kory, Bartley and Patricia welcome the insurance wisdom of Steve Lyons from State Farm Insurance.
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10/05/07 - Going Green
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Kory, Bartley and Tammy sit with Rachel Laing from SDG&E.
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9/28/07 - Accelerate the payoff of your home
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Live from the Coronado Golf Course, Kory, Bartley and Laura discuss how you CAN own your home in under 15 years without changing your spending habits!
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9/14/07 - Incorporating
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The Lawyer in Blue Jeans, Jeff Isaac, returns to Biz Fit to discuss incorporation. A little less serious this time around, but still informative. To learn more about living trusts and corporations, or to see Jeff’s seminar schedule, visit www.lawyerinbluejeans.com.
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9/7/07 - Hot EXCLUSIVE Property
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Fred Eckert [Chicago Title] and Tammy Willis [Keller Williams] contribute significantly by putting together an exciting list of exclusive San Diego properties. These properties have either been on the market for too long, or are now bank owned and ready to sell NOW.
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8/24/07 - Exchange 101
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Action packed show with Bruce Glaser, V.P. of Exchange Resources. Plus Wes Lindquist, CPA, answers a common tax question and Artie Rose announces the release of his NEW luxury condo development in Coronado.
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8/17/07 - Reverse Mortgages for Dummies
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John Lucas, author of Reverse Mortgages for Dummies, helps Biz Fit listeners better understand this important senior tailored mortgage option.
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8/10/07 - The liquidity crisis with CNBC contributor, Barry Habib
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Barry Habib is perhaps one of the most knowledgeable and articulate mortgage professionals in the country. This is an interview you will want to share with others.
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8/3/07 - Action Packed with Curt Johnson and Robert Vicino
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Curt Johnson, Real Estate expert from Century 21, discusses the market from a first time homebuyers perspective. AND Robert Vicino, President of Fractional Villas, helps explain the fractional ownership market.
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7/27/07 - Malcolm Davies on Biz Fit
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While others are struggling and complaining, Malcolm is thriving and building. Hear just what Malcolm is up to and why he feels he feels San Diego is just at the beginning of its renaissance period.
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7/20/07 - Biz Fit hosts Scott Olsberg
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Ever wonder how residential appraisers come up with the values they use? Scott Olsberg covers it all in this episode of Biz Fit.
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7/6/07 - Biz Fit with Michael Alfred
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Kory, Tammy and Bartley unleash the secret weapon necessary to protect your assets. Do you own investment property? If so, you NEED to listen to this show.
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6/29/07 - Manage your personal finances like a business, for profit!
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Elisabeth Sanders, financial expert and CEO of The Financial Coach, Inc, explains how households can make adjustments to increase their ‘bottom line’.
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6/22/07 - Dan McAllister - SD County Treasurer/Tax Collector Live in the Biz Fit Studio!
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Dan McAllister, who manages $6.2M of San Diego’s money, explains how are property taxes area llocated and much much more.
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6/15/07 - Rand Allen and Important Home Selling Tips
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Join Kory, Patricia and Bartley for an interesting discussion on the topic of home staging.
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6/8/07 - Critical Steps to Excellent Credit
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Linda Ferrari, President of Credit Resource Corporation, is an expert in the field of credit scoring and reporting. Strong credit scores are becoming more and more critical in the mortgage world and Linda explains how a great score yesterday is just a good score today.
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6/1/07 - Building Real Estate Muscle with Jim Abbott
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Jim answer’s the gang’s every question regarding real estate and the current downtown market. Find out what’s happening and what’s coming up…..
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5/25/07 - Biz Fit welcomes Wes Brown
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Wes Brown, Certified Employee Benefit Specialist, explains how home buyers can use their qualified retirement accounts as a down payment source.
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5/18/07 - Biz Fit with Jeff Isaac, The Lawyer in Blue Jeans
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Jeff Isaac visits Biz Fit’s Studios to emphasize the importance of Revocable Living Trusts.
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5/11/07 - Biz Fit with Steven Janks from Janks Construction
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Kory, Mark & Laura speak welcome Steven Janks and discover what it takes to turn any old home into a dream home.
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5/4/07 - Biz Fit with Craig Proctor from Starker Services
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Kory Kavanewsky [General Mortgage], Tammy Willis [Keller Williams] and Patricia Tweedie [General Mortgage] discover all of the ins and outs of 1031 exchanges.
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4/27/07 - Biz Fit with Litigation Attorney Scott Metzger from Duckor, Spradling, Metzger and Wynne
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Scott Metzger explains why we pay the commissions we do when hiring real estate agents and just how important professional representation is when buying, or selling property.
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4/20/07 - Christian Spring from Foreclosure Resources
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Christian reveals the state of our current market and discusses the foreclosure and short sale process.
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