It's no secret that there are millions of people who are on social media spreading their thoughts and opinions on a regular basis. Often times people will take the social media with a question that may have to do with something of significance such as law or otherwise. Is it smart in any way to listen to social media and make a decision based on what you read on social media or maybe even the internet in regards to topics such as this? I have your answers right here.

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Real Brief - LI & NY's Real Estate Show! *Opinion Episode* Should You Ever Go To Social Media To Get The Answer To Your Question?

Often times people will build structures or add structures to their existing property without a permit in an effort to avoid paying taxes on them or as a way to pay less for the same project because of the fact that there will be no inspection and no permit process involved. Is this a good idea? Listen to find out more!

Real Brief - LI & NY's Real Estate Show! Permits? What Do You Need Those For? Will My Taxes Go Up? Is It All About The Money?

All too often buyers allege that they know what they can afford, they know what they make, and they know that they can buy a house that they're looking at based on their own calculations. And that's the problem! They're doing it according to their own calculations versus what a bank calculates. These are two completely different things and at the end of the day the bank will be the determining factor and not the buyer. But what are the common mistakes that buyers make when they consider themselves for their affordability? Your answers are right here!

Real Brief - LI & NY's Real Estate Show! Buyers Have Absolutely No Idea How Much They Make Or What They Can Afford. Here's Why!

Often times perspective home buyers will use things like mortgage calculator apps or websites to calculate whether they can afford a property or whether they have money enough for a property. They will then decide to look at houses first before going through the pre-approval process. But what is the danger of doing this? Do you as a home buyer actually understand where your finances are in terms of your ability to purchase? The answer is a resounding no and I explain why here!

Real Brief - LI & NY's Real Estate Show! What You Think You Know About Your Finances In Buying A Property Is Wrong!

Often times the general Public after watching some TV shows or doing some web browsing will come to the conclusion that fixing and flipping properties is an easy task! Is that so? I think by now you should realize that fixing and flipping properties requires training, education, and a Keen eye For What is considered a good fix and flip versus a bad fix and flip. In this episode I review five mistakes the common consumer makes who want to become a fix and flip property owner and a quick tip on how to become one yourself.

Real Brief - LI & NY's Real Estate Show! The Laws Of Fixing And Flipping Properties For A Profit!

I've categorized the top five consumer mistakes in real estate! These five items are consistently a problem in the real estate community and I've done my best to address it wholeheartedly! This is one you're going to want to hear!

Real Brief - LI & NY's Real Estate Show! This Is The Top Five Consumer Mistakes Episode!

In this episode we review whether or not it is possible to get the value of your property using popular Real Estate websites as a consumer. Are there any potential mistakes here? What information could you be leaving out? Are you doing it the right way or the wrong way? Listen to this podcast for all of your answers!

Real Brief - LI & NY's Real Estate Show! Is It Possible To Use Zillow, Trulia, Realtor, Homes Websites To Value Your Property?

Often times buyers and loan officers will stand firm and swear that the pre-approval letter is a surefire indicator of what a buyer is able to afford in today's marketplace based on their income assets and liabilities. The fact is, there are many loan officers out there who are issuing pre-approval letters without obtaining the full scope of the purchaser making those pre-approval letters completely and utterly a waste. In this episode I discuss why it's important to have a real estate agent who is well versed in not only real estate but also the mortgage process. This is important if you're looking to sell or buy a home.

Real Brief - LI & NY's Real Estate Show! Is The Pre-approval Letter A Solid Indicator Of Purchase Power? You Might Be Surprised!

In this two part episode I discuss whether or not solar panels are a good idea for a home, and at the same time I also go over whether or not getting a co-borrower for a mortgage is a good idea and why it would be, or wouldn't be, it's an important topic that you need to listen to!

Real Brief - LI & NY's Real Estate Show! Solar Panels, Good Or Bad? Getting A Co-borrower For Your Mortgage, Good Or Bad?

There have been several times in my career that I have had people ask me whether or not it is possible to still purchase a house even though it isn't contract with another buyer. You would be surprised to know the answer might be yes. If you're wondering how that could be or you're wondering in what situation that could be, take a listen to this!

Real Brief - LI & NY's Real Estate Show! Is It Possible To Buy A House Even If It Is In Contract With Another Buyer? Listen To This!

Most people concentrate on down payment amounts when they go to purchase a property. Unfortunately, many people do not consider closing costs or do not even know what closing costs even are. In this critical episode of real brief you will learn what closing costs mean and what they are and why you should be prepared for them in the purchase of any property!

Real Brief - LI & NY's Real Estate Show! You've Heard Of Down Payments, But Have You Heard About Closing Costs? It's Very Real!

Purchasing a co-op may seem like a straightforward process, however, there are some elements involved that you should know about. In this episode I review some of the steps that are involved in the purchase of a co-op and what you should keep an eye out for.

Real Brief - LI & NY's Real Estate Show! Purchasing A Co-op! What's Involved? What Are The Steps? Your Answers Are Right Here!

Real estate agents who don't know what they're doing and homeowners who are attempting to sell their home on their own have one thing in common, the desire to use social media to sell the property. But how reliable is social media? Are Buy sell groups really a good place to put your home or literally anything for sale? What bad can come from using Buy sell groups for the sale of a home? Is there such a thing as all exposure being good exposure? I have all of your answers right here.

Real Brief - LI & NY's Real Estate Show! For Sale By Owner? How Are Those Buy Sell Groups Going For You? Pretty Bad, I Know.

Floyd Mayweather vs Jake Paul, who really won this fight? Who were the clowns in all of this? What in the world was this even all about? Did you actually pay to watch that? Oh yeah some real estate also.#mayweather #jakepaul #newyork #longisland #realestate #boxing

Real Brief - LI & NY's Real Estate Show! Opinion - Mayweather Vs Paul (Thoughts...Garbage) Also, Some Real Estate Thrown In.

What are closing costs? What do they have to do with the home purchasing process? How much are they? Why haven't I heard about them before? These are all common questions that home buyers ask on a regular basis when they are preparing to go and experience the home buying process. Thankfully for you, I am here to shed light on this information and share it with you!

Real Brief - LI & NY's Real Estate Show! Hey Home Buyers! You Need To Hear This! In This Episode I Talk About Closing Costs.

Learn everything you need to know about real estate in New York! Charles Bianco gives you all of the details. To contact him for any of your buying or selling needs feel free to call or text at 516-444-5341.