Real estate protocols have evolved significantly over the last 6 months. This doesn't mean that purchasing a home is more difficult, but it requires an agent that thoroughly understands the new documents and procedures. Here are some of the items I cover in this episode: >PEAD (CORONAVIRUS PROPERTY ENTRY ADVISORY AND DECLARATION) > Brochures and Marketing Material  > Safe showing instructions > 12 new covid-19-related documents from CA Association of Realtors Do you need help? Contact me when you need a reliable real estate resource. Lucas Commiso / 310.920.2801 [email protected] / DRE#02026617 RE/MAX Manhattan Beach - 1040 Manhattan Beach Blvd - Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Hello Everyone! This is Lucas Commiso, Realtor with RE/MAX in Manhattan Beach. Season 2 of RE/Purpose will specifically benefit you If you are considering buying real estate. Episode 4: Where Do I Start (w/ buying a home)? Some concepts covered in this episode are: Fixed v Adjustable Rate Improving Debt-to-Income Ratio The Power of a Cover Letter Please subscribe and share RE/Purpose Real Estate Podcast. Contact me for help with your real estate needs! Lucas Commiso  Realtor, B.A. Business Economics 310.920.2801 [email protected]

Hello Everyone! This is Lucas Commiso, Realtor with RE/MAX in Manhattan Beach. This second season of RE/Purpose will specifically benefit you If you are considering buying real estate. Here are some of the topics discussed in today's episode - When to Buy a Home: Pre-Approval Buyers vs Sellers Market Low Interest Rates Showings During COVID Please subscribe to RE/Purpose, and feel free to send me questions or ideas or future episodes! Lucas Commiso Realtor, B.A. Business Economics 310.920.2801 [email protected]

Season 2 of RE/Purpose Podcast is geared towards people that are considering buying real estate. I'm Lucas Commiso with RE/MAX Estate Properties, and this episode is titled "Why Buy Real Estate". This episode explores why people decide to purchase a property, provides details on first time buyer programs, and discusses other advantages to owning real estate. Listen to the full episode, and please subscribe for future content!

Are you currently searching for homes? Considering buying? Would you like to own real estate sometime in the future? This season of RE/Purpose is designed for current and future buyers to become familiar with the buying process. Episodes in this season will look something likes this: (1) "Why Should I Buy Real Estate?" (2) " When Should I Buy?" (3) "Where Do I Start?" (4) "What Are My Options?" (5) "Who Should I Trust?" Tune in on Thursday's for weekly episodes of RE/Purpose - your real estate podcast! Hosted by Lucas Commiso, Realtor with RE/MAX Estate Properties in Manhattan Beach. Contact me for professional real estate guidance.

Equity is the most important reasons to purchase a home, financially speaking.  This episode of RE/Purpose defines equity, ways that you can build equity and also methods to reduce debt. Tune into the full episode for the full Value of Equity!

Inspections are typically performed by the buyer once their offer has been accepted by the seller. But seller's have the ability to order a home inspection before putting their property up for sale. For a homeowner, a few hundred dollars spent on a home inspection will minimize your potential to fall out of escrow and likely save you thousands. Tune into the episode for more. Please subscribe and share with your friends!

Real estate websites are NOT the most trustworthy source of information for consumers.  There are flaws with sites such as Zillow and Homes.com. Websites will provide inaccurate estimations of value, old and false information. Listen to the full episode for some of the issues consumers face with these sites Save time and gain peace of mind by working with a realtor that understands your individual needs.

Interest rates are historically low. Some people can now qualify to purchase a home - with their mortgage payment being the same as your current rent. Tune in to hear about low rates for conventional and jumbo loans.  To talk more about properties available in your price range, just give me a call! Lucas Commiso Realtor, B.A. Business Economics C: 310.920.2801 E: [email protected]

Did you know... Roughly 114,000 were victim to wire fraud and phishing scams in 2019, with losses totaling nearly $60 million (per 2019 FBI Internet Crime Report) Wire fraud poses a constant threat in the real estate industry. In this episode, I'll discuss a few instances of wire fraud and what went wrong. Tune in for ways to identify and prevent wire fraud from happening to you!