Lori Alvarez’s Real Estate with Soul

There are LOTS of different loans out in today’s world. It is important to understand which loan works best for you. In today’s episode Lori dives into the pros and cons of using an FHA loan and why you may or may not be a good fit for this type of loan. Keep in mind, chatting with a GOOD lender is the MOST important thing you can do to get pre-qualified but tuning into today’s episode might be th...

Do you know what a rate buy down is!? Well today we have Mr. Leslie Magodoro on the podcast talking about what a rate buy down is and how you can apply it to buying a home. Leslie has been in the mortgage business for years and knows all about the ins and outs! Leslie gives some amazing bits of information that you just won’t want to miss out on. In order to get in touch with Leslie Mogodoro you c...

Keeping love in the home can be challenging, especially when life and family come with it. Whether you are just setting out to own your first home, newlyweds or been married for 25 years… keeping love in your home takes a lot of hard work, communication and sacrifice.  Amy and Lori have a great conversation about how they keep love in their homes, in their lives and with their families.

Is your house sitting on the market? Are you having trouble selling your home?? Well… it’s nothing personal but most likely it is the price . YUCK . Who wants to hear that??! Why would a house just sit on the market?? Well today we are talking about what could be the few reasons a home doesn’t sell! Tune in and enjoy the conversation and remember for the love of real estate, all that matters in to...

If you have it in your real estate goals for this year and are planning to sell in the Spring, there are a number of things to do to help YOUR home stand out. In this episode Lori talks about 4 important tips to remember as a seller to make your home top notch and ready for the spring competition. 1. Sunlight sells. 2. Be Curbside Pretty. 3. The Front Door Matters. 4. Make the Temperature Comforta...

Finances don’t have to be an overwhelming topic! That is exactly what we are talking about today! Are you a business owner? Thinking of owning a business? Do you have an understanding of how your business cash flow works? This episode is JAM packed with so much information for a business owner and the importance of knowing the finances and that the financial foundation has to be solid to allow you...

Have you already set your 2023 goals or what many people refer to as resolutions? We LOVE to call them goals around here because well, that’s what they are! Goals are tasks you ARE going to achieve but it takes work and dedication and time to achieve them. It doesn’t need to be the beginning of a new year to set goals and they don’t need to be something that you intend to achieve by the end of the...

Happy 2023! With the new year, new changes and new goals;  did you hear that the department of Real Estate dropped some BIG news!?  They passed 10 NEW (California) state laws that affect real estate licensees and applicants. Lori and Amy dive into these mandates on today’s podcast to provide a little more clarity in the best way that they understand these new laws and are sharing forward...

If you are a 1099 or self-employed, today's episode is JUST for you! We had the pleasure of hosting Victor Mackliff on today’s episode who is easily an expert in today’s topic. You’ll have to tune into the episode to get all the details but a few things to remember; as we walk into 2023, you as a business owner or a 1099 employee and striving to purchase a home, you will want to sit down with some...

Did you know your credit score is used for so many other reasons than purchasing a home or car? While your score plays a huge part in getting pre-qualified or secured financing for those things, credit can even have a positive or negative effect on getting that dream job! So that means you have to treat your credit with care… and if you are in a position where it needs fixing well then this episod...

Have you thought about questions you should be asking at an Open House? Open houses are phenomenal and an ADDED benefit but not always wanted right… and that is OKAY! Still have questions about the benefits of an open house? Well guess what… Amy and Lori dive RIGHT in and discuss open house tips for BUYERS and SELLERS!

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to own multiple successful businesses!? Today we have Mr. Duane Morrison on the podcast talking about all the ups and downs he had throughout his life that led to him being a successful entrepreneur. Duane drops a wealth of knowledge that you just won’t want to miss out on! Podcast - Make It Happen with Duane Morrison https://morrisoninspects.com/glendora/cont...

Have you ever wondered about what it means for a house to be in escrow and what it is!?  Today we have Mrs. Debby Dekoning on the podcast talking about all things escrow. Debby drops all types of knowledge and some of the ins and outs of escrow on this episode! So if you want to know how to work escrow or just want a better understanding be sure to tune in!!! If you want to reach out to Debby...

Have you ever wondered about why you should set goals and why people are so adamant about goal setting!? Today Lori goes over what it’s like to move forward with goal setting and why she always sets her goals so high. Lori drops all types of knowledge on us today on this episode! So if you want to know how to start goal setting be sure to watch this episode right now.

Have you ever wondered about what deferment is and what it does!? Today we have Hasina, one of our ROCKSTAR AGENTS go over what it’s like to move forward with a deferment. Hasina drops all types of knowledge on us in this episode. So if you want to know the ins and outs, listen to this podcast RIGHT NOW.

Have you ever wondered about why pricing is so important. Today Lori & Amy go over all about pricing, pricing and more pricing wanna know why?! WELL BECAUSE OF THE CURRENT MARKET WE'RE IN!!! If you wanna learn more about why you might need to adjust your price listen to this podcast we go over all that and more.

Have you ever heard about an Estate Sale or are you thinking about having one?! Today we have Mr. Craig Burke on the podcast talking about the ins and outs of having an estate sale and what services they offer! Craig goes into an in depth explanation on if you should have an estate sale and why it would be beneficial for you. How to reach Craig ... Email: pomonavalley@grasons.com Phone: 909-244-24...

Have you ever heard about buyer's remorse or seller's remorse?! Do you know what it is or do you want to know! Well, today we’re diving in and talking about how not to get sellers or buyer's remorse and some steps you can take from stressing yourself out. Lori & Amy both go into depth about when they bought their home and some of the remorse they may or may not have had after acquiring their p...

You may remember in the podcast last week, we talked about buying a house! Well today Lori & Amy continue to share their wisdom and experience on buying a home and what it takes. We are also diving in about saving for a house on your own and some tips on the processes; from finding a lender to finally ‘closing day’ on your new home! Tune in to hear all about it!

Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to buy a house on your own in your 20s? This is the podcast for you! Today we go over all things about buying a house and how to use it as an asset. Lori & Amy both go into depth about when they bought their first home and some changes they would make if they were to do it all over again. Amy & Lori say big changes could be for the better so don’...

Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to graduate from high school and transition into college? This is the podcast for you!  Today we have Jordyn Stotts on the podcast talking about starting your first day of college and what it’s like. Jordyn talks about how she is a hands-on person with work and how she wants to pursue crime investigation because of it. Jordyn is a Rockstar woman tha...

Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to take a leap of faith without knowing what’s gonna happen? This is the podcast for you!  Today we have Kelly Lewis on the podcast talking about owning a vacation rental property and what it’s like to leave a normal W2 steady paying job and to just jump into doing Real Estate without knowing what’s gonna happen. Kelly is a woman that accomplishes h...

Have you ever wanted to take on a leadership role or do you need help with change? Well then this is the podcast JUST for you! Today, we have Mr. Jude Charles on the podcast talking about all things change and taking up the leadership role. Jude talks about how his high school teacher launched him into his goals by buying him his first set of business cards! Have you ever had someone in your life...

Do you want to learn how to release your weight and live a healthier lifestyle? This is the podcast for you! Today we have Mrs. Bridget Seccombe on the pod talking about all things health and cleaning up your GI Tract. Bridget goes into depth about how your health should be a top priority and how to keep yourself on track with it. Bridget is all about helping other people move them towards their h...

Are you devoted to celebrating the achievements of women and seeking gender equality? Look no further then, In this episode we go over National Women's Day and we have a quick celebration for Amy's birthday! Lori and Amy are both independent strong women, as you know. Let’s talk about the ways you can get empowered as a woman. Book reference - By Her Own Design : A Novel of Ann Lowe , Fashion Desi...