PODCAST · education
FYI with JVP🎙🏠
by John V. Pinto, Realtor
John V. Pinto, Realtor waxes poetic on real estate, storytelling, fine living, cooking, and life in the San Francisco Bay Area. https://anchor.fm/john-pinto2/message
Episodes
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Homeguard Home Warranty Gas Generator coverage during Public Safety Power Shutoff
Homeguard home warranty and John V Pinto, Realtor discuss the potential for PG&E implementing a public safety power shut off during times of high fire, danger and homeowner coverage for purchasing a gas generator.
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C.A.R. Member Benefit Transaction Rescue, & 1/2024 Real Estate Financing Update JVP & Abel Fregoso
Transaction Rescue service is a free benefit for members of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) that helps them with any mortgage-related issues or questions that may arise in their real estate transactions¹. The service provides one-on-one assistance from a lender liaison who can…
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Real Estate Escrow & Title Standards of Practice in the San Francisco Bay Area
John V Pinto, 50 year California Realtor, talks title, and escrow with Sal Covarrubias, San Francisco Bay Area sales manager for First American Title Company. Having a frictionless sign off experience for buyers and sellers when they’re closing escrow is the common goal between realtors, lenders,...
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Precautions when traveling during the COVID 19 pandemic (S8 E5)
Realtor John V. Pinto talks with Noemi Mauricio, Clinical Community Educator for Adventist Health about Precautions to take when traveling during the COVID 19 pandemic. Noemi articulates how to stay safe while traveling, depending on your vaccination status, your mode of transportation, etc. For...
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Pandemic of the unvaccinated! (S8 E4)
Realtor John V. Pinto talks with Noemi Mauricio, Clinical Community Educator for Adventist Health about the Pandemic of the Unvaccinated. Noemi amplifies the messaging coming from the CDC. For more information in Napa County, go to: https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/. In other locations, please…
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Updated COVID 19 protocols (S8 E3)
Realtor John V. Pinto talks with Noemi Mauricio, Clinical Community Educator for Adventist Health. Noemi advises us to be hyper-vigilant, NOT relaxed, about maintaining COVID 19 protocols. For more information in Napa County, go to: https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/. In other locations, please…
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COVID-19 "Breakthrough Infections (S8 E2)
Realtor John V. Pinto talks with Noemi Mauricio, Clinical Community Educator for Adventist Health about COVID-19 "Breakthrough" Infections. How likely is it for you to get infected if you've gotten vaccinated? Noemi tells us about the different efficacy rates for each vaccine. For more…
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Sommelier Kara Joseph takes a bite out of the Wine Scene in The Big Apple. (S7 E8)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Sommelier Kara Joseph discuss the exciting and educational experience of her foray into the New York City Wine World. If you want to order Kara’s book "If Wine Could Talk", go to Joseph, Kara: 9781950906949 on Amazon.com: Books, or try Target or Bares & Noble. You can...
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COVID-19 "booster" shots and "3rd dose" vaccination shots (S8 E1)
Realtor John V. Pinto talks with Noemi Mauricio, Clinical Community Educator for Adventist Health about COVID-19 "booster" shots and "3rd dose" vaccination shots - the Who, When and Where. for more information in Napa County, go to: https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/. In other locations, please…
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Sommelier Kara Joseph goes from Gators to Grapes (S7 E6)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Sommelier Kara Joseph discuss her studies in Marketing, Mass Communications and theater at the University of Florida, and how that curricula helped prepare her for a career in Wine Education. If you want to order Kara’s book "If Wine Could Talk", go to Joseph, Kara:...
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Kara Joseph moves to Napa! (S7 E5)
Realtor John V. Pinto talks to Sommelier Kara Joseph about manifesting her ideal life, living amongst the vineyards and securing employment in an iconic Rutherford, California chateaux. If you want to order Kara’s book "If Wine Could Talk", go to Joseph, Kara: 9781950906949 on Amazon.com: Books…
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Wine & Wit: A winning Connector Combination (S7 E4)
John V. Pinto & Sommelier Kara Joseph discuss the social aspects of Wine, and how that dynamic escalates as solo tasters go from having a glass, to a shared bottle with a friend, to vertical group tastings, and from 750 ml to the excitement of galvanizing larger gatherings with magnums+. If you...
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Winemaker Namedropping: “Som” of Kara Joseph’s favorites (S7 E3)
John V. Pinto & Sommelier Kara Joseph go down her Winemaker Memory Lane. If you want to order Kara’s book "If Wine Could Talk", go to Joseph, Kara: 9781950906949 on Amazon.com: Books, or try Target or Bares & Noble. You can reach Kara at https://www.facebook.com/karatalkstowine or on any social...
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Wine Wanderlust: Kara Joseph visits famous vineyards around the globe (S7 E2)
John V. Pinto and Kara Joseph discuss some of her favorite vineyards in France, Italy, Spain and the USA. If you want to order Kara’s book "If Wine Could Talk", go to Amazon.com/books Joseph, Kara: 9781950906949. And you can reach Kara at https://www.facebook.com/KaraTalksToWine or on any social...
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The Power of Intention: Kara Joseph’s decision to obtain the Sommelier Certification (S7 E1)
John V. Pinto & Kara discuss the Sommelier Certification, & words to the wise who want to pursue this course of study. If you want to order Kara’s book "If Wine Could Talk", go to Joseph, Kara: 9781950906949 on Amazon.com: Books. You can reach Kara at https://www.facebook.com/karatalkstowine or…
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A path to USA Homeownership for Afghan refugees. (S5 E30)
Realtor John V. Pinto & Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Mortgage discuss financing tools and how past refugees have paved the way for Afghan refugees to achieve the American Dream of Home Ownership. Voice Message us any questions right inside this podcast.
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How To Use a FNMA "Homestyle" Loan to finance the construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). (S5 E29)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Financial Services talk about How To Use a FNMA "Homestyle" Loan to finance the construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or Jr.ADU.
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How To Use an FHA 203k loan to Finance the Construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). (S5 E28)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Financial Services talk about How To Use an FHA 203k loan to Finance the Construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or a Jr.ADU.
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How To Use a Cash-out Refi to finance the construction of an Accessory Delling Unit (ADU). (S5 E27)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Financial Services talk about how to use a cash-out refi to finance the construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit(ADU) or a Jr.ADU.
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How to Use a HELOC to finance the construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). (S5 E26)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Financial Services talk about using a HELOC to finance the construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or Jr.ADU.
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How To Use an Home Equity Loan to Finance the Construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) (S5 E25)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Financial Services talk about How To use a Home Equity Loan to finance the construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or a Jr.ADU.
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Mortgage Insurance - what are its benefits, options and costs? (S5 E24)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Financial Services talk about Mortgage Insurance - its benefits, options & costs. When should you avoid it and when should you embrace it?
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Home Loan Costs, or, What Do You Mean I have to Come Up With More Than a Down-Payment??? (S5 E23)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Financial Services explain what "closing costs" are; the two categories of Recurring and Non-Recurring Closing Costs; and why it's important to see a Net Sheet to determine how much money you'll need to come up with to close...
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Mortgage Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval: What’s the difference?(S5 E22)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Financial Services talk about the difference between a Loan Pre-Qualification vs. a Loan Pre-Approval.
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Qualifying for a Home Loan under Post Covid Guidelines (S5 E21)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Financial Services talks about new changes to the home loan qualifying process under post-COVID-19 guidelines.
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Credit Tips - DOs and DON'Ts (S5 E20)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Financial Services discuss Credit Tips when applying for a home loan. What are the DOs & DON'Ts?
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Francesco Pinto: John & Joseph Pinto reminisce about their Dad.
Frank Pinto was born 4/21/1921 & prevailed over Mussolini, The Fascists, Hitler, 2 Nazi Slave Labor Camps, & being on the wrong end of The Mafia Labor Rackets run by Albert & Anthony Anastasia & their murderous crews. Tune-in & listen to John & Joe go down Memory Lane, Red Hook, Brooklyn, talking...
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A winning homebuyer strategy: Focusing on Shopworn or "Coming Soon" listings.(S5 E19)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Abel Fregoso, Senior Loan Officer at Homebridge Financial Services, discuss a topic that's extremely important right now - Appraisal Issues. They describe how to anticipate them, avoid them when possible and deal with them when you can't.
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How debt ratios impact your maximum loan amount. (S5 E18)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Abel Fregoso, Senior Loan Officer at Homebridge Financial Services, explain what "debt ratios" are and how they impact your maximum loan amount.
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What does "proof" of funds and "seasoning" of down payment mean? (S5 E17)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Abel Fregoso, Senior Loan Officer at Homebridge Financial Services, discuss what used to be known as "Verification of Deposit & Proof of Funds". What are "seasoned funds"? How are bank account, stock and IRA/401K statements looked at by a lender?
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Who can "gift" you a down payment, and how are those gift down payment funds verified? (S5 E16)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Abel Fregoso, Senior Loan Officer at Homebridge Financial Services, talk about the ins & outs of having a blood relative assisting in your purchase of a home. They can give a "gift" of some, and in some cases, all, of the down payment you need. Find out what kind of...
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How credit scores determine your qualification and interest rates. (S5 E15)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Abel Fregoso, Senior Loan Officer at Homebridge Financial Services explain how credit scores determine your qualification for a loan and what the interest rate will be.
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Pros and cons of choosing 30-year vs 15-year amortization schedules for Home Loans (S5 E13)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Lending discuss the real-world benefits and detriments of 30 year vs 15 year mortgages. What are the factors that determine the best decision for your situation? How do the interest rate, monthly payment, amount of interest...
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Financing Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) & Jr Accessory Dwelling Unit (Jr. ADU) construction (S5 E14)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Lending discuss why you should consider building an ADU (or Jr ADU) and obstacles you may face when seeking financing.
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FNMA Homestyle Conventional Renovation Loans (S5 E12)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Lending discuss the benefits of combining your home purchase financing with a renovation loan, when you require a higher loan amount than FHA allows and have a larger down payment.
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FHA 203K Purchase Money + Renovation Loans (S5 E11)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Senior Loan Officer and Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Lending discuss the benefits of combining your home purchase financing with a renovation loan.
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Understanding the Pros & Cons of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (S5 E10)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Lending discuss when it's beneficial to opt for an ARMs (Adjustable Rate Mortgages), potential savings in payments and interest rates, and understanding how future rates are tied to Loan Indices & Margins.
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Mortgage Loans for Investors in 1 to 4 units. (S5 E9)
Realtor John V. Pinto & Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso talk about what Loan Products are available for Investors in 1 to 4 units. Learn how the location of the property & it's Sales Price will affect Loan Limits, Required Down-payment and Qualifying Debt Ratios.
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What are "Points" & How Do They Affect My Interest Rate? (S5 E8)
Realtor John V. Pinto & Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Lending explain how you can adjust the interest rate on your home loan by increasing or decreasing the "points". How one factor in your decision should be the answer to the question "How long do I anticipate owning this...
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Using Jumbo loans to finance homes in high cost areas. (S5 E7)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Lending explain the difference between "Conventional", "Jumbo" and "Super Jumbo" Home Loans.
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All About VA Home Loans (S5 E6)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Lending tell you everything you want to know about VA Home Loans.
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Finding the Right Voice Talent (S6 E5)
John V. Pinto & Voice Artist Suzanne Davison discuss being mindful of the demographics that you are pursuing & establishing corresponding criteria for choosing a Professional Voice Artist to convey that messaging.
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Real Estate Results - Niche Loan Products (S5 E5)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Lending talk about Niche Loan Products for Buyers of 1 to 4 units. These loans are particularly helpful for entrepreneurs, salespeople and people that own their own businesses.
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When is it appropriate to sound like an announcer, or use a more conversational approach? (S6 E4)
John V. Pinto talks to Voice Artist Suzanne Davison about the more accessible and friendly approach to conversational voice-over, versus the Direct Response effectiveness of an announcer’s sound.
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How to effectively educate your customers with voiceovers & eLearning (S6 E3)
John V. Pinto and Voice Artist Suzanne Davison discuss how to streamline your presentations and sales pipeline through effective use of voice-overs and e-Learning.
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Effective Voice Warm-up & Breath Control Techniques; a conversation with Voice Artist Suzanne Davison. (S6 E2)
Suzanne advises Voice-over Artists, Video-bloggers, Pod-casters, Public Speakers, Content Creators, etc., about proper warm-up and breath control techniques that will have you sounding your best.
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What is Professional Voiceover? A conversation with Voice Artist Suzanne Davison. (S6 E1)
Whether you are an aspiring Voice Artist, looking to promote your business, or want to add production value to your media, Suzanne imparts how you can up your game by incorporating professional Voice-over.
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FHA Financing for SFRs; Getting Real Estate Results for 1st Time Homebuyers (S5 E4)
Realtor John V. Pinto and Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Lending talk about FHA Financing for SFRs (Single Family Residences).
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FHA Financing for 2 to 4 units (S5 E3)
Realtor John V. Pinto & Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Lending talk about FHA (Federal Housing Authority) financing for 2 to 4 units, & how to use it to amass a real estate portfolio.
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Down-Payment Assistance Programs-Getting Real Estate Results for 1st Time Homebuyers- (S5 E2)
Realtor John V. Pinto & Senior Loan Officer Abel Fregoso of Homebridge Lending talk about the many Down-Payment Assistance Programs that would benefit potential Home Buyers (and their agents).
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