LivXplore - Real Estate & Lifestyle

Best Practices When Investing In Real Estate

In this episode, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass of LivXplore - Real Estate & Lifestyle touch on the best practices when investing in real estate. As we start off 2023 we thought it would be a great time to provide a list of things to consider that may help your real estate investments be more profitable and help your life be less stressful. Tune in to learn about setting up a trust, adding family to title, the 1031 exchange process, and utilizing equity lines strategically. Creating a diversified investment portfolio, including making strategic acquisitions, can be somewhat of a complex process on your own, however with a great team of professionals around you it will make far more sense. Reach out to Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass to put together a team to support and advise you through the best real estate investment practices.Be sure to hit "Like" and "Subscribe," for future episodes!

Investing In Private Money Lending

In this episode, Jeff Mayne of Sonoma Equity Lending joins Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass of LivXplore - Real Estate & Lifestyle to talk about investing in private money loans. By investing in private money loans, you can earn greater returns than the stock market, and generate monthly income with a lower risk. Tune in to learn how to get started with investing in deeds of trust, the different vehicles you can use to invest, and what to expect during the process. Be sure to hit "Like" and "Subscribe" for future episodes!

Your New Neighbor Is Wall Street

In this episode, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass of LivXplore - Real Estate & Lifestyle touch further on the topic of Corporate America investing in residential real estate. Countless firms are jumping at the opportunity to own a larger stake in residential real estate, and big players such as JP Morgan are already showing their multi-million and billion dollar portfolios’ ability to make this a reality. Inventory continues to remain at an all-time low, aiding Wall Street in their takeover. With every new housing development that is squandered, the inventory issue worsens. You may think this isn’t happening around you, but it doesn’t take long to find a corporate buyer that is buying around you. Metropolitan areas are seeing nearly one in four homes being owned by Corporate America. Your neighbor is eventually going to be a Wall Street backed company if this issue isn’t addressed. Tune in to hear more about what is going to happen to your neighborhood.Be sure to hit "Like" and "Subscribe," for future episodes!

How To Explore, Share, & Support Your Community

In this episode, Isaiah Chass of LivXplore - Real Estate and Lifestyle is joined by Jeff Mayne of Sonoma Connect. The Sonoma Connect mobile app is more than just supporting our beloved locally owned businesses. It's about our entire community and the local residents that make the entire Sonoma Valley area a special place to live and work every day! All the upcoming local events, venues, news, weather, school alerts, and local push notification messages will keep you fully informed about everything going on in the Sonoma Valley area. All in one, easy to use mobile app on your phone at no cost to download. Within the app, you can even favorite your preferred businesses, including LivXplore - Real Estate & Lifestyle. Listen in to hear about what Sonoma Connect has to offer, and how it is used within the community.Be sure to hit "Like" and "Subscribe," for future episodes!

An Introduction To Private Money Lending

In this episode, Sean Payne, Founder and Principal of LivXplore - Real Estate & Lifestyle along with Jeff Mayne of Sonoma Equity Lending talk about the benefits of using private money and the many different ways it can be used within real estate transactions. From remodeling a home to get the highest value possible, to using private money as a bridge loan when acquiring a property, the possibilities are endless. Tune in to learn more about how you can make money with very little of your own money. Be sure to hit "Like" and "Subscribe" for future episodes!

A Guide To Natural Hazard Disclosures

Is your home going to burn down? Will an earthquake knock it over? Where is the closest fault line? If it ever rains again will your home flood? What type of insurance is required for coverage? While no one can give you 100% assurance that a natural disaster won't affect your property, a Natural Hazards Report from an established, reputable company is where you should start your research. What does an NHD report show and what specifically should you pay attention to? These are all questions that will be answered on this episode of the LivXplore Podcast. In this episode, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass of LivXplore - Real Estate and Lifestyle are joined by Britt Esser from MyNHD to discuss Natural Hazard Disclosures and their importance in real estate.Be sure to hit "Like" and "Subscribe," for future episodes!

History Is Repeating Itself In The Real Estate Industry

In this episode, Isaiah Chass and Sean Payne of LivXplore - Real Estate and Lifestyle discuss how history is repeating itself in the real estate industry. What do we mean by this? In recent weeks, messaging around the current housing market has moved closer and closer to what was being said during the last market downturn. Bad advice is being given, and more and more people are looking to real estate advisors for advice and knowledge about what is happening in the real estate market, and even more so what is going to happen in the coming months and years. Now is the time to get advice from knowledgeable sources, especially those that have either directly or vicariously experienced previous market downturns. Tune in to hear what we have to say about this important topic.Be sure to hit "Like" and "Subscribe," for future episodes!

Paul Fordham, Co-CEO of Homeward Bound of Marin, discusses their unique approach to homelessness and getting people back on their feet

In this episode of the LivXplore Podcast, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass welcome Paul Fordham, Co-CEO of Homeward Bound of Marin. Paul accepted a position as co-leader of Homeward Bound in 2022 after serving as the agency’s deputy director since 2010. He also served six previous years as Development Director, helping launch new fundraising strategies and build the agency’s social enterprises. Homeward Bound of Marin operates the only emergency shelter for homeless families in Marin County, which is the entry point for our Family Services Program. Homeward Bound of Marin has been recognized with numerous awards for their community leadership and innovative programs that help homeless families and individuals in Marin County. Tune in to learn more about Homeward Bound of Marin’s mission and their incredible programs, including Wagster Dog Treats.Be sure to hit "Like" and "Subscribe," for future episodes!

The Mortgage Market of 2022 and Into 2023. How to Get a Low Interest Rate on Your Mortgage and Buy a Home

What's going on in the mortgage market? Not a whole lot with rates at 7%+! But banks need to make money and are already getting creative with financing, offering 2-1 buydowns and 7 and 10 year adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs). We will explain in basic, easy to understand terms, exactly what these loan products are, the benefits to using them and how these are completely different products that caused the last foreclosure crisis. Prices of homes have dropped (in certain cases) or will drop in the near future and if you have been thinking about buying a home, opportunities may exist. In this podcast, Sean Payne and Isaiah Chass welcome Stuart Broughton of Supreme Mortgage Lending with 24 years of experience in the mortgage industry to help us navigate the mortgage market. Hit "Like" and "Subscribe" so you don't miss any future episodes.

Sea Ranch: A Modern Utopia

In this episode, Isaiah Chass and Sean Payne of LivXplore - Real Estate and Lifestyle discuss the unique community of Sea Ranch, located on the coast of Northern California. Tune in to hear about what Sea Ranch has to offer, what the current real estate market looks like, and our predictions for the Sea Ranch market moving forward. After hearing this episode, we hope that you will look into exploring Sea Ranch if you have not already done so.Be sure to hit "Like" and "Subscribe," for future episodes!