On Monday November 29, 2010 , Louis Cammarosano, General Manager of HomeGain, was a  guest on the Real Estate Radio show on The Big Talker 1580 AM, hosted by Ryan Sloper.

Listen to highlights of the show!

Introduction (1:11)

Ryan and Louis discuss home prices, home affordability, the desirability of home ownership and whether a home is an asset and whether home purchasers are “investors” or merely “home owners” (3:18)

Louis and Ryan discuss whether it’s a good time to buy a home, whether the U.S. economy should be driven by the housing market, whether the increase in consumer spending bodes well for the housing market and whether a home is a consumer item (3:00)

Ryan and Louis discuss foreclosuregate and its potential impact on the housing market, what government does to influence the housing market, the value of a good real estate agent who won’t necessarily tell you “now is the best time to buy a home” (6:06)

Louis and Ryan discuss why interest rates in the U.S. are heading higher, why QE2 is “kicking the can down the road” and why spending cuts may not be inevitable (2:06)

Louis and Ryan discuss the future of the mortgage interest rate deduction as a deficit reduction solution and the potential impact of rising property taxes and debate whether taxes need to be raised (5:23)

Ryan and Louis discuss QE2, the high levels of U.S. Debt, the direction of interest rates, the value of the U.S. dollar, the impact of the job market and income levels on home prices and other factors impacting home prices and the negative impact that foreclosures may have had on the psychology of younger potential home buyers  (7:56)

Ryan and Louis discuss the relationship of income levels  to home prices and why all real estate markets are local (0:44)

Louis discusses the impact of foreclosures, foreclosure gate and shadow inventory on the banks, the economy and the real estate market (2:27)

Louis discusses the tools that are available on HomeGain.com to home buyers and sellers looking for real estate information (4:35)

Ryan and Louis wrap up the show (0:47)

Real estate radio interviews also available on Youtube

About the Real Estate Radio Network

The Real Estate Radio Network^® is a nationwide alliance of real estate related professionals with a common objective: delivering the timely truth about local Real Estate Markets over local radio stations.

The Real Estate Radio Network brings hard-working and ethical professionals in a community together.  We provide the media and forum necessary for Consumers to learn the truth about important aspects of their financial life, which is mostly centered around their biggest investment, the home they live in.  The Real Estate Radio Network® brings each radio program to the audience with a “live and local” show hosted by well-respected members in the local Real Estate and Financial community.

About Ryan Sloper

As a highly motivated mortgage consultant, with more than nine years of mortgage lending experience, Ryan Sloper has acquired a solid understanding of the local and national real estate markets. Ryan has been investing in residential and commercial real estate for the last 5 years, where he has first hand knowledge of what it takes to be a successful real estate investor. Ryan also hosts a weekly radio show, Real Estate Radio, which airs every Monday on 1580 AM in the Washington, DC Metro Area. Real Estate Radio also streams live nationally @ http://whfs.cbslocal.com/shows/real-estate-radio-with-ryan-sloper/

Louis Cammarosano

HomeGain offers rebate for buying or selling a home with a HomeGain referred agent through its Find a REALTOR® program

Today we announced our latest promotion for home buyers and sellers, the HOMEGAIN150 promotion. Eligible home buyers and sellers can qualify for a rebate of up to $150 when they register on HomeGain and use a HomeGain referred agent to complete a real estate transaction by September 30, 2011.

Registration for this promotion must take place between November 11, 2010 and June 30, 2011.

Read the full details, including terms and conditions, here.

HomeGain recently launched a new promotion – HomeGain150.

Consumers can get $150 back from HomeGain when they complete a real estate transaction with a HomeGain agent that they find though our Find a Realtor program.

Here is the link to get started.

Fell free to forward it to friends and family who may be contemplating a home sale or purchase.

Set forth below is the offer:

Share the HomeGain150 Coupon Code with your friends:

Terms and Conditions:

$150 HomeGain Coupon

Receive up to $150 from HomeGain if you register and use a Real Estate agent referred by HomeGain for your sale or purchase of a home

1. You must register with HomeGain to request a HomeGain referred real estate agent and during registration enter the required promotion code between November 11, 2010 and June 30, 2011.
2. HomeGain must receive written confirmation, including a HUD1 form, from the HomeGain-referred agent that you have purchased or sold a home on or before September 30, 2011; and
3. Home purchase or sale transaction must close on or before September 30, 2011.
4. HomeGain will pay all eligible recipients within 30 days of HomeGain’s receipt of all supporting documentation. Payment may be made via PayPal and may require you to have a PayPal account for payment.
5. Offer is void where prohibited and all entries must be received prior to June 30, 2011. This offer may be terminated prior to June 30, 2011 however, all entries received prior to termination that are eligible for the promotional payment will be honored on entrant’s submission of all supporting documentation.
6. All entries must be received via the www.homegain.com website and are subject to verification.
7. To enter this promotion you must consent to receive email from HomeGain about this promotion and other HomeGain services.
8. Promotional payment from HomeGain as a result of this promotion is based on the value of the home sold. If the value of the home sold is less than $75,000 you are not eligible for a promotional payment pursuant to this offer. If the value of the home sold is between $75,000 and $149,999, you are eligible for a promotional payment of $75.00 pursuant to this offer. If the value of the home bought or sold is $150,000 or more, you are eligible for a promotional payment of $150.00 pursuant to this offer.
9. Individuals who have previously registered with HomeGain for the purchase or sale of property are not eligible.
10. Unfortunately state laws require that HomeGain users from the following states or properties sold in the following states are not eligible to participate in this promotion: AK, AL, IA, KS, LA, MO, MS, MT, OK, OR, TN and NJ (NJ sellers are prohibited but NJ buyers are eligible).

Real estate agents looking to showcase home listings can sign up for HomeGain-branded single property websites, powered by AgencyLogic

Today we announced the launch of HomeGain Single Property Websites in partnership with AgencyLogic. Read full press release.

The HomeGain Single Property Websites enable real estate agents and brokers to showcase a single home listing to potential buyers and sellers.

Free to use in a listing presentation, each single property website includes:

• A custom domain name
• Ability to add videos and unlimited photos
• Syndication to the major search engines
• Sharing on social sites like Facebook and Twitter
• And more

“These single property websites are an excellent marketing tool for Realtors® to help sell their clients’ homes,” commented Louis Cammarosano, General Manager of HomeGain.

“Single property websites are a perfect addition to the existing HomeGain product line and compliment the many other ways the company helps Realtors,” said Stephen Fells, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of AgencyLogic.

Get pricing and learn more about HomeGain Single Property Websites or call (866) 512-7913.

Join us welcoming our next Guest Blogger, Anna Platz, to the HomeGain Blog.

Anna is a real estate and home finance marketing expert who has years of experience in mortgage and in helping real estate professionals promote themselves and their services through online marketing.

She is a regular blogger on real estate and mortgage industry blog WannaNetwork.com along with fellow HomeGain guest bloggers Tony Sena, Alex Cortez, Wayne Long and Marc Rasmussen.

We look forward to Anna’s future posts about home finance and tips for Realtors for marketing themselves to their clients!

Congratulations to our first 5 real estate agent winners from the Agent Appreciation 2010!

Week 1 Winners (Guess how many Maxes are in the jar?):

Correct answer: 32

Out of 100+ guesses, only 5 people guessed the correct number.

1. Larry W. of Century 21 Sunbelt ($50 Amazon.com gift card winner)
2. Brandon S. of Re/Max Suburban (Max bobblehead winner)
3. Mike A. of Restaino and Associates (Max winner)
4. Amy W.  (Max winner)
5. Steven R. of Better Homes Realty (Max winner)

View Week 2 Competition: Metaphor Madness or refer to the email we sent you with the link to the main Agent Appreciation Campaign page. We’ll announce the next 5 winners next Monday!