Bob Massi talks HOAs, take a tour of Lefty Rosenthal's home & show you a stunning property on the market.
Bob Massi covers timeshares and loan modifications. Also, David and Jackie Siegel have been building the largest home in America for years.
Bob Massi covers home staging, credit and a hot new condo building, Veer Towers, on the Las Vegas strip.
Loan Modification success story - Like many people across the country, Grady was hit hard by the financial crisis and saw the value of his house plummet. He ended up getting a loan modification but only after he was told by the bank to stop making payments and ruin his credit. We’ll hear what he had to go through before a mediation finally resulted in a great deal. Find out how Grady got the bank to lower his interest rate and knock $50,000 dollars off the loan. A Little White Wedding Chapel - What began as one tiny building on the Las Vegas strip has now turned into a historic landmark with 7 different wedding chapels that are home to hundreds of thousands of weddings. Owner Charlotte Richards takes us through The Little White Wedding Chapel and tell us the story of how her little one-room property grew into a million dollar business that now spans almost an entire city block. 1031 Exchanges - A little known provision in the tax code could save you thousands of dollars if you are exchanging one piece of property for another. Attorney Rex Reese takes us through how a 1031 exchange works and explains the tax benefits and potential pitfalls when buying and selling property.
Bob Massi shows a few downtown Las Vegas revitalization projects and visit a former Las Vegas municipal courthouse that has been transformed.
Bob Massi covers a zombie foreclosure story, crowdfunding and takes a look at two gorgeous homes on the market.
Ascaya -In 1989 a Hong Kong billionaire blasted away a Henderson mountaintop with plans for mansions overlooking the valley. He tabled the project after the economy collapsed, leaving dozens of cake-layered pads carved into the mountain without a single house. Now $200 million later he is finishing the job, and developers have started listing the lots for a minimum of $1 million each. Eco Friendly Homes - Blue Heron homes are built to be energy neutral – meaning they have zero heating, cooling or electric bills. Bob learns how these beautiful yet ecologically smart homes are built. We tour a completed home and one still under construction. Reverse Mortgages - Recently the federal government made some major changes to reverse mortgage rules. Bob meets two couples who successfully completed a reverse mortgages and explains the common misconceptions about this product aimed at older Americans with Josh Shein of Home Point Financial
Reflection Bay Golf Club in Vegas -- a course brought back to life after completely shutting down. Bob Massi gives tips on shortsales, foreclosures and mediations.
In 2008 Fox News’ own White House Correspondent Ed Henry and his wife went to a foreclosure auction and ended up with a condo just past the strip in downtown Las Vegas. Bob and Ed discuss the auction process and his condo which features spectacular views and beautiful amenities. One of the biggest symbols of Las Vegas’ resurgence is a massive construction project currently underway – the new MGM arena. This 375 million dollar arena is right on the strip with an expansive park and public plaza with the hopes of acquiring NHL expansion hockey team for Las Vegas. The project is already having a major impact-- starting with jobs and the local economy. Bob takes a tour through the most luxurious, unbelievable home that we have seen all season. This stunning property is just over 22 thousand square feet and has amazing features including a baseball field, basketball court, pool with diving platform, movie theater, arcade, guest quarters just to name a few. You truly must see it to believe it!
Tips for first time buyers, a story of bankruptcy and a preview of season two.
Bob Massi provides critical tips on avoiding scam artists with Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. We take a look at HOA foreclosures when Bob Massi meets Marshall, whose HOA is not trying to decide what to do about an abandoned home in their community. In the final segment, we meet Army Corporal Jesse Murphree, a real American hero who has been gifted a new mortgage-free home from the amazing folks at Building Homes For Heroes. The Massi Memo covers how to deal with scammers.
When we last met Westgate Resorts CEO David Siegel and his wife Jackie, they were building the largest home in America. Then personal tragedy struck-- their daughter Victoria died suddenly, completely changing the focus of their lives. We find out what their new mission is, and then Jackie returns to “The Queen of Versailles” house for the first time to show me around the still-unfinished mansion. If you've heard of "Safe Rooms" you probably think they are a luxury you can't afford or something you'd never use. Bob Massi has some surprising information on how you can keep your family protected from just about any hazard... for much less than you think. Beyond that, the end result will blend right into your home. Kristin Beall Young and Carl Ludeke of Charlie Johnson Builder Inc show us the construction of a Safe Room and the finished product.
Sinkholes can be catastrophic and fatal. Real estate attorney Tara Tedrow explains how to protect yourself, your property and your pocketbook from this hidden danger. Next, it was not just primary residences that got squeezed when the housing bubble popped. Many people lost their investment properties, and that includes rentals with tenants living inside. We meet a couple who learned the hard way what mortgage lenders care about, and Bob Massi tells us what we can do when the place we’re renting goes into foreclosure. In the final segment, Bob Massi goes behind the gates of the exclusive Isleworth Country Club community where Mark Hayes, President of Isleworth Realty and Stockworth Realty Group, gives a tour inside a breathtaking home now on the market with a unique history and loads of character.
Fires: Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz faced tragedy when his home was struck by lightning and burned to the ground last summer. Coach Holtz shares his amazing outlook on what happened what he has learned from it. We’ll walk through his destroyed home with a public insurance claims adjustor to discuss how you can protect property and your family in the event of a horrible tragedy like this. Wellington Aero Club: Ever wanted to live closer to an airport? What if your home WAS your airport? We’ll take you inside a home that is truly unique-- Wellington Aero Club is a private airpark community with custom built luxury homes for those who love to fly. The homes have their own taxi-ways, their private hangars, and the center of the community is a paved, lighted runway for use by the residents. We’ll go inside this one-of-a-kind community and aboard these private planes, helicopters… even a former military jet that one resident keeps in his garage. The Massi Memo: Tips on fire protection including taking a good look at your insurance policy and everything you need to do before disaster strikes.
Loan Modification / Mortgage Problems: Bob Massi meets a couple who were forced to file for bankruptcy after a medical issue in order to stop foreclosure on their home. Through a court ordered mediation, they were then able to get a loan modification and save their home. Massi takes us through the different types of bankruptcy and how they can help if done right. Transit Oriented Development: This new concept is changing how and where people live and is having a major impact across America, including Orlando, Florida. Massi visits Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, the editors of FORWARD Florida Magazine other experts to discuss Transit Oriented Development like SunRail in Orlando, Florida. Luxury Living: Bob Massi goes back inside the gates of prestigious Isleworth Country Club with Isleworth Realty President Mark Hayes to take a look at a sprawling Tuscan-inspired estate named La Bellezza Dorata, Italian for “The Golden Beauty.” The Massi Memo: Bob Massi explains the different types of bankruptcy (Chapter 7 & Chapter 13) plus how to get a loan modification.
Al Capone’s Mansion: -If these walls could talk... The former home of notorious gangster Al Capone, located on Palm Island in Miami Beach, Florida has been renovated and turned into an upscale venue for shooting films and videos. Bob Massi takes you inside 93 Palm to explore the unique and colorful history of the home. How to find your “Forever Home”: - Bob Massi introduces you to a couple who is moving up from their “starter home” to their “forever home”, and run down the tips for picking the right realtor, researching the area, checking your finances and most importantly... making sure you purchase your home the smart way. The 1 Billion Dollar Father/ Daughter Project: - Doral, Florida is a historically industrial area of Miami that has never been known for its trendy lifestyle or restaurants. But now a father and daughter team of developers (Codina Partners), are implementing a private $1 billion dollar plan to transform the area into a vibrant suburb by building an entire downtown for the city. The Massi Memo: -Tips for prospective home buyers searching for a “forever home”– how to work with a good broker and understand your finances.
Downtown Orlando: There is an Orlando, Florida that most people don't know about, and it's changing fast. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer explains how while people often think of Orlando related to tourism and theme parks, its dynamic downtown is undergoing a major transformation. We’ll take you inside the new vision for the downtown Orlando: the Church Street Station - Entertainment District and Creative Village. Citrus Bowl: When Florida Citrus Sports tore down and re-built 90% of the Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium, they knew that they couldn't ignore the surrounding community, which was mired in poverty. With the help of a group called LIFT Orlando, they are now overhauling the entire neighborhood to improve people's lives. “Camelia”: Stockworth Realty Group President Mark Hayes takes us on a tour through "Camelia," a unique and stunning estate with breathtaking views of Lake Bessie and the Isleworth Golf & Country Club's 7th hole in the distance. It sits on banks of Lake Bessie, a private lake in Windermere, Florida. The Massi Memo: Bob Massi digs into the #PropertyMan mailbag to answer viewer questions.
"Disaster Resisting”: Storms cause billions in damage and kill hundreds of people each year. There are very simple and cheap things that you can do to your home now that could mean the difference between minor damage and total destruction when a storm hits. Learn how to make your property “disaster resistant” and with the help of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, watch what can happen when you don't. Bob shares some potentially life-saving yet economical tips on how to ensure that your home does not become a statistic. Downtown Tampa Project: Jeff Vinik is owner of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning and a man with a vision. Vinik wasn’t satisfied just renovating his team’s Amelia Arena,so now he is spending $2 billion to completely transform the city around it. We’ll take you behind the scenes of their various projects and introduce you to the man who truly bought into Tampa, Florida. Veteran hoping for a Loan Modification: The Property Man received a letter from a veteran who returned from Afghanistan only to have trouble finding work. He’s fighting to get his bank to reduce his interest rate so he can keep save his home. Bob examines his situation to see if there is anything he can do to help. The Massi Memo: More tips on how to make your home disaster resistant. Plus, Bob will help viewers understand what lenders look for when evaluating their unique situation and determining who is eligible for refinancing.
Lake Nona: - Tavistock Group, a private company, is building an entire 11 square mile “city of the future” within the borders of Orlando, Florida. Tavistock is transforming 4,000 acres of previously untouched land in Lake Nona into homes, office and retail space, plus new schools, new hospitals, university campuses and public parks. Lake Nona will also be home to the newest Veterans Administration Hospital and United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official) National Headquarters. I’ll introduce you to the instrumental people behind the vision for Lake Nona and how it could end up impacting your neighborhood as well. HARP Loans: - In the Property Man Personal Story, Bob Massi meest a woman who thought her only options were to let her beautiful property go into foreclosure or do a short sale. But then she heard of the HARP Loan Program, which allowed her to successfully refinance and keep her home.
Unloading Timeshares: Many people have found that selling their timeshare is not easy, and there are a lot of scam artists out there. Bob Massi gives us tips on what to do with your timeshare once you no longer want to use it. Flippers & Crowdfunding: Bob introduces us to some house “flippers” and explains how the concept of crowdfunding is changing the game for people who fix and flip properties. Luxury Living, Italian style: Bob Massi takes us back to Florida’s exclusive Isleworth community from a peek inside a luxury mansion that makes you feel like you’re taking a trip to Italy. The Massi Memo: The question Bob gets the most via email is about how to get rid of unwanted timeshares. He gives additional tips on how to unload your timeshare without getting ripped off.
New Home Construction: - Nearly 700,000 new homes were built in America last year. Over the last 5 years, 3 million! New construction allows you to build the exact house you want-- but it can be daunting. With the help of Deanna Armel of Armel Real Estate, Bob Massi gives us tips on how to build a home from the ground up. He’ll take us step by step through the process and we’ll meet a real couple who built their ideal home. Divorce: - It's an issue thousands of people have to deal with and things can get very complicated when it comes to real estate, properties, and marriages that end. Bob received a letter from a man who went through a divorce; he refinanced using only his own info, but he cannot get his ex-wife’s name removed from the mortgage. Bob sits down with him and discuss his various options. Plus, several experts including divorce and real estate attorneys walk us through how couples can protect themselves and their property in the event of a divorce. Massi Memo: - Bob Massi shares additional information about navigating divorce when it comes to properties, mortgages, and assets.
The Secret History of Walt Disney World and Impact of Theme Parks on the Economy and the Housing Market: - Bob Massi explores the little-known story of Walt Disney’s secret land acquisition and growth of the Disney empire. Former Disney executives and historians show us how Orlando, Florida was hand-picked to be the home to Walt Disney World and the dramatic effect it is still having to this day on foreclosures and unemployment in central Florida. Building Homes For Heroes: - Building Homes For Heroes is an amazing charity that builds and gifts mortgage-free homes to severely injured soldiers. Bob got to tag along as they took a formerly foreclosed home that was donated by Chase, completely gutted it, and rebuilt it as a specially designed home for Army specialist Hugo Gonzales. Hugo suffered serious injuries from an ambush in Iraq and along with traumatic brain injury has been left blinded. Bob Massi was there about a month before construction was complete when Hugo, his wife and 3 beautiful daughters stepped inside the home for the first time. We're also there when the completed home is unveiled to the family for the first time. Hugo is a true #American hero whose spirit is contagious. PalmBeach, Luxury: - Bob takes us inside a $34 multi-million dollar mansion listed by The Corcoran Group in Palm Beach, Florida. Brokers Paulette Koch and Dana Koch, Corcoran Group Palm Beach Real Estate will show us how they are marketing this property... is unlike anything we’ve seen before. The Massi Memo: - Every week the Property Man receives many emails from viewers with their questions and property stories. This week on the Massi Memo, Bob answers viewer questions from the mailbag.
Squatters!: - The Property Man received an email from a woman named Mary about squatters occupying an abandoned home in her neighborhood. Bob Massi sits down with Mary to discuss her rights as resident in the neighborhood and what she can do moving forward. Squatters can be ruining your home's value without you even knowing about it. New Lending & Mortgage Rules: - This year there were major changes made to the lending laws in our country. Bob Massi interviews top mortgage lenders to discuss these changes and how they are impacting homeowners, and explains things like the difference between Fannie May vs Freddie Mac. Palm Beach Luxury to the Extreme: - With a price tag of $47 million dollars, this Palm Beach estate is the most expensive property we have seen to date. We’ll take you on a tour through this castle-like home located right on the Atlantic ocean. Plus, in The Massi Memo: - Many people do not understand the terms and rules of their mortgages. Bob goes further in-depth to explain the new rules and the changes to the lending laws that were implemented this year, and how it can affect your property.
Scams: How to Protect Yourself: -When the housing bubble burst and millions lost their homes, they were often taken advantage of, sometimes by the banks themselves. Sadly, many people still find themselves to be victims of scammers. Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi helps educate us on avoiding fraud and scams. Personal Story - HOA's and Foreclosure: -In Marshall’s neighborhood, there is a home that has been abandoned since 2010-- but the bank has yet to foreclose. The home is deteriorating and neighbors are concerned about its dangerous condition. Bob Massi tells Marshall and his neighbors how to deal with this problem property, and give the homeowner's association some options. Building Homes For Heroes: -A wounded American hero who has sacrificed so much for this country gets the welcome home he truly deserves. Bob Massi travels to Tampa, Florida to meet U.S. Army Corporal Jesse Murphree and attend the reveal of the new mortgage-free home gifted to Jesse by Building Homes For Heroes. The Massi Memo: -Critical tips and info about how not to get scammed, plus the HOA checklist you must have before signing anything.
Successfully using drones when selling real estate: With the help of the experts at Aerobo and Douglas Trudeau from Tierra Antigua Realty, Bob Massi gives us the dos and don'ts of using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and all the latest technology to really make your property shine. In the personal segment, Kent & Lisa have been struggling to save their home ever since the recession. They wrote to Bob Massi about confusing and intimidating threats that they were getting from their mortgage lender, month after month. We’ll join Bob as he walks through the steps to resolve their dilemma.
Building hidden passages and secret rooms into your house. We'll check out some amazing Secret Passages by Creative Home Engineering and let you know how to turn your home into something from the movies. Explore Arizona's Boulder House: Preston and Nancy Westmoreland, Realtors in Carefree, AZ take us inside an unbelievable home built within massive prehistoric boulders in Arizona's Sonoran Desert. Timeshares: For some people, hearing that conjures up images of blissful vacation. For others, high-pressure sales pitches and contracts that they can never escape from. Bob Massi sits down with a couple who wrote to him looking for help with a timeshare nightmare. Bob also covers what YOU need to watch out for when thinking about purchasing a timeshare.
On this episode,, we learn how sites like Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO (Vacation Rentals By Owner) are changing the way people vacation and live. Technology is changing how people travel and even how we buy properties. Bob Massi covers what we need to know about how to make the most of these new ways to vacation and rent our homes -- plus what to watch out for. With help from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Bob Massi takes us inside the legendary architect's groundbreaking winter home and the home of The Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture at Taliesin West in Scottsdale, AZ. "Short Sales" can be a great way to snatch up properties at below-market cost but they can also turn into never-ending nightmares. Bob Massi sits down with a couple who has been going through a years-long battle to purchase a home-- from a buyer who is eager to sell. "The Massi Memo" takes on short sales.
This episode brings adventure Bob Massi won't soon forget, as Preston and Nancy Westmoreland, Realtors in Carefree, AZ take him on a wild ride up the side of a mountain to a property with an old abandoned gold mine buried underneath. We’ve seen some unique properties on this program, but nothing quite like this one. If you’re feeling adventurous (and have a couple extra million dollars handy), you can buy a piece of history. Buried under these mountains north of Scottsdale, Arizona is what could be YOUR very own gold mine. Remodeling your home can either add tremendous value or turn into a majorly expensive headache. It’s critical to do it right. Bob Massi asked Mike Christensen at Peak One Builders & Restoration - a veteran-owned and operated general contracting company - to help show us what to watch out for.
Bob Massi sits down with a woman scammed into giving away her home! It's more common than you think. Bob will try to help her out and tell you what to watch out for so it doesn't happen to you. A new life for a historic Phoenix, Arizona landmark. Fans of the Alfred Hitchcock movie “Psycho” may remember this legendary building, and now - more than 100 years after it was first built as the Jefferson Hotel - The Barrister Place Building is being reborn. Updates on people we have met before and their stories related to "zombie foreclosures", HOA's, and divorce.
Would you want to live inside a shipping container? Well, one project in Arizona is turning actual shipping containers into luxury apartments and people love living inside them. The Property Man heads to Phoenix, Arizona to check out "Containers On Grand" by STARKJAMES, LLC. Landscaping. If you own property, at some point you're probably going to have to deal with it. So how can you keep that "curb appeal" and make your home beautiful but still do it in a responsible way that won't break your budget? Bob Massi asked Mike from Sustainscape, INC. to show us how. There is a coming crisis and it's something you probably don't think much about: Water. The water crisis will be changing how you live, whether you know it yet or not.
Bob Massi takes us inside the world of tiny houses. There are some things you REALLY need to know before moving into your little castle. Insane backyard pools. You may have seen a nice pool in someone's backyard before but nothing like what the folks at Red Rock Contractors and Red Rock Pools & Spas construct. This isn't a resort hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada - it's somebody's house! Also, what you need to know BEFORE you build a pool or purchase a property with a backyard pool.
Rent or Buy - What is right for you? The Property Man will walks us through it and break down what we need to know before deciding whether to rent or buy a property. It's been called an "oasis in the desert", and Bob Massi takes us inside this stunning luxury home, with the help of Andrew Beardsley of Silverleaf Realty. There can never be enough good things said about the amazing people at Building Homes For Heroes. They build and gift mortgage-free homes to injured vets and, on this episode, one very deserving woman gets a special surprise.
This episode tackles the sometimes-contentious issue of dealing with Homeowner's Associations (HOA's). For help with this topic, Bob Massi turned to HOA expert Jill Schweitzer -- a realtor who for years has been helping people navigate the often tricky and frustrating world of HOA's. Sadly, not long after Jill's interview taped (but prior to the program airing), she suffered a medical emergency and died. The Property Man decided to air the show in its entirety -- so that Jill's extremely helpful advice about HOAs can continue to help many more people, even though she has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jill's family and friends. Realtor Lisa Westcott-Wadey Realtor, AZ takes us inside this beautiful Mediterranean estate hidden away in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
There's a little known way that you can save thousands of dollars when selling your home: Flat Rate Listings. On this episode of The Property Man, Realtor Erin J. O'Connor PLLC will walk Bob Massi through flatratelisting.com, explain why it could be changing the game in real estate, and why some other realtors don't want you to know about it. There are some luxury properties that just soak up the essence of their surroundings, and Bob Massi takes us inside a truly amazing property with the help of Dave Pattison of Luxury Real Estate and Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates. Just north of Scottsdale, Arizona is the famous Pinnacle Peak (Arizona); that's where they found “Lost Canyon.” It is full of all sorts of hidden surprises. Also, The Property Man takes us inside the Wrigley Mansion in Phoenix, Arizona. We take a tour of the home gum built -- one of the various mansions constructed by Wrigley Company founder William Wrigley Jr.
On this episode, The Property Man found a house that's a cowboy's dream in Cave Creek, Arizona, with its own horse stables and corral. But it's what's buried out back that REALLY make this place special. Bob Massi takes us underground with the help of Lori Cedarstrom of The Cedarstrom Group at Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Every day in America nearly 11,000 people turn 65 and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. The last “baby boomer” will reach 65 in the year 2029. That means we’re all going to have to think about retirement—sooner than you might think. On this episode, The Property Man gets some great tips from Realtor Warren Neal of RE/MAX Excalibur on how to plan your retirement property. Bob Massi let you know what you need to think about BEFORE retirement. The Property Man also takes desert living to the next level and goes inside "The Scorpion House" in the Arizona desert. Realtor Jay Pennypacker of the Luxury Property Group - Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty takes Bob Massi inside this one-of-a kind property designed by Jones Studio.
Single working mom, Lori, living in Arizona purchased an investment home in 2006; the value of the house dropped more than 30% by 2009. She was able to get a loan modification but by 2013 she was still under-water. Through hard work an tenacity, Lori was able to get two loan modifications including a principal reduction. She is now back above water but unable to afford the renovations needed to turn a profit on a sale. Lori wrote to Bob Massi for advise on offering the project to an investor who could finance the renovations. Bob breaks down her options. Millennials are the first generation to enter the work force after the financial crisis of 2009. Bob Massi hits the campus of Arizona State University to see if property issues are even on the radar of todays college students. Bob Lomax of Mirabel Properties takes Bob Massi on a tour of a modern golf course home designed by architect Bing Hu. Hu studied architecture at the The Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture at Taliesin West in Scottsdale, AZ. This stunning home is located in the Mirabel Community in north Scottsdale. The “Massi Memo” covers under-water home owners whose loans are not serviced by Fannie or Freddie and, as a result, do not qualify for H.A.R.P. refinancing. Bob breaks down the requirements for qualifying for H.A.R.P. and H.A.R.P. 2.