I'm not putting any flashy pictures or exotic text in this post I just want to point something out. I saw a news broadcast recently that focused on the lack of ethics within the "mortgage broker" community. the entire hour long broadcast talked about the economic turmoil that we are in and blamed mortgage brokers.

The people (so called analysts) on the screen... Read More

I am in a unique position as a Mortgage Professional. I have the privelage of preview hundreds of pieces of property just as or before they go on the market. One in particular property caught my eye recently as I was perusing the listings of one of my partners listings. John Murphy of http://www.northcountryrealty.com/ has listed a fantastic 4-plex that used to be an art... Read More

Regarding their recent decision to purchase Countrywide, America's largest home lender.

There has been much speculation on the topic for good reason. Countywide is a very large financial insitution. If it were to collapse it would be a large chunk of the economy down with it. More than 7% of Cw's Loans are in default.

Personally, I am satisfied with the arrangement. Not only... Read More

There is a lot that can be said about a good referral. Personally I think that business by way of referral is the only way to go. If my car is broken down I ask my friends who they take their car to. This gives me a good idea of whether or not I am dealing with a reputable professional.

This is true with just about anything that you can think of and especially in the Real... Read More

I'm Psyched! I just got another Real Estate Firm on board to do a portion of their marketing with me. I guess that it's not a hard sale to get a Realtor to work with me on this project because I am giving hard hitting marketing away for free. Free and I know first hand that many people, especially business people run the other way when they hear that something is... Read More

I recently visited my mother at her camp in Churubusco, NY and since I was so close to one of my Realtor partner's listings... Read More

And what I mean by that is that FHA is not some kind of a spectacular loan program. It is very useful in certain situations, but most often the best way to go is conventional if you qualify. Conventional offers the best rates and terms avaiable which is why it is reserved for those with good credit and income qualifications.

I get people coming to me all the time who have... Read More