Debbie's Posts & Ramblings

Holy Smokes - Who knew this?  Forget the new TIL.  Forget RESPA.Before I explain that question, let me ask you this one: "How long have you been in the business?" Ever have someone ask you that? Here's my answer, and it will really make you think! I was in the business before we had the Equal Cre...

Well, almost.  But I’m done being the Board President of the Southeast Alaska Board of REALTORS® Tonight we had our transitional meeting.  I will step back as Past-President. WHEW.  What a run.  We coordinated some great education, raised money for charity and RPAC, and started planning the state...

  One of the activities that bring me out of winter and into spring involves gardening.  Catalogues, planning and dreaming!  This year, it seems many of my favorite companies have either delayed sending them out, or perhaps have gone paperless.  At least a few companies have switched to sending p...

As we start gaining daylight, it's easy to think of summer.  I'm ready - yes, already!In late winter, I look forward to summer hobbies, like fishing, gardening, hiking, fishing - oh yeah, I already said fishing!  Tonight I was looking through photos on my computer and this one especially made me ...

  When I'm not selling real estate or out fishing, you can be sure I'm in the kitchen making something.  I love to cook, especially for a crowd.  My home was designed around my large kitchen.  All my real estate clients know that just before Christmas they will receive a delivery of homemade good...

She called me at about 6:15 PM Alaska time.  Nice gal - I was very polite. I explained to her that we had a payoff and the loan funds had been transferred already - no thanks to them, but the transaction had sold and recorded. "Oh, so your issue is resolved and you are happy now?" I laughed.  Not...

If you haven't seen the story so far, I had a listing, an accepted offer and a cash buyer. We were set to close.  Then http://activerain.com/blogsview/1368775/lender-refuses-to-give-a-payoff and then http://activerain.com/blogsview/1370693/can-a-lender-refuse-to-provide-a-payoff-amount Well, on F...

  Can anybody tell me if there is a time limit on how long a lender can procrastinate on providing a loan payoff?  This is NOT A SHORT SALE! I posted a blog:  http://activerain.com/blogsview/1368775/lender-refuses-to-give-a-payoff-  with the details of the situation but it quickly got buried past...

Yes, this letter is real. December 4, 2009  Dear JP Morgan Chase – I have enclosed some documentation and I hope someone can help me.  I represent a homeowner who wishes to sell their home.  We have an accepted offer.  Payoff amount was requested November 6, and several times since. A notice of d...

  I get cranky when I’m hungry.  I don’t mean just a little grouchy either.  I mean I become unreasonable, and it can turn me into a very unkind person.  Because of this, I have a theory.  If everybody had enough healthy food to eat, the world would become a nicer place.    When my boys were smal...