Home Loan Solutions

We all know how many duties a Realtor must perform to get the job done.  John McCormack has provided a very clever description of the many hats, today's Realtor must wear to be successful. Realtors® Alphabet SoupWe as REALTORS® walk in some interesting shoes, wear many hats and fill many roles in...

In a constantly changing world, many of us are re-evaluating our lives, our business plan and the way we live and interact with others.  Gary's post contains some very profound thoughts that I thought were well worth sharing with you.If you were to sit down with a pad and pen under a tree and wri...

This is a great article to remind us how important it is to use a good Realtor when buying or selling your home.  Having accurate information, along with the expertise to analyze it is critical when determining the correct value of a home.    I know...typically this would be apples and oranges, b...

I don't often suggest recipes, but this one looks so good and is so easy to prepare that I had to share it with everyone.  Hope you enjoy this on your holiday weekend.  Meatless Mondays – Pasta and Beans!       A hearty Pasta e Fagiole recipe that will make you forget it’s meatless!  A favourite ...

Here's another great idea for getting copies of important documents while you're on the road. Sam's blog has demonstrated how easy it is to scan, pdf and email back to the office.I have been a huge fan of tech gadgets and gizmos for nearly 20 years.  The goal of using technology in real estate is...

AN AMAZING ACT OF KINDNESS. I lost my mother a few days ago to heart failure.  At 91 years old, Nancy was still working as a Realtor until a week before she passed away, managing her rental properties and taking care of her husband.  Over the years, her husband had suffered many heart attacks and...

We've got some new laws in 2012 related to Homeowners Associations that you need to know about.  Harrison Long from Coldwell Banker has provided some great information here so be sure to review this.  About one in three people in California now live in communities where there are HOMEOWNER ASSOCI...

This is a great letter to Wells Fargo from Jennifer Prestwich.  It's a shame that some wonderful buyers did not get a chance to own this property.  Hopefully this will get back to the genius at Wells Fargo that bungled this transaction.  Dear Wells Fargo, Congratulations!  You've bought a house! ...

Here is the latest update in our search for information on the new HARP 2 program, scheduled for release soon.  Gene Mundt from Chicago Bancorp has provided us with some new information on this widely anticipated Fannie Mae program for underwater borrowers.  HARP 2.0 Update ... from Fannie Mae   ...

Spread the word and tell everyone you know.  "My Military Hero" 2012 Armed Services YMCA Essay and Art Contest is under way.  Andrea is a Military Spouse and she provided us with the information.  Let's all make sure we let our Military Families know about this so they can participate. "MY MILITA...