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Mortgage and Lending - Keller Mortgage - NMLS#1239544
My blog is a place to share knowledge and experiences of my journey through the mortgage industry. Join me in sharing your knowledge and experiences!
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I'm prefacing this by saying I'm writing about a topic I have little knowledge on, however I'm going to share what I would do to sell my condo.   1. Updates. If you have popcorn ceilings, any other carpet color than white or beige, your cabinets are dark, or have glass all over the place, chances...
03/05/2015
I decided that every weekend if I can I'm going out of town. My wife and I were driving back from Mt. Rainier this last weekend and realized how much heading back into the city can cause some anxiety. When I'm not working in mortgages, I'm doing my MBA degree, and when I'm not doing that I'm help...
03/05/2015
I was putting knew grips on my clubs this week and realized how I could write a blog about how its like my business.   1. There are 30 things you have to focus on at once. Whether your swinging a golf club on the course trying to hit the perfect shot, or your trying to get your purchase done on t...
03/04/2015
Seniors, Babyboomers make up the largest segment of people in the United States right now and are beginning to create a shift both in the job market and in housing. I've enjoyed working with seniors and they have become my favorite type of client for several reasons of which I'll share with you a...
03/04/2015
What should you look for in your homeowners association? Look below for some quick tips!   1. Financial Statements. The HOA is like a small business responsible for maintaining the grounds, the buildings, and the community. They will typically charge a monthly fee for this ranging from $200 to $1...
03/03/2015
Shop Around! Different companies charge different rates for home insurance. Some of the main factors that go into a home insurance policy rates include the type of home, square footage, age, baths, and condition of the property. If you bundle your auto, home, and life insurance policy together, ...
03/03/2015
I've been to 5 open houses in the last 3 months. There are some common themes I've seen that I think hinder the amount of traffic coming to these events. Here's a quick list of things I've seen:   1. Sporadic signage from main streets and the feeling of guessing where the house is located.   2. W...
03/02/2015
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Instead of writing one quote like I usually do, I'm going to put 5 great quotes below. Make Monday great! Remember that everything comes together when you least expect it and that persistence pays off in the long run!   "Entrepreneurs average 3.8 failures before final success. What sets the succe...
03/02/2015
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Sunday is usually the best day of the week especially when the sun is out and you have a chance to catch up from the week before. I haven't really been blogging much lately, and it does feel wierd when your use to it!   I was excited Friday as two of my refinance deals closed! This was a long wai...
03/01/2015
I am excited today because my client Valerie was able to sign and close on her home refinance yesterday afternoon! Congratulations Val!   I enjoyed working with Val for a number of reasons. She has a great personality, she's easy going, and appreciated my personal commitment to ensuring she was t...
02/26/2015
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