John Meussner's Blog

The Law of Contrary Public Opinion  "I subscribe to the law of contrary public opinion... If everyone thinks one thing, then I say, bet the other way..."       In what I'd describe as one of history's greatest sales movies, GlenGarry GlenRoss, character Ricky Roma subscribes to the law of contrar...

Recently Closed - Leasehold Purchase in Baltimore, MD  Did you know you can use Restricted Stock Units as qualifying income on a mortgage?  Did you know you can get a property financed when ownership is via "leasehold" rather than traditional "fee simple"? Did you know it's possible to purchase a...

Marketing Interrupt 2018 - The Industry's First Virtual Modern Marketing Virtual Conference       I can finally share some excting news I've been waiting on details for - on Tuesday, December 18 I'll be participating as a speaker in the Marketing Interrupt virtual conference.  Sharing the stage w...

2019 Conventional Loan Limits Are Here       Movin' on up!  Much like the Jeffersons, Conventional loan limits are pushing higher in 2019.  With loan amounts based on median sales price, this is no surprise considering the high rates of appreciation we've seen in so many markets across the US, an...

Free (and almost Free) Tools You Need In Your Real Estate Business        Notice the market shifting?  Things slowing down a bit?  If you haven't felt it, you will.  Numbers are showing slowing activity and Fannie Mae just reduced their housing outlook for the rest of 2018 and 2019.  Bad news?  D...

Buying a Home for a Parent (or child)      There's a rise in the United States of multigenerational living - that is, 2 (or more) generations living under one roof.  As homes grow in size more people are taking advantage of in-law suites, multi units, and other property alterations to comfortably...

Can I get a Mortgage after Bankruptcy or Foreclosure?      Foreclosure and bankruptcy are  never fun things to discuss.  When it comes to a home, financial problems can turn shelter and a place filled with family memories into a source of stress and anxiety.  Although we advise people do everythi...

Recently Closed - Cash Out Refinance in Downingtown, PA       Have you heard the latest news on consumer debt?  Well, the gist is that it's high.  Really high.  Like, higher than it's been since before the 'Great Recession'.  While mortgage debt and student loan debt are leading the way due prima...

How to Better Your Business - A FREE Webinar Activer-rainers (and anyone else who's stumbled upon this page), you're invited to a free webinar that will take place next Wednesday, 9/26, at 11am Pacific time (2pm EST). This webinar will run about a half hour and cover valuable material that will h...

The Impending Recession - What You Can do to Plan       Let me start off by saying this isn't a FUD post.  Fear, uncertainty, and doubt being used by sales people is a slimy approach to get people to make decisions they otherwise wouldn't.  This is a post based on economic indicators, historical ...