Susan's View

I have it on good information that the Election Day occurs during astrological signs that are very unusual and significant. Mercury, the 'vote counter' for an election, starts in Libra, this is the sign most determined to get to the bottom of the truth. The question is whether the masses or the e...

What would happen if everyone who contributes to Active Rain and is concerned about what is going down in our economy email our congress persons and insert a LINK to these blogs? This might help them become more aware of the sentiments out here in reality and less dependent on what passes for new...

Has anyone who read today's news that billions of the Bailout money earmarked to help homeowners has actually gone to keep banks alive --as in executive pay and new acquisitions of...you guessed it...more banks? WAIDDAMINUTE---that's not what my congress persons assured me in justifying their vot...

Listen UP! WE STILL HAVE STATED LOANS! WE STILL OFFER 100% FINANCING. Are there catches...of course! I am not kidding: these loans still exist but rest assured not everyone will qualify nor would they be the best idea for every borrower. The fact is, the credit crisis was NOT caused by mortgages ...

Yes! The BEST time to do something in the investment world is when others are turning tail. Of course, you first do your due diligence like any investment. Time in this market is on your side. Why be a contrarian now? Well for one thing, materials, labor and yes, even money are more available if ...

I received a letter from the the CEO of the US Green Building Council, Rick Fedrizzi, offering the hope for homeowners and those in the green building industry who are concerned about the viability of our Green Movement. With everyone questioning the viability of the housing market in general, he...

OK, Since I seem to be the lone mortgage professional on my block I am enjoying a certain street cred. I go outside during the middle of the day, look around at the people passing by and smile! My door is open, no wolves have been at it lately, the sun is shining and I just had a very nice lunch,...

Smile when you read this: If I hear another Real Estate Professional (or talk show host for that matter) complain that their client couldn't get a loan while at the same time protesting they 'don't trust mortgage brokers' I will scream! (that felt good!) I love how you speak about them like you g...

Hopefully the promises from Capitol Hill including our Government Sponsored Agencies, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae will be followed through. It has been reported that only $100 Billion of the $700 Billion we granted our government in the Bailout is actually needed to fully right bad mortgages. The ...

  Congress passed a long-term extension of the solar investment tax credit today as part of the final hurrah on Capitol Hill...so good things do come to those who wait! The 8-year extension of both commercial and residential solar tax credit passed the Senate 72-24 on Thursday and the House 263-...