Ellen Adam's Blog

Can I purchase a home with a Reverse Mortgage? Usually clients call me and want a Reverse Mortgage to pay off debts, help with unexpected medical expenses, or to simply add cash flow to their retirement income.  Most people think of Reverse Mortgages as a last resort, or to ‘help them out’ of a r...

Humanalyzer on Jay Leno Happy Friday!  I usually don't stay up late at night so I never get to see these skits.  I say this one last night and thought it was so hilarious.  I just laughed & laughed, and thought I'd pass it on - we all need a laugh, don't we? Brian Palmero is a comedian posing as ...

Fannie Mae is offering closing cost assistance of up to 3.5% on Homepath/foreclosure loans thru June 30, 2011 You read it right.  Fannie Mae announced that for offers made on or after April 11, 2011, they are giving buyers up to 3.5% in closing cost assistance for primary residence purchases of H...

 Happiness in a bottle?  Is it possible?   Hello Everyone! I found this bottle of wine at Trader Joes and bought it simply because of the Smiley face - it's so cute.  The wine is OK, but the bottle is adorable.  The winery that makes it, Oreana Winery, has something called Project Happiness.  On ...

~ ~ Antiques Roadshow is coming to Eugene ~ ~ Antiques Roadshow is coming to Eugene - and there are only thirteen days left to apply for tickets! That's right, Antiques Roadshow is coming to Eugene on June 4, 2011.  You have until April 18th at 11:59PM EST to apply for tickets here, so take advan...