Archive for January, 2008
A Good Name
Hello Readers. This one I was on the fence with posting. However, while it does have a little bit of a “preachy” feeling to it, pay attention to the overall message about my beloved industry. This is a sentiment I also share…. Read the rest of this entry »
Video: Introduction to Charlotte, NC
Real Estate Agent Terry McDonald gives a nice introduction to the Charlotte, NC area.
ARM Reset Video
Alan Wastler, an analyst on CNNMoney.com attempts to explain how ARMS will rest and the impact that will have on the economy. Read the rest of this entry »
The Current Market of Wynfield Creek, Wynfield Forest, and Wynfield in Huntersville
In Huntersville, there are three distinctly separate neighborhoods known as Wynfield Creek, Wynfield Forest, and Wynfield. Often, they are all referred to as Wynfield, but they are three different neighborhoods nonetheless. All three are very desirable neighborhoods with mature trees, oodles of lush landscaping, and breathtaking homes. Read the rest of this entry »
Here’s to a Happy New Year for Your Home!
Allen Norwood did a great piece in the Charlotte Observer on how to keep your home in shape by doing a little bit of maintenance each month. This way, the work load is manageable and doesn’t take the entire Summer to complete. He gives great reminders about all of the little things that we might forget or try not to remember. I love it that he starts the year with making a list of projects that will need completed throughout the year. You need a plan for success! Read the rest of this entry »
Gentlemen. Start Your Engines!
Special Contribution Article
I know what you are thinking…what a junk post. It isn’t even worth my time. However, NASCAR is the second most popular sport in the U.S. behind pro football. Plus if you’re looking for a family-friendly sport now that baseball is back on the hotseat, I would suggest you check out this incredible sport. Additionally, I can’t think of another sport that is more important to a city than NASCAR is to the Charlotte area. So, for this, here is NASCAR for dummies, my perspective. Read the rest of this entry »
Buyers: How to Make Sure your REO doesn’t leave you DOA
Purchasing a distressed property is a great way to purchase a larger home for money and pick up some instant potential equity. However, there are many mistakes that buyers of REO properties make that can can leave you feeling like you’ve bitten off more than you bargained for. Read the rest of this entry »
Out to Change the World?
Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.
- Bertrand Russell
How are you challenging the system? Or are you? Do you simply conform to what others say you should do, or are you changing the world?
Earlier today I had a conversation with someone. We talked about trying to please everyone. A long time ago I gave up on trying to please others. I figured out that once I finally pleased one group, another one would then have a reason to hate me!
So now, it comes down to this…
What To Expect From Your Mortgage Transaction
Special Contribution Article
Well folks, things have certainly changed in the last 6 months to a year in the Mortgage Industry. There are quite a few stories about how the market, guidelines, documentation, etc. are changing but one thing that has not been touched on is the overall mortgage experience. There are still many qualified borrowers and many qualified borrowing situations. Even though these borrowers meet all of the qualifications they will still be drastically affected by the market. Read the rest of this entry »