How to get noticed.... Are you new to blogging? Not sure what to do and want to rank? Don't worry, the basics aren't hard to grasp. I started 4 years ago and to this day, haven't changed much from what I did my first month, and you can find me all over the internet. Hey, why not get some of th
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03/29/2011
FHA announced over a month ago that the monthly mortgage insurance is changing on some FHA loans and it goes into effect on April 18th, 2011. I wanted to put this important reminder out there because what you can purchase and or what you can afford could change a little. I talked about such
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03/26/2011
I guess I am getting very sentimental in my old age. Or was it after watching 60 minutes tonight, in which I recorded from Sunday night. (me as a baby) (pic on right- mom & sister visiting me in basic training) Not sure if anyone saw 60 minutes this past Sunday, but after seeing the devastati
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03/23/2011
The Facebook Controversy - More friends or less friends??? In recent months, there have been differing opinions on whether it's good to have thousands of friends or hundreds of friends on Facebook. In my opinion, most articles are based on opinion and just argue one side. Todd Carpenter wrote t
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03/22/2011
(Please click on this song while you read this) - Steppin Out by Joe Jackson What is your energy source? What makes you want to get up early, to strive for that great day. What is your motivation at times? That spark plug.. that flame... overall, what helps you produce your energy to be succ
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03/21/2011
Ah, to be a kid again... at that age, no worries in the world. I just hope they have a great place to grow up to in the near future... As some of you know, my sister has 3 boys and 3 girls. Meet the youngest, Joey and Ava, who are twins. They turn 3 years of age on April 11th, 4 days befor
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03/20/2011
Have you ever thought being in real estate is like a sport? With so many sports to chose from, which do you feel real estate reflects the most? Do you consider what you do at times as a team sport? Working as an individual? Always being pushed by your next competitor? Looking over your s
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03/19/2011
I have heard many different explanations when it comes to FHA origination fees. In my opinion, there seems to be confusion and inconsistencies when it comes to FHA origination fees. Let's first define FHA origination fee or just origination fee. In the HUD buying handbook, it is explained to b
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03/17/2011
Boy Scouts in Medford, New Jersey - Burlington, New Jersey As some of you know, I have 6 nieces and nephews and I love them all. Johnny, oldest of the boys, is leaving Cub Scouts and will be going into Boy Scouts. Good for him.... so proud of him. Some look at the Scouts as geeky or nerdy.
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03/16/2011
Getting pre-approved over being pre-qualified, what does it all mean. I have been doing mortgages for 18 + years and I have a very strong opinion on the difference between pre-qualification letters and pre-approval letters. What do we keep hearing on the streets? Pre-qualification letters ar
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03/15/2011