Patti Persia's (appinde) Blog

Funny story:  My 4 year old daughter was in the back of the car and said 'mama, on Springer...' during which pause my husband and I look at each other wondering who is letting our kid watch Jerry Springer!  She continues 'on springer, can we go to the water park?'  I assume springer comes after w...

This year I am trying to give everyone gifts with real meaning.  I found shoes on http://www.toms.com/ that donate 1 pair to a needy child for every one you buy (I bought a pair for everyone in my family, we match!) RED items at some stores donate to cancer research.  The Environmental work group...

This year I decided that I would give my kids a fabulous, NOT MADE IN CHINA Christmas.  How hard can it be to find things they like made in the USA?  Well, it is difficult, not because those items aren't out there, but because many retailers don't stock them.  I plan on sending a message that we ...

Did you hear about the Freddie Mac third quarter loss?  Go to http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/071120/earns_freddie_mac.htmlWhat does this mean for our industry? Any insights?Stocks for Freddie Mac our at their lowest in 14 years, down 29% according to the articles, Fannie Mae is down 25%.  I think now I ...

I am curious how people are handling these upside down situations that people are finding themselves in?  I have seen many homeowners that purchased their homes in 2005 with 100% ARM financing and rolling seller help into and now cannot refinance.  So many appraisals come my way and there is no w...

I have 2 children, so I always try to remember how much I have to be thankful for all year.  Of course on Thanksgiving it is nice to vocalize it and I teach my 4 year old to do the same.  The past 3 years that she has spoken she has said she was thankful for her mommy and daddy.  Of course that i...

As you are going about your day adnd wondering where it is safe and wonderful to raise your children, look at Delaware.  Especially lower Delaware.  We may not have alot of malls and theaters here, but we have a beautiful landscape, the bay, the ocean and much more.  It is a safe area to live, an...

Hello from Delaware.  There is alot of talk about the market crashing.  However, keep in mind that people still need to buy homes. If you are considering buying a home in any market I would have an appraisal done first, so you can establish an offering price.  Why pay the most in your neighborhoo...