roanoke mortgage: Ensemble - Another Success!! - 10/09/08 06:58 AM
In the midst of true market turmoil, Ensemble is a "swift breath of fresh air" says Bobby (Roanoke, VA). With home values declining in most parts of our great nation, there's never been a better time than now to concentrate on eliminating our debts as a society!
Ensemble combines all (0 comments)
roanoke mortgage: What is...ensemble? - 08/27/08 05:10 AM
en·sem·ble [ahn-sahm-buhl] "all the parts of a thing considered together"
When you think of the word ensemble, what comes to mind? How wonderful it sounds when all the elements of an orchestra come together? The Cello, Piano, Violin, Flute all blending together... Or, would it be how amazing it sounds when (3 comments)
roanoke mortgage: Yes Virginia...there IS a Santa Clause! - 08/26/08 11:07 AM
...and he has come early this year!!
With CMG's Home Ownership Accelerator (HOA) being temporarily taken off the market, many financial planners & mortgage planners were/are at a complete loss. Recently I've had conversations with many of our referral partners and have heard comments like the following:
"Finally, we found an (3 comments)
roanoke mortgage: 1515 Longview Rd - Roanoke, VA For Sale By Owner - 06/26/08 04:40 PM
5 bdrms,5 bath, garage, fireplc,basemnt,SW ROANOKE COUNTY - Strawberry Mountain Custom-built home of 5500 sq.ft. on cul-de-sac on 2+ acres. 5 BR, 5 BA, formal DR & LR, large EIK w/ corian countertops & custom cabinets. FR w/ vaulted ceilings, skylights, gas FP. Large rec room, media room w/ surround sound (0 comments)
roanoke mortgage: Roanoke StarCam has arrived!! - 06/12/08 10:41 AM
For all you reality TV show fans... Welcome - Roanoke, VA's newest addition...the Roanoke StarCam!! By going to www.RoanokeVA.gov/starcam we can now see what's happening at the Star in real time! It's auto-refreshing every 15 seconds but if you're as impatient as I am...you can click the link to refresh faster... (7 comments)
roanoke mortgage: FHA Renovation - Roanoke, VA - 06/09/08 02:42 PM
That's right! We're now offering FHA 203k renovation loans for both Purchases & Refinances. We've all been there... We fall in love with a house & everything's perfect - except it needs a new roof, windows, etc... and the Sellers aren't willing to repair b/c they've lost equity (profit) in their property. (0 comments)
roanoke mortgage: Engaged! - 05/29/08 12:37 AM
And no, I'm speaking of a marital engagement... If you're anything like I am, you probably have at least 1,000 things happening at any point through your day and find it hard to fully engage in the things that honestly matter most...your family, friends, etc...
I've written about my family before, (6 comments)
roanoke mortgage: 1561 Haymakertown Rd Troutville, VA - 05/28/08 10:54 PM
4 bdrms,2 bath, garage, fireplc,basemnt,Beautiful Split Design Maintenance free Ranch home Built in 2003. Boasts Large Eat in Kitchen w/Breakfast bar & Cathedral Ceiling, Lg Living Room w/Gas Log Fireplace & Cathedral Ceiling, Master Bdrm Suite w/Tremendous walk in closet and full bath w/another walk in closet. 2 Additional Bedrooms on (0 comments)
roanoke mortgage: 429 Dexter Rd Roanoke, VA - 05/28/08 10:49 PM
4 bdrms,3 bath, garage, fireplc,basemnt,***R E D U C E D F O R _QUICK_ S A L E*** UNIQUE CUSTOM BUILT HOME IN N. COUNTY NEARLY COMPLETE. PLEASE READ ALL THE FEATURES THIS HOME HAS TO OFFER! -BUYER AGENT REALTORS OK- 2700 SQ. FT., 4 BR, 3BATH HOME. SITTING ON (0 comments)
roanoke mortgage: Unique Idea for your Business Trip!!! - 04/04/08 06:34 AM
If you haven't seen it yet, check out the show on CNBC called High Net Worth! Not only will it inspire, but it will surely give way to some great referral partner ideas! Just recently they did a feature on business trips & how effective they truly are. The result? The (3 comments)
roanoke mortgage: Today! - 01/29/08 11:35 PM
At the risk of sounding like a complete freak show... Yippee! Today's the day we'll get the word as to whether the Federal Reserve will lower the fed funds rate once again. Many Traders are speculating another .25bps - .50bps cut this week & our team is anxiously awaiting!! Does this mean (3 comments)
roanoke mortgage: Another Raving Fan!! - 01/28/08 05:59 PM
I first heard about the program from an article in Money magazine. After about 3-4 weeks of research I was referred to Josh Perrington from Gateway Mortgage. Armed with the knowledge of the internet, I quizzed Josh on this product. I was quite impressed not only by his knowledge, but his ability (2 comments)
roanoke mortgage: Can you afford NOT too? - 01/28/08 05:38 PM
I send newsletters to referral partners & past clients periodically & here's on I felt particularly important... Enjoy! -Josh ON-TimeTake Time Out for Planning Have you ever had days, weeks, or even months go by when you were frustrated in your work activities because you failed to implement the things that you know you (0 comments)
roanoke mortgage: Roanoke's on to something... - 01/22/08 08:51 AM
Introducing Roanoke's newest site dedicated to telling YOUR story! Marty Martin & the Roanoke City Economic Development have come up with a great way to showcase Roanoke areas best & brightest! Just go to http://www.myroanokestory.com/ They were kind enough to tell my story and how Gateway Mortgage ended up in Roanoke... What (1 comments)
roanoke mortgage: Ask me...I dare you! - 01/21/08 04:24 AM
Client Scenario: Home Value: $380,000 Balance Owed: $300,000 Years left to pay: 27 Age: 41 Client's goal: To significantly reduce their mortgage balance (pay it off), in hopes of building equity for children's college expenses & looming retirement....all without making extra payments towards their mortgage & having cash readily available for emergencies, etc. Sound impossible? Not at (0 comments)