market crisis: Will 2008-2009 be the Great Recession or Depression of our era? - 11/12/07 04:09 AM
I think the jury is out, and the question isn't if we're heading into a recession, but the real question is how long will this recession affect markets, and how harsh will it become.  This morning I read an alarming article about the impending recession, Impending Financial Hurricane, Now I know that you don't want to be overly negative because of some bad news you read on the Internet.  But neither should you stick your fingers in your ears and close your eyes when the train is heading towards you. I guess the question is the media over blowing the risks … (12 comments)

market crisis: I love the fact that I'm a mortgage broker!! - 08/22/07 11:48 AM
Headlines are screaming that the current mortgage crisis may end up in 100,000 mortgage related layoffs!  They are already comparing it to the airline industry after 9/11.  Perhaps there will be fewer mortgage jobs in the new market place, but those who can stay afloat will be the big winners of tomorrow.
So where is the best place to be in this rough sea we call the mortgage business?  Personally I think I'm sitting in the best seat in the house.  For the past couple of years I've been told that mortgage brokers are going to be squeezed out by retail shops, … (6 comments)