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Mortgage by Randy
Dear Happiness,
By David Slavin, ABR, SRES
With the loss of the seller-funded dpa programs, it is crucial to "dust off" some really neat little ways FHA allows to help our clients and borrowers come up with the required 3% contribution or down payment (3.5% after Jan 1 2009) Here's one idea that might appeal to some of your … (4 comments)
The talk of the town is quickly becoming FHA when it comes to purchasing homes in today's market. With FHA coming back into the market, Loan Officers and Realtors are really needing to re-sharpen there tools to help prepare for this surge in FHA loans that we are about to see. … (0 comments)
ATTENTION REALTORS
Getting a gift in the form of cold, hard cash to buy real estate is a wonderful thing. Gift funds are a common way parents help their kids buy a home, but there are certain requirements to follow to ensure the gift transfer goes smoothly.
Tired of the same old Thank You gifts for your Northern Virginia clients? Consider a maintenance gift basket that includes items like hardware to hang pictures, duct tape, extension cords, and gift certificates for services like housekeeping, window cleaning or dryer vent cleaning. 
Getting a gift in the form of cold, hard cash to buy real estate is a wonderful thing. Gift funds are a common way parents help their kids buy a home, but there are certain requirements to follow to ensure the gift transfer goes smoothly.
URGENT. Voice Your Support for Downpayment Assistance! 
Freedom - What a wonderful word! Our Founding Fathers of the United States, including where I live in Garden City, a city within Boise, Idaho, had us in their hearts and minds back in 1776. They chose to fight for freedom from the tyranny of England. All of our courageous soldiers from … (10 comments)
We took time out yesterday to to see the memorial service for Tim Russert. It was an amazing service and wonderful tribute to such an amazing man. It was refreshing to hear the stories of a man that impacted so many people. All of the tributes were so touching and truly inspiring. I am not surprised … (56 comments)
For years I have been hearing this commercial about naming a star after your loved one as a gift. I heard it when Mother's Day was coming up, and now I hear it because Father's Day is around the corner.
I recently had an idea mentioned to me that was amazing and I would like to share it because it is a little bit different than anything I have done myself.
The Windsor Woodcarving Museum is an expansive one-room museum located in downtown Windsor. It is the only Wood Carving Museum in Ontario and has over 300 carvings on display, as well as a gift shop with everything for the woodcarving enthusiast. The Windsor Wood Carving Museum is currently exhibiting:
I'm so excited! I've been asked to be a guest of the Rhode Island Real Estate Insiders tomorrow morning. This weekly live radio program, which airs on AM 790 in Rhode Island and the surrounding area, and webcasts for everyone else, provides insightful information to home buyers, and property investors, and airs … (3 comments)
What is the best token of appreciation that a client has ever given you?
Recently received an offer from buyer who wants to fund purchase via FHA, and the Nehemiah Program.
I just read a post on how important it is to listen to your buyers and sellers.
This is a topic that I have heard mixed reviews on by Realtors. Some real estate agents feel that they do not need to provide their clients a gift as a thank you as they are just doing their job and some Realtors ensure they do it on every deal no … (16 comments)
SURPRISE! I received two RAKS of late !!! Lucky, Lucky me!!!!
Everybody and their brother have paid to have a star named after someone. Why not buy your loved one his or her very own piece of Irish countryside?Irish Gifts is selling land at just thirty nine dollars per square foot! Just think: you could own land in Ireland for less money … (4 comments)
I had an account rep from a bank send me a cheesecake as a thank you gift and I must say, it is the best I've ever had!!
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The other day I was standing in line at the store. It just happened to be during one of those rush hour times where all the lanes were full and every shopper seemed to have more than 30 items. The lady infront of me looked at me and my armful of … (8 comments)
I did a post today on my Wordpress blog that is meant as a gift to new homeowners. I placed several links to free software and services online. I thought that most of us here would be familiar with them, but I decided to provide a link in case I came … (1 comments)
I don't know why but with that last photo that I just put on here I wasn't able to type any of this along with the photo. Well not bad for still learning how to do all of this. I am extremely happy that I was ble to do that with … (5 comments)
CNN did a piece this morning about the best and worst Valentine's Day gifts, which got me thinking...
Hey everyone,
As a new member to Active Rain, in the spirit of community and sharing, I wanted to offer a gift, something of value, to all Active Rain members.
Recently my daughter sent me an email with this link in it. Here she tells a story about her little girl, Holly.
Someone sent this to me and I would like to share it with you. I wish I had clarity and wisdom to write it, but I don't; and yet when I read it, it feels so deep and real and empowering. May it bring you clarity and power in 2008!
For the last couple of years I have worked for people who have everything they want and I couldn't possibly give them anything on their birthdays, boss appreciation day or the holidays so I decided early on to make donations in their names. One for her and one for him to … (7 comments)
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is almost complete which makes it very easy to forget the true spirit of giving. In my humble opinion a "Gift" is something that you give, whether its money, food, toys, time, a helping hand, advice, a little patience or just a kind … (9 comments)
I received this story and thought I'd share it with you.
Lauren is fighting her way out of the coma! Last night, it was as bad as it could be. The family was told that if she survived, there was no way to determine what her brain function would be. All of this heartache and fear, is because she was either accidentally or was … (6 comments)
Rick Broida - one of my favorite deal finders. Been looking at a tech too, need that special thank you or house warming gift; check out Rick's Blog Cheapskate http://www.cnet.com/cheapskate/?tag=cnetfd.blogs need a cool item for Christmas without the big price tag? There's a good bet you'll find something about it here!
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 … (3 comments)
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Dirty little secret - RE-GIFTING -- A GREAT IDEA OR TACKY? A few years ago, I was visiting my family in Oklahoma. I was excited to see all my nieces, nephews and cousins. We gathered for the holiday dinner and gift giving. It was a tradition that each person opened a gift while … (60 comments)
The holidays are a perfect time to say "Thanks" to those people who have been your biggest supporters in real estate, as well as in other areas of your life. Your gift list should definitely include anyone who has sent you a referral in the past year, as well as favorite clients. 
Hello again from Tasmania, Australia! I’m sad to say that at present we don’t have as much of a real estate blogging culture here in Australia, but I have no doubt that will change in the near future.
I am writing this post as a special 'thank you' to Patsy Ittner...who I thought was a good friend on Active Rain!
One of the things that I would change about REALTORS is our level of community involvement. All too often, it seems like when a person first goes into real estate, there is a lot of talk about how we give money to local charities. Now I'm not disputing this, but I … (2 comments)
Remember last March when most of us turned our clocks forward for Daylight Saving Time and lost an hour?
Well, on November 4, Daylight Saving Time ends and we get that hour back. Sixty whole minutes – what a gift! What will you do with your extra hour? Here are … (3 comments)
The South Financial Group announced a $1.5 million gift to Clemson University's International Center of Automotive Research that will be used to fund the Carolina First Gallery at Innovation Place. It will be located in the Technology Neighborhood One of the CU-ICAR campus, just down I-85 from where South Financial is … (0 comments)
This is a light hearted post for sure. Nothing deep here, but my husband had this idea a while back that when we close a property transaction, we should give the principle a year's trash service. We could put stickers on the receptacles that have our logo on them and are … (7 comments)
I actually have tons of them, but this one just hit me in a big way. I always think of ways to market my business but don't want to hand out the same things everyone else does. Everyone likes to get candy or gift baskets, but my pocket book doesn't allow … (11 comments)
It happens at every closing, the wonder of what to get a client. Sure in some cases, the gift is obvious because I've gotten to know the clients on that level. However, I am a MALE if that has anything to do with it. I am always baffled what to give … (11 comments)
Lately, I have been overhearing many loan officers baiting Realtors with kickbacks for referrals (along with other desperate actions to get some business: see David Kucics blog) so I had to go back to the books (www.hud.gov) to refresh my memory about the do's and don'ts of referrals and RESPA.
RESPA … (11 comments)
Its your life, make it happen! Dream big dreams. Create your future. Life will become what you want it to be when you learn to adapt to current situations. How well can you play the game of life? Stay within guidelines but remeber to create your own rules to get ahead. … (1 comments)
What is the expectation of closing gifts? I hear that a closing gift should be under $25, however, some agents are giving extravagant closing gifts and baskets, including expensive wine! I have seen agents give paintings, expensive art pieces, and silver platters. How about these huge $200 gift baskets with gourmet food and … (74 comments)
This is about a lady in Utah that uses her skills as a painter to give back to the families that have lost a loved on in Iraq. These portraits are so amazing and she doesn't ask for anything in return. If you are the kind of person that cries, you … (6 comments)
Late last year a small memorial to our soldiers killed in Iraq appeared on a hillside piece of land in Lafayette, CA-- visible from parts of Highway 24 and from the BART tracks that parallel the highway. At first the memorial was relatively inconspicuous-- a few dozen three-foot tall white crosses … (1 comments)
I came home today from an unusually long ride out East on Long Island, New York. I had gone to a consultation and haven't been out there in SO long, I had forgotten how beautiful it is. How wonderful it is to see wide open spaces, our own little version of … (11 comments)
About a year ago, I worked for a mortgage company in Central Florida. The owner of the company brought in a guest speaker to one of the meetings that he liked to throw. This speaker talked about something that he claimed to be 100% legal and could help people get into … (27 comments)
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I started this awhile back, long before I knew of Active Rain or my life in Real Estate as I now know it. I have been so busy with Real Estate related activities that I put writing on the shelf. When I re-read this in my archived documents I began to … (4 comments)
One of the most appreciated services offered by buyer agents is helping buyers find the source of the down payment to buy their new home, especially when they thought they couldn t afford it. Below, you will find a partial list of some potential sources for a down payment. Equity in your current … (2 comments)
I know October isn't even here yet, but here is an interesting custom Christmas gift. 
Before you start writing checks to charitable organizations, make sure you know where your money is going. The following tips are suggested by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to help you feel more confident about your charitable donations. Ask solicitors for identification. Many states require fundraisers … (3 comments)
I am in need of a few fresh closing ideas. The git cards and the baskets are nice but they get old too quickly. I started giving out a book called the "Automatic millionaire Homeowner" by David Bach with my closing gifts but I'm just not sure what I can do … (9 comments)
Your clients will be impressed when you present them with their own personalized Closing CD which includes the documents of their transaction from listing/contract through to closing...contract, inspection reports, HUD deed, survey, etc., as well as, multiple photos of their home. Your clients can visit your website and send you a … (3 comments)