notaries: A Story that Hits Close to Home, it can happen to any of Us.... - 07/16/08 12:10 PM
Early this morning, I was awaken to the Larry King Live Show. The topic was of course related to current nightmares of the mortgage crisis.
The program had one family that fell victims to a loan modification that stated they were forced into. This had troubled me a little because I was … (5 comments)
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notaries: 50,000 + 1 AR Points - I'm thrilled. Thanks AR! - 07/10/08 08:50 AM
This was not my fastest 10,000 points (tied for 2nd fastest) here on AR, and I must say I am glad to be back blogging! I'll continues to try and be faithful in the future as I love it here. It took me 13 days to reach 10,000, 17 days until 20,000, and 23 days … (12 comments)
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notaries: 40,000 points now and climbing! Thank you again, it is amazing here on AR! - 06/23/08 09:15 AM
This was my slowest 10,000 points here on AR, and I must say I do miss the ongoing AR 'work' of blogging and commenting. But I'll try and be more faithful in the future. It took me 13 days to reach 10,000, 17 days until 20,000, and 23 days until 30,000. Then, … (12 comments)
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notaries: The Mobile Dilemma - 04/29/08 06:43 PM
So here is my dilemma. With gas prices up to $4.00 a gallon here in San Jose, CA, I'd love to be able to increase my travel fees for mobile notaries. However, the competition is fierce amongst notaries here as well. There is a constant state of undercutting that occures due … (0 comments)
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notaries: We have Tools and Resources Professional Notaries Need for Success - 04/25/08 01:08 PM
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notaries: Proposal to Require Notaries Public to be a U.S. Citizen Passed The Senate - 04/20/08 02:54 PM
There is a bill before the Tennessee State Senate to require a person to be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident before becoming a notary public. The measure is sponsored by Republican Senator Bill Ketron, Tennessee State Senate 13th District. It unanimously passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. … (7 comments)
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notaries: Going into business is not about losing a lot of money. - 04/07/08 03:20 PM
When you elect to run an ad in a national magazine, your local community newspaper, The Wall Street Journal or an industry trade magazine, you are buying the confidence in their ability to deliver your message to your target market.
The problems with these solutions are 1.) Very expensive … (0 comments)
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notaries: A Great Marketing Tool, that Exchanges Hands! - 03/13/08 03:34 PM
We all use this object quite frequently during the course of the day. You need them for contracts, documents, reports, etc. People ask to borrow them and tend to forget to return them. We often classified this person as a ___thief, I know I have. Oh, don't let it be your favorite one, you know the one, that … (10 comments)
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notaries: Increase your website rankings - 02/04/08 12:51 PM
Question: How can needAnotary.net help me promote my Notary Public practice?
Answer: Your Profile Panel on needAnotary.net is like having your own business website or a highly SEO friendly web landing page. If your commission is approved and you have an PAID active membership, your Profile Panel will display … (0 comments)
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notaries: Using Google alerts to stay on top of news relevant to notaries - 12/24/07 01:11 PM
Michelle Riley of Huntsville Mobile Notary in Alabama is a member of our group but rarely has time to post. She is a mobile notary, notary signing agent, RN, and a student studying for yet another college degree - this time in Communication. She is top professional and a gracious woman.
Michelle has had great … (4 comments)
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notaries: Now a Title Sales Rep for USPA - 12/19/07 11:10 AM
I would like to first introduce myself. My name is Tony Negrete. I also own a Nationwide Notary Service here in Mansfield Ohio.
I recently signed on as a Sales Rep. for U.S. Property & Appraisal Services. We have a lot of services most L.O.s will need in order to get those … (0 comments)
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notaries: Negrete's Notary Service Inc ( Nationwide Notary Service ) - 11/30/07 11:36 AM
I would like to offer my services to any and all Title Co. We are a nationwide Notary Service based in Mansfield Ohio. Here is a link to our web site. We will find a notary for you 24/7.
www.negretesnotaries.com
Negrete's Notary Service is always prepared to deliver focused, responsive, and personalized services. … (1 comments)
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notaries: 30,000 and climbing. . WOW THANKS to everyone here at AR!! - 10/21/07 04:18 PM
Again, to all of you that don't like numbers, run, run far away! OR click away fast, I should say. As I pass the 30,000 points here on AR, it still amazes me how many still do not take advantage of AR, but all the better for the rest of us! … (7 comments)
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notaries: Some Great Email (and Blog) Etiquette Rules - 10/10/07 04:45 PM
Recently, I attended a speech done by Bob Coleman from Sarasota at the Open Network Bradenton group, where he talked about business Email Etiquette. A lot of these rules are also great to follow for blogging as well. (although some do not apply to blogging):
Don'ts
DON'T TYPE IN ALL CAPS - … (1 comments)
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notaries: To be in the top 100 on Active Rain - 10/07/07 11:06 AM
While I love learning lots here on Active Rain, and I have enjoyed blogging, the statistics which really show so many not taking advantage of AR amazes me. With this blog post, I am moving into the top 100 in my state. In Florida, that is actually the hardest state to … (16 comments)
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notaries: Countrywide plans to add 2,000 sales jobs this year & offer 50 Year sub-prime loans - 09/27/07 09:13 PM
I must say, I just saw the news (Reuters, reporting) about Countrywide CEO Angelo Mozilo stating Countrywide is planning on adding 2000 jobs AND rolling out 50-year sub-prime loans as well as Reverse Mortgage products. The Reverse Mortgage products, I can see somewhat, but it would almost seem that should only be … (11 comments)
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notaries: Financial Freedom Launches Fixed Rate HECM Reverse Mortgage - 09/20/07 10:57 AM
I am not necessarily trying to promote Financial Freedom (subsidiary of IndyMac Bank, F.S.B), but it is great to see another great HECM Reverse Mortgage product hit the market - Fixed Rate Reverse Mortgage. It will likely be one of the few Reverse Mortgages that will be more popular on the … (0 comments)
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notaries: Calling all speakers. . . - 09/20/07 09:04 AM
Do you live in the Southwest Florida area, specifically in Bradenton or Sarasota area? Would you like to give informational speeches? While it would not be you advertising, although you do get to say a little about what your business is, you would be giving informational speeches around the Sarasota County … (0 comments)
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notaries: Want to verify licenses in Florida - check them out here - 09/17/07 09:33 AM
Florida, because of it's 'Sunshine Laws,' is probably one of the most open states as far as finding information goes. They make it very easy to verify and obtain information about most any subject. To verify the license is valid for your Notary, Realtor, Mortgage Broker, etc, visit. . . .
To … (0 comments)
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notaries: Who is knocking on my blog doorstep? - 09/14/07 10:16 AM
In the time I have been here, I have been curious who stops by to see my blog. I see there are widgets that show who stopped by, but I know some don't like to be forcibly shown there, so IF you want to let me know you stopped by, and … (13 comments)
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notaries: Who's fault is the mortgage 'meltdown' or whatever you call it? You? Me? Everyone? - 09/14/07 09:43 AM
These days, I see all kinds of finger-pointing. Most even make good points, and lots of people agree, sometimes people disagree. You have predatory lenders. You have predatory brokers. You have predatory banks. You have Realtors that contribute to the problems. You have the borrower themselves that have caused part of … (3 comments)
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notaries: Has anyone REALLY looked at these words? - 09/09/07 10:46 AM
It is funny, I see all kinds of things posted here on AR. Great tips, lots of different viewpoints. Great marketing concepts. How someone got their nick-name. Even some complaining about really petty things. Maybe they even have a good point, but really, there are bigger things to worry about! They remind me why … (8 comments)
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notaries: 10000 points on ActiveRain, I can't believe it! Thank you AR members! - 09/09/07 12:39 AM
I must say, I'm amazed myself, two weeks ago, I never heard of AR, and now today, I'm crossing 10,000 points on AR. WOW! I happened to do a search and what do you know, one of the top replies, was AR. I quickly saw lots to check out! BTW, if … (28 comments)
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notaries: Why the double mortgage in Reverse Mortgages? - 09/05/07 09:01 AM
When I started doing reverse mortgages, I always wondered why there were two mortgages in the package. Some things differ from lender to lender, and many papers are similar, but that always remained a constant. I even had a couple Reverse Mortgage Brokers attend a couple of my loan signings and … (6 comments)
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notaries: Just a little more about me.... - 08/30/07 12:26 AM
This brochure is for title companies and mortgage brokers, but it has a lot of information packed in a small amount of space. If you are a mortgage broker or title company doing loans, sales, reverse mortgages, etc., in Southwest Florida, please consider giving your client to option to do … (6 comments)
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notaries: What I do - 08/27/07 01:05 PM
Are you refinancing you home? Are you getting a Reverse Mortgage? Are you getting married and do not want to go to the conventional church and have the wedding at the beach according to your guidelines? Do you need a notary after hours, or one that will come to you at … (0 comments)
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notaries: Notary...Who Needs 'Em?? - 05/03/07 06:29 PM
By brief definition, a notary is an official witness to the signing of a legal document.
What types of businesses benefit the most from having a Notary?
New and used car dealerships Insurance companies Mortgage companies Title companies Corporations - of any type Real-estate companies Construction companies Schools - public or private of all … (0 comments)
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