abstract: Mortgage Question.....YSP.......Redisclosed - 08/27/08 11:05 AM
I had a call last nite from a Mortgage Loan Consultant that stumbled over my name on the net. I talked with him a bit - but being a 'Title Guy', was not very helpful. I told him I'd toss out his situation on AR and see what kind of input … (8 comments)
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abstract: Why Men Don't Talk - 03/25/08 02:28 PM
Husband and wife are sitting quietly in bed reading when the wife looks over at him and asks the question:
WIFE: 'What would you do if I died? Would you get married again?
HUSBAND: 'Definitely not!'
WIFE: 'Why not? Don't you like being married?'
HUSBAND: 'Of course I do.'
WIFE: 'Then … (24 comments)
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abstract: I say Potato.. - 03/24/08 09:10 AM
Potato Problems...
Well, Girl Potato and Boy Potato had eyes for each other, and finally they got married, and had a little sweet potato, which they called 'Yam.'
Of course, they wanted the best for Yam.
When it was time, they told her about the facts of life.
They warned her about going out and … (5 comments)
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abstract: HUD's Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program - 03/20/08 02:47 PM
I just had a call from a potential homebuyer that came across my name (the internet is so amazing) and she was asking if there are any mortgage discounts available for Teachers as she works for the school district.
I didn't have a clue, and she did have a brief discussion with … (5 comments)
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abstract: THE GROUP WITH NO NAME - 02/21/08 02:45 PM
The Group with No Name has become a bit dusty. I have been out of Rain as I was working on the start-up of yet another Bertrum company...
.... I finally get a small breather, check out my peeps and what do I see?
COMMENTS.....COMMENTS.......COMMENTS.......
My ALLAH it's noisy in there. So as promised....I … (10 comments)
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abstract: MY 12 DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS - MY PHOTO, OH NO !! - 12/13/07 10:55 AM
I WILL TRY AND CHANGE MY PIC.
SO, can anyone guess who I am today? Dec. 13, 2007?
Geeze, I had to add 40 words to this so I could get 200 points since that is the goal of blogging on AR unless that is not the goal of blogging on AR in … (25 comments)
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abstract: The 'HOT' Neighborhoods...ONE in OUR backyard. - 11/30/07 02:56 PM
I was running out of the house this morning...and as usual, the Today Show was on as wifey leaves a bit after me...I knew they were going to discuss SOMETHING about how to make money in this Real Estate market... but I didn't have time to watch.
READING, PA in Berks … (6 comments)
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abstract: Red Sox and Real Estate - 10/31/07 09:03 AM
http://www.boston.com/realestate/gallery/what_a_sox_salary_will_buy/?p1=email_to_a_friend
Amazing what entertainers make salary wise - and paid by every one of us that watches a game. TV advertising dollars rock.
This will be my last word on the almighty Red Sox... LOVED the series win. Hopefully play next year - AND have the Cubbies in it for their 100 anniversary … (8 comments)
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abstract: Vynecrest Winery - September 8th and 9th - 08/14/07 04:06 PM
John, Jan and Sam Landis from Vynecrest Winery ( 172 Arrowhead Lane, Breinigsville, PA 18031) forwarded their newsletter to me ... and as we look towards September, there is yet another wonderful event.
"All summer we have been hard at work on our new tasting room, "Tom's Vyneskeller" and are anxiously … (1 comments)
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abstract: Title Guy had a romantic day on Saturday. - 07/02/07 09:36 PM
I haven't had too many weekends without 'plans' like weddings, parties, obligations, etc.....but this past Saturday was different. NOTHING SCHEDULED !!!!
It started with wifey asking .....whatcha wanna do? As typical, I don't answer as my brain is processing info and possibilities....
We hopped in the car and headed East, into NJ....
First stop.... … (9 comments)
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abstract: ALI "The Greatest" - training camp for sale in PA - 07/02/07 08:56 PM
Today, eBay bidding began on the Schuylkill County land where Muhammad Ali trained for many of his fights. Ali worked his 'rope-a-dope" style in this six acre camp and I remember reading about it as a 'kid'.
It's being sold as part of a divorce settlement.
As much as I liked Smokin' Joe … (8 comments)
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abstract: TND Traditional neighborhood development... are you familier with them? - 07/02/07 08:42 PM
I've been seeing/reading about this just recently, though I guess they have been around a bit (I think starting in the South - Florida?). Developers are building 'towns' as opposed to trying to 'fit into an already existing situation through zoning laws.
I guess they are 'new' to me because Pennsylvania is so … (10 comments)
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abstract: THE LEHIGH VALLEY PA JOB MARKET IS ROCKIN' - 06/29/07 08:58 AM
Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania (eastern PA)
Unemployment is at it's lowest in seven years, 'The Valley' has reached an all time high of employment, and lay-offs are at their lowest point in in 11 years.
The May numbers indicated that the number of people looking for work, matched the number of people … (3 comments)
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abstract: DO YOU DEAL WITH HEAD NODDERS? Consumer Mortgage Disclosure.... - 06/25/07 09:00 AM
http://www.ftc.gov/os/2007/06/P025505MortgageDisclosureReport.pdf
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report in June called Improving Consumer Mortgage Disclosures, should be REQUIRED READING by all Mortgage Brokers/Consultants/Loan Officers/Name du Jour. It was a study done of people that had obtained mortgages..and how much they understood or didn't understand..
I sometimes mention to Jason Sardi of First Choice Equity … (45 comments)
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abstract: BLOG TOUR USA question.... - 06/23/07 12:09 AM
I can't keep up AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So , if I understand this correctly, you will be in Philly on July 2nd. is that correct?
http://www.blogtourusa.com/blog-tour-usa/blog-tour-usa-announces-dates/#comment-113
Would someone please explain to this maroon (me).
Where is it going to be in Philly.
What 'time".......
WHOSE AUTOGRAPH CAN I GET :^)
Really...... i mean REALLY...... since we are getting … (7 comments)
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abstract: USA TODAY offered free links to assist your client and yourself - FINANCE - 06/22/07 11:44 PM
http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/basics/2007-06-21-free-websites_N.htm
I stumbled across USA TODAY , who posted a host of free web links to help inform the consumer on various Financial questions. I found them informative and easy to interpret.
This article covers a HOST of financial information for the everyday consumer, including yourself,
including: College, Retirement, Real Estate, Credit Cards, … (0 comments)
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abstract: Realty Agent Commisions Rose Last Year - 06/22/07 02:24 PM
Congrats.
I had this article laying around the office since the beginning of the month, now I'm disposing of some trash.... seems I always have a Real Estate Section laying around.
Apparently this is the first time in years the average commission has risen and sits around 5.2%. With the growing number of firms … (1 comments)
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abstract: 26.2 miles of running....for charity in Allentown PA Sept. 9th - The Via Lehigh River Relay Marathon Run - 06/20/07 02:27 PM
Not since 1983 has a marathon been run in Allentown, but this year - with the Red Cross giving up sponsorship, a charity group called VIA has taken over.
Via ...
http://www.vianet.org/
...is an agency providing services for people with developmental disabilities, both adult and children.
While the Red Cross did in fact run races … (2 comments)
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abstract: Dancing In The Streets - Allentown PA. June 22 - 06/20/07 12:58 PM
The second annual Dancing in the Streets festival is being held June 22 from 3PM - 10PM on the 800 block of Hamilton Street.
Music provided by Sharon Hillman, Fusion Jazz Trio, Don Cunningham, Joyous, and Seite.
The celebration this year welcomes the opening of the Allentown Brew Works, Penn DOT and … (4 comments)
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abstract: RESPA reform.... mortgage disclosure. - 06/14/07 02:29 PM
As usual, I get my RESPA snippets emailed to me, but not the full story because I am not a subscriber. (Methinks I need to look at the cost benefit). Does anyone know more about this story? What did HUD think?
In a prelude to RESPA reform, the FTC has released a … (4 comments)
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