pa: Rumors of my death were premature :^) - 04/13/09 01:06 PM
Ok, well...maybe in Real estate.
Last November I decided to leave the industry. The crackdown on loans, the economy in general, etc. made my business model unbearable for even the low overhead we were carrying. So while The Bertrum Group still survives, taking my overhead out kept it very viable.
Presently i'm doing … (9 comments)
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pa: My private part died - 07/08/08 01:54 PM
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pa: Home remedies - 06/23/08 12:35 PM
AMAZING SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES1. IF YOU'RE CHOKING ON AN ICE CUBE, SIMPLY POUR A CUP OF SCALDING WATER DOWN YOUR THROAT. PRESTO! THE BLOCKAGE WILL INSTANTLY REMOVE ITSELF.2. AVOID CUTTING YOURSELF WHEN SLICING VEGETABLES BY GETTING SOMEONE ELSE TO HOLD THE VEGETABLES WHILE YOU CHOP.3. AVOID ARGUMENTS WITH THE FEMALES ABOUT … (10 comments)
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pa: Dead Horse - 06/19/08 05:07 PM
One farmhand says to the other farmhand, "That horse ain't been moving for days."
The other farmhand replies," But, I like hitting it with this stick, Jimmy."
Then Jimmy says," But, Billy Jo, I don't think it can feel anything no more."
Billy Jo responds, "Naw, but ain't it fun to … (3 comments)
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pa: A Purchase 'AS IS' .... advice - 04/26/08 12:21 AM
I have a former fellow co-worker (actually a hot babe ...ouch, can I type that?).. whom i ran into the other day and asked me about buying a house 'As Is'.
being a Title Guy, and not in the business too long...and not being a Realtor, I told her I'd check with … (13 comments)
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pa: 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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pa: 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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pa: 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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pa: 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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pa: To the loan officers that have left us... - 02/18/08 02:24 PM
This is dedicated to all of those Mortgage Consultants that didn't make it and are now flippin' burgers. Yes, you know them.... calm, cool , collected types who sat back and the phone kept ringing........
.....then, then they hit a wall. Yes, they had to actually do work..and the harder they tryed … (7 comments)
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pa: Thank you Ronnie Roach of North Carolina - and ActiveRain - 02/14/08 02:24 PM
I have a new client that just sent me (Bertrum Settlements) a $292k refi .... YEA !!! ...here in Pennsylvania, and asked if I knew of a Title company in North Carolina.
I said no problemo.... I'll get him a name from my pool of talent (that would be all y'all).
Using … (8 comments)
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pa: Thank You Diane and Andrew... and ActiveRain once again. - 01/21/08 08:40 AM
During a BNI (networking) meeting this past Wednesday, a guy that represents a local printing business (President of the company) brought his designer to see if she would be interested in becoming a member of another chapter. I happened to be doing a '10 minute commercial' at the meeting that day.
Later … (6 comments)
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pa: 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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pa: Any of you Lehigh Valley PA people know someone lookin' for a job? - 12/03/07 12:29 PM
No, it's not for a CEO or even a Manager... but it's 'in Real Estate' and it's a jobby job. Moreso on the Abstract end.
Data Entry/Research - $10/hr, Mon.-Fri., with Benefits Must type 40wpm, Real Estate or mortgage experience preferred
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pa: I AM SO SICK OF "BUSINESS ARRRANGEMENTS" - 12/03/07 11:13 AM
I like the part where the companies are allowed to deny they committed any illegal acts. For those of you that use some of these Title Companies, do you ever ask your contacts "what's up with this..."?
Just curious. If I was using FA for example - I'd want a thourough understanding as … (4 comments)
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pa: First Time Home Buyers - State Grants - 11/14/07 03:56 PM
If anyone in the public is interested, email me and I will be happy to accompany you to this event.When: Tuesday, December 4, 2007, 6:00 PM Where: Horsham Township Library435 Babylon Rd , PA 19044570-498-0502 Description: Come learn about grants available through the state for first time homebuyers. Designed to get … (4 comments)
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pa: YO HOUSE LOOKS LIKE A TOILET - 11/14/07 03:35 PM
Ok, it looks like a 'dump', 'a pot to piss in'. 'the head', the can' , the poop coop', 'Flushing NY'...
Where's the wife that has to clean that bowl? [ oh, so sexist]
WORLD TOILET ASSOCIATION???? Who the heck belongs to the WTA?
http://www.usatoday.com/news/offbeat/2007-11-09-mr-toilet_N.htm
SUWON, South Korea - Sim Jae-duck has made his … (4 comments)
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pa: LET MY PEOPLE ....errrrrr AfBA's GO !!!! - 11/14/07 09:32 AM
Since this blog should put me over the 100K total, I'll revert to my 'roots' and rant about ABA's (or correctly, AfBA's) and how....... I HATE THEM.
What is an AfBA? "An AfBA is an arrangement to share or refer business between two different companies involved in providing services in the closing … (24 comments)
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pa: 13 teams to choose - Schill stays with the Red Sox - 11/06/07 03:47 PM
One year deal is being reported..... - Salary at $13 million with $8 mil guaranteed. I'm happy for him. He nails a couple World Series rings, big contributor to the team.
I personally don't like the dude (when he opens his flappin' jaws), but I DO like him on the mound. Be … (9 comments)
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pa: Off Topic (non-Real Estate)... Gibline/Giblink - 11/06/07 03:09 PM
Gibline or Giblink.. ???
I must have been hiding under a rock as I just heard about this Make a Bizzion Dollars ..... (OK - I'm exaggerating).. Anyone 'join' or check out this Money Making opportunity (?).
Some info passed my way today and I was asked to research this company. On the … (3 comments)
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