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It's the End of the Week! Friday's Lunchtime Musings and Introductions ...

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Mortgage and Lending with NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 IL Lic 031.0006220/WI

 

 

     It's Friday ... and I'm ready for the weekend to start.  I suppose that gives some insight into the week I had this week.  Busy ... Busy ... Busy.  A little of everything.  Appointments, lots of file work, meetings, training sessions with new loan officers, hours of telephone calls and emailing, and of course ... some blogging and online time as well.

     Not that I'm complaining ... no sir or ma'am.  All of these things ... it's what my job is all about and exactly what I want to be doing.  This week it just seemed to come in a gush of activity.  Still, much better than the opGene Mundt Chicago Bancorp chocolate chip cookie/AR postposite problem.

    

    But I'm in the mood for something a little more "light" this afternoon.  Some fun.  Some musings on some of my AR friends perhaps? 

     Marilyn sent some homemade cookies into the office with me today.  I'll blame it on the sugar high. 

    

     Gene Mundt Chicago Bancorp pic of Sally & David Hanson, WI agents

    

     While munching on lunch and cookies, I've been catching-up on a little AR.  My eye immediately caught the bright red jacket of Sally Hanson on the Feature Page. 

     Sally's one of my favorite people here on AR.  Forgive me David (her hubby) for saying so ... but Sally's just a doll and a delight.  She dishes it straight and with alot of heart.  The energy and attention she gives to every detail within her work is amazing.  You get the feeling that she probably adopts each and every client she represents. If you haven't had the chance to "meet" Sally ... please do so.  You'll become hooked and a fan just like I have. 

     Gene Mundt Chicago Bancorp Laura Sampson Stager FL pic

      I found Laura Sampson on Twitter first and then scouted her out here on AR too after that.  Laura and I go back and forth with one another on Twitter, chatting about all sorts of things ... but typically get around to kidding each other about our baseball teams.  Her beloved Mets.  My Cubbies.  Neither of us had too much to really kid about this year unfortunately.  Neither team was very funny.

     My appreciation for Laura continues to grow each time we yak electronically.  I've learned lots regarding "green" living and design, staging, travel, picture taking (she has a great eye), humor, and old-fashioned goodness from her.  Laura speaks quietly ... but makes a big impression.  Please try to find her too ...

    

     Anyone that has read many of my posts will know, I'm the father of two boys ... and that Virginia Military Institute Spider Logo/Gene Mundt AR Blogmy younger son, John is a proud '06 graduate of Virginia Military Institute of Lexington, VA.  Attending VMI is a different kind of college experience.  VMI doesn't just educate your child ... it incorporates the whole family into its mystique and fold.  Let's just say, all the Mundts are firm VMI believers. 

     While John attended VMI, we got to see much of the state of Virginia, especially the southwest/Blue Ridge Mountain area where Lexington is located.  We flew in and out of Roanoke many times during his four years as a cadet, and fell in love with this region.  It's on the short list of areas we are considering for retirement when that happens.

Gene Mundt Chicago Bancorp, Damon Gettier Roanoke VA agent pic

    

    Damon Gettier is a broker/realtor in the beautiful City of Roanoke.  I first read Damon's post simply because of his location.  By say ... the second or third post ... I was reading because I saw an intelligent, passionate, dedicated professional. 

     Damon's another agent that delivers it straight.  No games, no softsoap.  I guess that really appeals to me, as it seems to be a continuing, repeating theme here.  With Damon it surely didn't hurt that he also loves the town and area he serves.  He waves that pride like a flag. 

     So for those seeking a hard-working, intelligent, and experienced Roanoke broker/agent that knows the area like the back of his hand ... Damon's your man.  He also makes great reading ... so look him up as soon as you can here on AR.

     Gene Mundt Chicago Bancorp, SarahGray Lamm NC agent pic

     Back-up and move out of the way!  SarahGray Lamm is a human North Carolina tornado.  I never had a sister, but I can tell you ... if I could've picked one, it would have been SarahGray.  I don't think there's anything she can't do if she puts her mind to it. 

     They say that where there is a will, there is a way, but I think with SarahGray it should be said ... where there's a SarahGray, there's a way!  I can imagine that this woman could have hung-in there tough with all us Mundt brothers and taken no prisoners. 

     Sarah's positive "can do" attitude shouts out from her posts' pages.  I can only think that her agent services are carried out the same way.  She speaks with deep and genuine love about the area she services and those she represents.  But I've discovered there is so much more to her than just real estate ... and I like it all.  Drop by Sarah's posts and discover her soon.  You'll be glad that you did.

     Well, my cookies are gone and my lunchtime is over.  I need to get back to work ... but I hope you take the time to click on all the names above, read their great posts, comment, and get to know them as I have.  I believe you will find some new and wonderful friends among them.

     Have a great weekend, and remember ... should you need information or questions answered regarding mortgage lending, credit, credit repair, or financial planning .... give me a shout.  I'll get Marilyn to make some more cookies for us for when we talk  ...

Gene

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Comments (7)

Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!
Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID

What a fun post!!!  And a chance to meet some bloggers I was not familiar with!!!  Love it!!!

Oct 15, 2010 08:37 AM
Donne Knudsen
Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA - Simi Valley, CA
CalState Realty Services

Gene - What a great post!  I love how you have highlighted some of your faves.  Well lunchtime just started for me (its only 1pm here on the left coast) so I'll check out these folks while I eat my salad (trying to cut down on the cookie lunches).  Have a great weekend Gene.  :)

Oct 15, 2010 08:59 AM
Margaret Goss
@Properties - Winnetka, IL
Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate

It's funny how we all have our favorites (you're one of of mine!) that we go back to all the time. 

Oct 15, 2010 09:01 AM
Barb & Sal Dragotta
Macomb, MI
Macomb County Michigan

Gene...and what a fun lunch it was indeed; don't think that you had too much sugar since you spread it around very well.  That was a nice thing that you did today.  so week well ended & job well done.  Take a bow.

Have a great weekend.

Barb & Sal

Oct 15, 2010 12:47 PM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Deborah:  Glad you enjoyed the post and that you're going to check these AR bloggers out ... I think you'll be happy that you did.  Have a great weekend ...

Donne:  I probably should cut down on the cookies too ... you know, trying to keep my girlish figure!  But Marilyn's a food pusher and I'm an addict, no doubt about it!  I shared ... so didn't scarf down too many on my own.  Hope you enjoy my friends and their posts ... 

Margaret:  The feeling is mutual, as you are someone I follow faithfully.  I appreciate your kind words .. and the fact that you'll check these AR posters out.  Enjoy the upcoming weekend ...

Barb & Sal:  Thank you!  It was an easy thing to share knowledge of these people's talents.  They've all become special to me over time.  I hope you learn to enjoy and get to know them well too.  I'm betting the fall colors are spectacular up your way??  Enjoy!

Gene

 

Oct 15, 2010 02:15 PM
Damon Gettier
Damon Gettier & Associates, REALTORS- Roanoke Va Short Sale Expert - Roanoke, VA
Broker/Owner ABRM, GRI, CDPE

Gene, I just happened on your blog this evening and I wanted to thank you for the kind words about the Roanoke region and me.  You will be happy to know that we are having our first cold snap of the fall and temperatures are in the low 40's tonight.  I expect the leaves will be beautiful this year and I can't wait.  I will post some pictures once the leaves start turning.

Thanks Again, I hope you have a peaceful weekend!

Oct 15, 2010 04:00 PM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Damon:  Glad you stopped by.  Sounds like you're getting a little cooler out your way just as it is here in IL.  Makes for great football weather in VA ... and great watching too.  Enjoy the fall days and the colors they offer ...

Gene 

Oct 16, 2010 01:23 PM