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Grateful for the Rain? Yes, but Much More Grateful for the Rainers!

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Mortgage and Lending with SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) NMLS 223495

As the year comes to a close, I'm particularly grateful for Active Rain, and the part it's played in developing my business this year.  But it's not Active Rain, it's you, and others just like you from Hawaii, Alaska, Canada and every one of the lower 48 states who have made 2007 such a pivotal year for me. 

People buy real estate from other people, preferably people they know and trust.  The financing takes place as a transaction between people--not between a person and a "company."

You have touched my life by reading my blog.  I've come to know you, (most of you,) and to like you.  I've developed trust in you by reading your blog.  This is huge. Let me say it once more.  We humans prefer to do business with others that we know, like and trust

I've come to know, like and trust a whole community of people this year through Active Rain.  So let me share my home with you for a minute.  I'm grateful to be able to do so.

Mike in Tucson

Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC): Loan Officer in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona

Comments(48)

Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate
Mike- I read this before, and thought I commented....shoot I must have a new gray hair LOL.....anyway, your message is right on....it is the people here that have made this so wonderful......you have a gret Christmas and I look forward to more of your wonderful posts and pictures of Tuscon.
Dec 23, 2007 03:36 AM
D B
Quakertown, PA
e-PRO, Realtor - Bucks County PA - 610-952-3578

Mike.  I always love reading your posts.  Merry Christmas.  Love the video here

Happy Holidays

Dec 23, 2007 06:41 AM
Judi Morgan
RETIRED - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX Real Estate

Mike, I also have all learned so much here on Active Rain this year.  And made sooo many new friends  here.  It' has been nice to have a place to come to where I can share my real estate life and others understand. 

Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures of Tucson, AZ.  I lived in Scottsdale, AZ for 7 years and remember how beautiful it is there. 

Dec 23, 2007 07:13 AM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

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Dec 23, 2007 08:18 AM
Peggy K.
Grand Property Virtual Tours - Buffalo Grove, IL
Illinois Virtual Tour Provider and Real Estate Photographer

Hi Mike, it is a great place, I agree.  Love the shots, makes me very jealous.  It's 18 degrees with 40 mph winds today.  Wish you were here, don't you!

Dec 23, 2007 08:49 AM
Joan Mirantz
Homequest Real Estate - Concord, NH
Realtor, GRI, CBR, SRES - Concord New Hampshire

Just beautiful Mike...I'm telling you, you should be working for National Geographic!

snowflakeI wish you and your family a Happy Christmas and a wonderous New Year

Dec 23, 2007 01:17 PM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Joan,

How much do they pay?  LOL.  Thanks for the snowflake.  Merry Christmas!

Peggy,

I think you need to read my post You Might Want to Consider Moving to Tucson, Arizona! I'll visit your blog and comment to entice you.  Thanks for commenting.

Mike in Tucson

Dec 23, 2007 01:27 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
And it seems we all are giving back to the community in one way or another...mahalo for all you have given in the rain too Mike!
Dec 23, 2007 01:28 PM
Victoria Wells
Bradley Luxury Real Estate - Greenbrae, CA

hey, Mike, this is awesome, i want to learn to embed movies into my blog...how do you do it? Thank you, I really enjoed it, Merry Christmas and very Happy New Year! Victoria Wells- Marin County, CA

Vawells@comcast.net

Http://www.marinbesthomes.com

 

Dec 23, 2007 03:37 PM
Jesse Clifton
Jesse Clifton & Associates - Fairbanks, AK

Hey, Mike
Greetings from Alaska!  Very well said, btw.  ActiveRain provided the forum, but it's folks like you who make it the great resource that it is.   The pictures are incredible.  Now, if only you had somewhere for me to keep my boat, I might really have to consider Az as a retirement destination.  Merry Christmas, Mike.  Here's to hoping 2008 is a banner year for all of us!

 

 

Dec 23, 2007 03:51 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro
Mike, Merry Christmas!  Your show was very nice!  We drove through Tucson on our way to our son's advanced training graduation at Fort Fort Huachuca.  That was really our only time to be in that part of your state but it was very nice.
Dec 23, 2007 04:00 PM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Placeholder to return comments, Christmas Eve morning

Mike in Tucson

Dec 24, 2007 02:34 AM
Ann Heitland
Retired from RE/MAX Peak Properties - Flagstaff, AZ
Retired from Flagstaff Real Estate Sales
Mike, Thanks for your message. Merry Christmas!
Dec 24, 2007 05:04 AM
Doreen McPherson
Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ
Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

Hi Mike,  Thanks for the reminder of my almost original home.  :)  It is so different here, compared to Tucson. 

Merry Christmas! 

 

Dec 24, 2007 06:03 AM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information
Howdy Mike I want you to know your one of the top members of Active Rain. I am glad I have got to meet you! Have a good one Your friend Dale
Dec 24, 2007 09:50 AM
Arizona Real Estate Associate Broker
MR Realty - Mesa, AZ
Mike - I feel mutual about the friendships and bonds I have made here in the rain. I have enjoyed getting to know you through AR and look forward to meeting you in person soon! What a beautiful presentation of Arizona's beauty in your slide-show, Arizona's beauty is one thing that can't not be reproduced, breath taking sunsets, mountain views and desert landscaping! Nothing like it, thank you for sharing your post. Outstanding! Merry Christmas my friend!! Hear's to a prosperous New Year!
Dec 24, 2007 04:55 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info
Hey I like your method of putting your own comments on the other side - brilliant!
Dec 25, 2007 02:58 PM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Georgina,

Thanks for commenting.  I think putting my comments to the right helps the reader with the conversation.

Candace,

I look forward to meeting you; Happy New Year!

Dale,

It's always good to see you; Happy New Year!

Doreen,

There must be a story behind "...my almost original home."  What is it?

Ann,

You're welcome!  Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year to you.

Mike in Tucson 

Dec 26, 2007 04:43 AM
Doreen McPherson
Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ
Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~
I grew up there!  :) 
Dec 28, 2007 02:10 AM
Billnulls Blog Florida Realty Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
AHWD
Mike- that was beautiful! Happy New Year and thank you!!!
Jan 01, 2008 06:46 AM