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Mortgage Pro Week In Review - 3/31/08 through 4/06/08

So my husband has just complained for the 15th time about how much time I'm spending on this post... well there were 51 pages of mortgage blogs to review! If you are a "newbie" (and there were a ton of them this week...) please look not only at WHAT people wrote - but HOW they wrote it and the PICTURES they included in their posts! LONG posts with no pictures are never going to get the "press" no matter how well you write!

Justin Williams

First UP...

Justin Williams - Loan Officer
Virginia Beach, VA

Who wrote a GREAT blog about a FREE real estate video sharing website! This is really helpful to me since I'm trying to learn more. THANKS JUSTIN! If you're trying to help your agents grow their business - and want to understand video better - I this this is solid information! (I also liked the SELF EMPLOYED Post!!)

And along those same Video Lines

Mary Anne Daly, CMPS
Mill Valley, CA

Had Me Laughing OUT LOUD about "Who's That... Cause It Sure Ain't Me Caught on Tape!!!" Hadn't really thought about the fact "everybody" looks a little heavier on VIDEO!! I kept thinking maybe I should order a few as gifts for a couple of agents! LOL!

I like the blogs from this whole TEAM! danny

Danny Thornton
Roswell, GA

I especially thought this was one to bookmark for a rainy day! Maybe I'm the only one - but if I'm working iwth an agent who's having a rough day - I send them links to blogs like this! (Congratulations on 400 POSTS!!! WOW!)

Repeating her appearance is...

Janet Guilbault, California Mortgage Expert
Walnut Creek, CA

Janet writes about how sad she is to see those 20 something year olds leave lending - her experience with this changing of the guard is definately worth the read. (HEY NEWBIES! Did you see that one of her posts had 86 comments this week???)

larry Another person writing about quitting was...

Larry Penilla, Northwest Indiana Mortgages - Home Loans
Dyer, IN

The Fern and the Bamboo: This is another one to Bookmark for a not so great day! (I also liked his blog for FAMILIES!)

This is one of the best series for homebuyers I've seen!!!

Don Draughn - Mortgage Professional
Rochester, NY

These posts for Localism on "I Want To Buy A Home ..." are great!

I am always looking for ways to intereact with clients and agents in new ways joey

Hemet Home Loan Guy, Joey Aszterbaum
Hemet, CA

Explains how to increase business with a TWITTER Tutorial! This is a great way to let folks know about the next "Boomlet'!

In reading the mortgage blogs... there were SEVERAL misleading ones

Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- New Jersey mortgage -- FHA mortgages
Cherry Hill, NJ

Of course - this one was NOT. Jeff's insight and consumer advocacy is impressive!

I really thought this was CLEVER!! brian

Brian Foxworth
Columbia, SC

Top 10 Things That Have NOT Changed in Mortgage Lending!!

And then Sarah (and Jennifer) wrote about the BIG Changes we are all seeing! sarah

Sarah Eubanks ~ Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public

This is an important story for us all...

And then there's mine. eleanor

Eleanor Thorne, Cary Mortgage Loans
Cary, NC

I forecasted what I see for the future of rates. Hope you like it!

Next week Jeff's doing this! If you are interested in hosting the Review please contact him!

Posted by Eleanor Thorne, Cary Mortgage Loans on 04/07/2008 09:50 AM

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22 Comments on Mortgage Pro Week In Review - 3/31/08 through 4/06/08

hey, these are really cool to read. What must one do to be recognized on here

04/06/2008 10:28 PM

by Dave Woodson (Indigo Financial Group Inc.)

Elanor, thank you for the kind mention. I have to agree that if I come across someone that is down, I try to send them something that will cheer them up.

04/06/2008 11:30 PM

by Danny Thornton (Home America Mortgage, INC.)

Hi Eleanor. Thanks for the mention, for your good advice and help. You are a real pro.

04/07/2008 01:03 AM

by Hemet Home Loan Guy, Joey Aszterbaum (Patrion Mortgage)

Eleanor - great review as always. Such a resource on mortgage advice!

04/07/2008 06:06 AM

by Stanton Homes - Penny Hull: Raleigh Area Custom Home Builder (Stanton Homes Inc - Raleigh Custom Homes)

Eleanor - great picks! I was actually able to read most of those blogs and I agree all are featured posts! I know it must take some time to go through all of those and pick a few to feature!

04/07/2008 08:44 AM

by Naoma Doriguzzi -Wachovia Mortgage (Wachovia Mortgage, FSB)

Hey guys! Thanks for looking at these post!

Naoma! HAPPY BIRTHDAY (late!)

Dave - you wrote some good stuff - why don't you volunteer to do the week in review... The first time I did it I didn't think I'd done anything worthy of mentioning! It's VERY eye opening!!!

04/07/2008 09:02 AM

by Eleanor Thorne, Cary Mortgage Loans (Meridian Residential)

Hey, Eleanor. Thanks for the mention and for the complement. I greatly appreciate it.

04/07/2008 09:17 AM

by Don Draughn - Mortgage Professional (High Point NC Mortgages)

Very nice work Eleanor! I missed a few of these but will catch up on my reading a little bit later.

04/07/2008 10:35 AM

by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

Hey thanks again Eleanor! I appreciate your work and I'm humbled by your kind words and recognition. I'm gonna check out the others too. There's a lot of talent, information, and inspiration here @ ActiveRain.com.

04/07/2008 10:57 AM

by Larry Penilla, Northwest Indiana Mortgages - Home Loans (First Mortgage Corporation)

Great post! Highlighting others is always nice. I am going to check out a few of these... please check out mine sometime. I am in Charlotte, NC. Your next door neighbor...

04/07/2008 11:38 AM

by Olan Carder (Myers Park Mortgage)

Eleanor ~ Thanks for the nod. I think I need a new photo though! :-) Talk with you soon...

04/07/2008 12:03 PM

by Sarah Eubanks ~ Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public (Hill Valley Financial Services)

Very good review and you picked some real winners! Cool!

04/07/2008 12:18 PM

by Leesa L. Finley, REALTOR® (Circa Properties)

Eleanor -Thank you for including me in your Week in Review - all of these posts were very good. I enjoyed your insight about the future of Interest Rates -my Crystal Ball has been a bit foggy lately. I've been employing the philosophy "Lock 'em while you got 'em!" Thanks again!

04/07/2008 01:19 PM

by Brian Foxworth (Palmetto South Mortgage )

Good Job Eleanor!

A nice collection this week.

04/07/2008 01:53 PM

by Mike Mueller (Patagonia Finance)

Wonderful review Eleanor.

I read a lot of mortgage folks' blogs. I love them. It helps me keep up with what's going in their field because it definately impacts how I handle buyer calls.

Thanks.

04/07/2008 03:01 PM

by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate

Eleanor - Great Resource here!! Bookmarked for future reference! Thanks for showcasing these links, top notch!!

04/07/2008 06:29 PM

by Justin Williams - Loan Officer (Prosperity Mortgage)

Nice work on this, Eleanor! I've read about half of these bloggers, and now thanks to your efforts have found a few more to add to the list.

04/07/2008 11:28 PM

by John Novak - Las Vegas and Henderson NV Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)

Thanks for your hard work Eleanor. I will bookmark this and read it later.

04/07/2008 11:46 PM

by Portland Oregon Real Estate >> Wayne B. Pruner, GRI (Oregon First)

Nice job I have read a few of these but in todays market the mortgage people are getting quite a bit of press. Until this mess is over with they will continue to be evaluated with some concern.

04/08/2008 05:32 AM

by Terry Westbrook ~ Realtor(R) Grand Rapids Mi Ada/Cascade Real Estate (Five Star Real Estate, LLC Grand Rapids , MI)

Great job, I know how hard you much have worked on this but we all appreciate your time and effort!

04/08/2008 08:13 AM

by Lake Norman Real Estate ~ Diane Aurit (RE/MAX at the Lake)

Eleanor..... I thought I had gotten to this. I remember reading it, just never commented I guess. I need to slow down and get a life.

In any case, can you put this in cliff note format. Looks like you picked some great posts, but I haven't had time to get to any...

Overall, nice job and thanks for doing this again. We need to get more people to take the weekly challenge. And thanks for the polite mention.

04/13/2008 05:36 PM

by Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages -- Mortgages (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc)

Great Post looks like i have a little catching up to do.

04/13/2008 07:15 PM

by Jay McGillicuddy~Real Estate Broker (Prudential Verani Realty)

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