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Another One Bites the Dust... Good Bye

With the Florida market continuing to decline and the mortgage market getting tougher and tougher to make a living it is time for me to make a move. To dispel and rumors that maybe floating around ON AR I have gone back to my old business which is GM Commercial & Fleet at one of the largest Dealers in South Florida. I will still be able to do mortgages, but now it will be more of a part-time job rather than full-time.

I will not be leaving AR but now more of my posts will be based on some advantages GM has to offer especially when dealing with a Commercial Sales person.

I wish everyone on Activerain the very best and know the market will turn. However, the mortgage market down here has just gotten to tough for now especially when it comes to brokers.

On the bright side I do ship anywhere in the USA. (hint, hint, hint)

I look forward to posting more about information on the programs available for large and small companies that can help your company grow.

To learn more about what I do: GMFleet

Matthew Blum

Posted by Matthew J Blum - MyFavoriteMortgage.net on 07/21/2008 07:14 PM

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41 Comments on Another One Bites the Dust... Good Bye

JUL

2008

Good Luck Matt...I hope I can still beat your butt in golf even if you are a bigshot car dealer!

Best of luck Matt, understood. I hate to see one of the good guys go part-time, but you have to do what must be done. Take care amigo and keep in touch.

Matthew ~

We never got to know one another here in AR. When I first came to AR we briefly corresponded but nothing further. I trust you made the right decision and hope you make tons of money with GM.

Neal, Anytime you want to play my friend..:-)

Jason, I will still be online now just changing my writing more toward the benifits of GM and Commercial..:-)

Nicholas, Your mouth to god's ear..:-) thank you

Matt, you have my best wishes for success in your new venture and my hopes that you will be happy no matter where life takes you :)

Good luck with your future Matt. I know many who are leaving - including the best I have ever worked with.

Best of luck to you buddy! You ever want to move to Maryland and need a job in the mortgage biz - your hired! No questions asked. been a pleasure knowing you. I feel confident your not gone for long.... This industry needs more Matt Blum's.....

Matt,

another newbie with scant opportunity to get to know you, but I always respected your straight talk and awesome reputation. I do wish you the best and know with that work ethic, you'll be bringing it in hand over fist soon!

Wishing you the very best of luck!

Gerry Suarez, Jr.

Your HUD Loan Pro!

Good luck Matt.... I don't envy your new hours.....

I think there will be many Realtors and mortgage brokers moving onto other pursuits in the next few years. But I am glad you will still be around Matthew.

Matt, I understand fully I am selling Toyota's good luck but isn't GM in some serious trouble especially with trucks. I sincerely hope they pull through they are an American Icon

Matthew... Best of luck in your new (old) endeavour. I am sure you'll do well and we will certainly all miss you here on AR. Please pop in once and a while and visit. No matter what you are doing to earn a paycheck we still care about you!

Matt... as I have said before.... best of luck... and keep in touch. I am sure you will... and golf? did I hear golf?

jeff belonger

We haven't crossed paths much, but I wish you luck nonetheless. Unfortunately, this market is taking some of the good along with the bad.

JUL

2008

Matt - Best of Luck with GM. Glad to hear you are still going to keep with the mortgage end at least part time. Hope to see in the rain soon.

Lot's of good luck to you. Success follows the person who displays it.

Lisa, You know I won't leave everyone..:-) I will be back here still posting..thank you

Simon, Many of us have know other choice...:(

Lewis, Thank you for the offer...But I will take the Sunshine in the winter down here..

Gerry, Thank you

Tom, That is the best part M-F (no nights 1 sat a month and 1 sun a month) Commercial is the place to be

Andrew, Thank you

Hugh, I understand and Toyota is a great product. Actually some of your information maybe wrong though. First off. Toyota has annoucned they dropped all full size trucks from their line up. Also Ford has placed a hold on the 09 F-150 which leaves GM. While sales are down on these type trucks. Companies on the other hand still need them. Plus GM has shifted to produce more Fuel efficient trucks for their customers. (Better than Toyota, Dodge, Nissan, and Ford). In addition I am in the Commercial and Fleet department where NAFA has predicted that sales for Fleets will actually be strong this year because so many companies held off replacing older units that they now need to start to replacing them. I wish you the best with Toyota I know they make a great product.

Steve, I will be back posting more and more stuff..for everyone.:-)

Jeff, You did read it right... Golf

Paul, You are so right so many good people have moved on. Very sad. Thank you for your comment

Sandra, You will my friend.

Nancy, Thank you..

Times are tough right now. Taking care of a family always comes before doing what one wishes to do. Good luck. Things will turn around.

Matthew, here's wishing you the best in your new venture. It's been an interesting journey over the past few years. I just wrote a similar post yesterday on my end, argh.

You are not the only one to leave real estate/mortgage to do something else to pay the bills in this trying market. Best of luck!

MATT- GOOD LUCK, I KNOW THE FEELING, YOUR NOT ALONE! A LOT OF US HAVE MADE OUR REAL ESTATE CAREERS OUR SECOND JOB. GOOD LUCK AGAIN.

Kevin, Thank you for your support.

Duane, Thank you. I wish you the best as well.

James, Thank you

Michael, It is trying times.

JUL

2008

Hi Matt,

Long time no see lol... Love the song...I bit the dust 6 months ago...I'm now working in Loss Mitigation. It's keeping me extremely busy, which is why I haven't been involved in AR for a while. And it's nice to have a steady paycheck :) Like you, I still have my license and still do mortgages part time. Just because we're reinventing our careers doesn't mean we're not there. I haven't posted in months, yet I just got an email from someone interested in buying in Palm Beach County

Wishing you the best and let's keep in touch. Cheryl

good luck

Matt: I always enjoyed your posts and wish you luck. We've all thought about doing something else in the midst of this downturn. May you prosper!

Paul

JUL

2008

Cheryl, I bet you are doing great. I have a friend that went into that and is doing well. I wish you the best.

Jay, Thank you

Paul, Thank you

JUL

2008

Good luck, I'm sure you'll be back. Remember there are a flood of buyers waiting for the election to end.

JUL

2008

Rod, Thank you. Very true but who will actually qualify?

AUG

2008

best of luck to you , and I know you will do great

Matt,

Good luck in the new job! Do you know what the condo financing market is doing now in Florida? How hard to get a mortgage to buy a condo there in Florida? Has there been any relief on taxes and insurance?

AUG

2008

Jason, Thank you

Mike, Not yet.. Very hard in that market. Sorry

AUG

2008

Matt, glad to see you will continue to post. You'll be back in soon.

The market down here's been very tough alright! I wish you success Matt and hopefully we'll see you back in the business before long.

SEP

2008

Rod, Thank you. I hope so.

Tchaka, Thank you

SEP

2008

Stick around Matt and check in regularly..... there aren't enough of us cigar-smokers left to keep the alliance going!

Best of luck to you in your endeavors, and if I know of any of my customers looking to replenish their fleet, we will put your name in the running!

Good Luck Matt. I hope that the auto industry is better for you at this time in your life, however autos may still be a bit of a tiugh sell. I do some work with Auto Dealer's Group of Life Insurance, so if you are in the need, we can assist you. Again, Best of Luck.

SEP

2008

Rob, I do check in everyonce in awhile. Thank you for thinking about me.

Tony, THank you I will keep you in mind

OCT

2008

Matt,

You've been my favorite mortgage guy in the Rain. You're always an encouragement! I'm glad to hear you're still keeping a hand in the lending business, and I look forward to keeping in touch here on your blog.

Mike in Tucson

OCT

2008

Mike, I will continue to post just not as much any more. Thank you for your thoughts

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