norwalk: Countrywide Home Loans: The Real Story (Informative Blog) - 08/17/07 03:39 PM
 
 
Sincerely,
Nima Rezvan
Home Loan Consultant
Countrywide Home Loans
48 Westport Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
203.913.6016 (direct)
203.845.2363 (fax)
Nima_Rezvan@countrywide.com (email)
http://www.MyNima.com (website)
Countrywide, America's #1 Home Loan Lender
The highest compliment my clients can give me is the referral of their friends, family and business partners.
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norwalk: First Time Home Buyer Blog: Items Needed For Home Loan/Mortgage Application - 08/04/07 02:11 AM

Dear Reader,
This is a great blog for new first time home buyers across the country not just Connecticut.  The following list of items has been compiled for your convenience. You will need to bring this information to your mortgage application in order to expedite the processing of your mortgage loan.
All questions welcome! Visit my Countrywide Home Loans Website by clicking here: Countrywide Home Loans

A check for your credit report and appraisal Your residence addresses for the past two years Names, addresses and phone number of your landlords for the past two years Present value of all real estate … (2 comments)

norwalk: The Power of Active Rain E-Networking turns into Face-to-Face Networking! - 07/30/07 12:25 AM

Got Active Rain?  I would like to share with you another positive ActiveRain Real Estate Network story.  On Tuesday July 24, 2007 around noon time, I was on my way back from a family vacation in Newport, Rhode Island when before leaving the resort I remembered that there was a very nice real estate broker that I e-networked with here on http://www.activerain.com/ .  I contacted Linda Davis and I asked her if she was available today.  Although it was almost last second, Linda Davis made room in her busy schedule to meet me in person.  She notified me that she had an … (11 comments)

norwalk: 10 Things Borrowers Should Avoid When Applying For A Mortgage - 06/09/07 11:08 AM
 
Dear Reader,
Today I want to take time to educate the borrower (applicant) on things not to do when getting ready to apply for a home loan.  With recent sub-prime mortgage meltdown, mortgage guidelines tightening and interest rates on the rise in the past 3 weeks in a row, I believe all consumers should be more cautious before applying for a purchase loan or a refinance loan with a lender of your choice.  An educated applicant is essential in this market and it is my duty to try to educate you so that you get approved for a mortgage product of your … (9 comments)

norwalk: Judgement Day? Top 5 things effected by Interest Rates sky-rocketing! - 06/07/07 03:03 PM
   
Dear Reader,
I just got out of my hot tub and figured now that I have relaxed a bit, why not blog about "Judgement Day" or otherwise known as May 7, 2007.  Today the interest rates went up significantly and effectively.  Was this a positive effect or a negative effect?  In most cases, it was a negative effect.  I want to blog about who gets effected and how they get effected with some examples.  I started out my day by going in the heated pool and once I was out drying off before I went to the office … (7 comments)

norwalk: Happy Memorial Day America! A special salute to my friends in the military! - 05/28/07 02:57 AM
 
Dear Reader,
Happy Memorial Day America!  I would like to say a special thanks to all of the me and women that serve our country and served our country.  Today is a special day to remember who fought for this land, freedom and our way of life.  We all have to be appreciative of the people who have lost their lives and gotten injured fighting for our beautiful country.  People outside of this country dream of living here in the United States of America.  A special thanks to all of the military men and women for all that they do day in and … (4 comments)

norwalk: Program for Consumers (First Time Home Buyers or Homeowners) - 05/13/07 06:02 PM
 
Dear Reader,
To visit Countrywide Home Loans website now, please click here: Countrywide Home Loans
As a regular blogger and a home loan consultant with Countrywide Home Loans, I would like to blog and inform you about the (H.O.M.E) program.  Countrywide's new Home Ownership Mortgage Education(H.O.M.E.) program officially launched on March 28, 2007. The interactive H.O.M.E. program is a robust on-line curriculum that provides financial and home-buyer education, helping consumers to make informed financial decisions as they pursue and maintain the dream of home ownership.The H.O.M.E. curriculum comprises a five-step learning path, beginning with basic skills and concepts, such as … (0 comments)

norwalk: About: Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce - 04/28/07 10:55 AM
 Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce
Mission/Overview Established in 1889, the Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce has long been committed to the economic vitality of Norwalk, Darien, New Canaan, Weston, Westport, and Wilton. The Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce continually works to advance the concerns of local business, providing beneficial programs, services and opportunities to its members so that they in turn can enhance and grow their business. The Mission of the Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce "To advance the concerns of the Greater Norwalk business community, to provide valuable benefits to its membership, and to ensure that mid-Fairfield County be a … (0 comments)

norwalk: Connecticut Foreclosures: How to avoid a foreclosure! Realtor & Lender Advice! - 03/30/07 02:04 AM
Dear Connecticut Homeowners,
In today's blog I would like to discuss foreclosures.  This is not my favorite word or subject but it must be stated and be available to you just in case you fall into this situation or know of a loved one that does.  You must be pro-active and stay ahead of the foreclosure process.  I viewed a segment today on ABC's Good Morning America and I wanted to share the highlights with you including a link to the actual story on the web.  As an "active" member of this wonderful Real Estate Networking Website:  Active Rain, it is my … (0 comments)

norwalk: Amazing Active Rain Story! Thank You Active Rain for Web Exposure! - 03/24/07 07:48 AM
Dear Reader,
It is 3:00pm Saturday afternoon with beautiful weather I might add.  I am in the car with the family as we are heading north to New Hampshire to a family gathering.  On our way to New Hampshire, we stopped by a Wendy's fast food chain to grab a quick 15 minute late lunch.  I know, most of you know, that I dislike fast food but it was our only chance to have a quick lunch.  I gave my order to the gentleman behind the register and I turn around and see a Realtor.  A very well dressed professional looking … (43 comments)

norwalk: Active Rain is not just Internet networking! - 03/23/07 07:52 PM
Dear Reader,
It is Saturday March 24, 2007 and yesterday afternoon I had the pleasure to meet with a real estate professional that I met on  Active Rain http://activerain.com/  Early last week I noticed Jane Walters had become a new member on Active Rain so I contacted her and welcomed her to the real estate networking website.  I did not know much about Jane Walters so I visited her website http://www.jwalters.prudentialct.com/ and I read more about her.  I noticed that she is a proven real estate professional with over a decade of experience and also a top producer with
  Prudential CT Realty http://www.prudentialct.com/ She … (0 comments)

norwalk: Bait & Switch 101: My definition, Dictionary definition & most recent example! - 02/26/07 06:04 AM
Dear Reader,
In this blog I would like to talk about a form of fraud known as Bait & Switch.  I will share my own mortgage related definition of bait & switch, the dictionary's definition of bait & switch and use an example which I faced late last week.

Dictionary Definition: Bait and Switch
  
Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
A bait and switch is a form of fraud in which the fraudster lures in customers by advertising a product or service at an unprofitably low price, then reveals to potential customers that the advertised good is not available but … (25 comments)

norwalk: 5 Reasons why realtors should co-host open houses with a mortgage professional - 12/21/06 01:15 AM
 
Dear Realtor,
We all know that most realtors host broker open houses and even public open houses but have you ever thought about inviting a mortgage professional to stand beside you?  Take a look at this list and you decide on if it makes sense to invite a loan officer to your next open house.  I will now share the top 5 realtor advantages of having a mortgage professional with you during an open house (Not in any specific order).
 1 - Save Money: Yes, save money!  Do you spend money on fliers, brochures, advertising, catering, etc.?  Well how about you … (20 comments)

norwalk: 3 Secret Tips on appearing in your local newspaper for FREE - 12/15/06 05:30 AM
Attention Real Estate Professionals:
Advertising inside of a newspaper can be very pricey so here are my secrets to appearing in your local newspaper for FREE!  I read blogs everyday that help me out with my Real Estate business so I always enjoy giving back to the on-line community that I am a part of.
On Wednesday night, December 13, 2006 I attended a Business After Hours Holiday Party for the Fairfield, Connecticut Chamber of Commerce http://www.fairfieldctchamber.com/ .  I knew a board member so I asked him to inroduce me to the Real Estate Professionals that were there that night first … (140 comments)

norwalk: Weekly Economic Update - 07/12/06 01:35 PM
Orders to U.S. factories for manufactured goods rose by 0.7% in May, significantly better than the 0.1% increase analysts had been expecting, the Commerce Department reported July 5. Much of the rise stemmed from a 1.6% increase in demand for nondurable products -- items not expected to last more than three years.
The service sector of the economy expanded for a 39th consecutive month in June, albeit at a slower pace than May, according to the Institute for Supply Management's index of activity released on July 6. June's reading of 57 was less than May's index of 60.1 and below analysts' … (3 comments)