Last week I wrote an article that got me lots of attention, a feature in the Activerain newsletter called "The foreclosure that never had to happen", and calls from agents and mortgage brokers from around the United States, and even an e-mail from a congressman's office. It made for one busy day
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11/29/2008
One of my clients called me today and asked if I knew where to get, "Merry Christmas - We've Moved" cards, because they seemed to have looked everywhere and just couldn't find them. They called me in the hopes that I would have an answer. I said I didn't, but I would post it within Activerain, my
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11/29/2008
Your clients have got themselves a great 30 year fixed rate loan at a wonderful rate of 5.5%. So they close on their home and that is when the letters start. Refinance! Save money each month! Pay off your credit card bills! Heck these letters start before the house has even closed because of the
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11/28/2008
Today is Friday, November 28, 2008 and it is time for another breakdown of homes sales in the Washington County, Oregon market. This week the stats came out for September 2008 versus September 2007 and the numbers are pretty amazing.With the average drop in home pending sales in Washington County
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11/28/2008
To me this sounds like a silly question and the same with my friends who are even of different religious backgrounds from me. They tell me that it's what I believe in and they would never be offended by me wishing them a Merry Christmas, just as I'm not offended by them wishing me a Happy Hanukka
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11/27/2008
Gobble, Gobble, Gobble (I would like to thank everyone for choosing me as the food of choice when it comes to saying thanks) Gobble, Gobble (This is my Thanksgiving thanks, translated by Todd) Gobble? (What do I have to be thankful for?)Gobble, Gobble (I have a lot to be thankful for) Gobble, Gob
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11/27/2008
One of my clients who owned rental properties prior to me knowing him had one of them he wanted to put on the market because the clients weren't paying their rent. I advised him that if they weren't paying, then more than likely, the property was going to be in less than salable condition when t
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11/26/2008
Well, this is a loaded question, but I can tell you that on my website, I have links to all the area schools and the report card given to them by the state. As for my kids? Well, they are home taught, the teachers are all right, not a lot of kids per class, but recess with dad is a lot of fun.For
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11/26/2008
If you have never been on a listing appointment for an expired listing, then let me tell you when you finally do, you are in for a real treat. The one thing I can tell you about your appointment is that the seller wants to sell. Its your job to find out why it didn't sell and how to fix it all i
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11/25/2008
Please don't judge me too harshly until you read the whole post. I didn't do it, but I still have an urge to go back and steal from this REO for the greater good. You see I am married with three kids. I've had tough times in my life and if you listen to the news everyday, you would think the bank
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11/24/2008
