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Gene Mundt's Holiday News and Cheer - December 22, 2014

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Mortgage and Lending with NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 IL Lic 031.0006220/WI
http://www.genemundt.com

 

First, I want to thank you again for your business and support offered during this past year and beyond.  I, my team, and my family all appreciate it greatly.
 
I hope this message finds you and yours enjoying all the fun and joy the Holiday Season brings.  Below, you'll find some timely tips, info, recipes, and more to help you amp-up your Holiday celebrations.
 
Enjoy ... stay safe ... and spread the love and cheer this Season holds ...

 

Gene

 

 

 

32 Easy And Inexpensive Ways To Keep Kids Entertained This Holiday Season ...
 
Otherwise they’ll never stop asking, “Can we open presents yet?”     (MORE ...)

 

Taking Better Party Photos with Your Smartphone ...
 
Enjoying a night out or party with friends presents the perfect photo opportunity. Unfortunately, all of those places have tricky lighting conditions and, chances are, you're not hauling a camera with you, so those shots need to be made with your smartphone.

 

 
But using a smartphone doesn't mean you can't get great photos. Follow these five smartphone photo tips and you'll get shots of friends you'll be proud to share.   (MORE ...)
 

 

RO-tel it on the Mountain party bites …
 
Trust me, you’ll wanna “RO-tel it on the mountain” when you take your first bite! 

 

"Click" on the picture below for the recipe ...
 
http://pearls-handcuffs-happyhour.blogspot.com/2012/07/ro-tel-it-on-mountain.html

 Looking for ways to reduce your energy and water use?  Who isn't! 

 
energySMART is offering a FREE energy-saving kit to each Nicor Gas customer household. For more info & to request your FREE energy-saving kit, click HERE!
 

 Holiday Fire Safety Tips ...

 
The holiday season is one of the most dangerous times of the year for household fires, so take note of these tips to reduce your risk.   (MORE ...)

 

FREE Things to Do In Chicago with Your Family/Kids: Website/Ideas ...
 
"Click" on each link below to go to the websites!

 

 

RECIPE:  Apple and Cinnamon Whole Grain Breakfast Strata ...
 
"Click" on the picture below for this delicious make-ahead recipe, perfect for a Holiday Morning ...

 

http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-apple-cinnamon-whole-gr-137484

 10 Tips for Throwing an Awesome, but Cheap, 2015 New Year’s Eve Party ...

 
The year 2014 is quickly coming to a close. What will you be doing when the ball drops?  Hopefully not sitting alone, feeling sorry for yourself because you’re too broke to host your friends.
 
A rockin’ New Year’s Eve party doesn’t have to be expensive. Check out the video below in which "Money Talks News" savings expert Stacy Johnson shares his tips on how to throw a cheap, yet awesome, end of the year bash.   (MORE ...)

 

A HANDY REMINDER for those that Closed a Mortgage with me during 2014 ...
 
I'll be sending out a copy of your HUD Closing Statement (for use in filing tax returns) very soon. 
 
Be watching for an upcoming mail delivery soon!  Questions?  Contact me!
 

 

Happy Holidays to All!

  

 Gene Mundt

Mortgage Lender  -  NMLS #216987  -  IL Lic. #0006220

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Gene Mundt, Mortgage Originator,  40+ years of #mortgage experience, will offer you exemplary mortgage service and advice when seeking:  #Conventional, #FHA, #VA, #Jumbo, #USDA, and Portfolio Loans in #Chicago and the greater Chicagoland region, including:  The #Lincoln-Way Area, #Will County, (#New Lenox, #Frankfort, #Mokena, #Manhattan, #Joliet, #Shorewood, #Crest Hill, #Plainfield, #Bolingbrook, #Romeoville, #Naperville, #Wilmington, #Peotone, etc.), #DuPage County, the City of Chicago, #Cook County, and elsewhere within IL and Wisconsin. 

 

Your Referrals & Testimonials are Always Greatly Appreciated! 

 

 

Comments(14)

George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Gene that is a very nice message you put out for Christmas.  Hope you were a good boy in 2014 and Santa does not leave any coal in your stocking :) :) :)

Dec 22, 2014 09:08 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

ALWAYS a good boy, George Souto ... always!  Just ask the Mrs.!  Hoping we all have a more positive and prosperous 2015 ...

Gene

Dec 22, 2014 10:27 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

It's not often I bookmark a post, but you had me at rotel.  

Dec 22, 2014 11:09 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Happy Holidays Gene. You really have that Rockin' Illinois spirit.

Dec 22, 2014 11:27 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Your newsletters are always appreciated, Gene.  Thank you for this and those you have posted all year.....happy holidays to you and yours.

Dec 22, 2014 11:42 AM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Gene. Great job with your message, it comes through with great sincerity. Hopefully your 2015 will bring you all that you desire.

Dec 22, 2014 06:21 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Excellent holiday message Gene.  Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous new year.

Dec 22, 2014 06:54 PM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Gene, This is just too much two days before Christmas. I hope you had enough time to get all your holiday things done.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

As for your comment to George, I'm sure your were a good boy all year. There is no need to ask your wife. We know what she would say, anyway.

As for next year, You better plan on getting a bigger share of the business because the Mortgage Bankers Assoociation says that the business will be down more than 35%. Ughh. Sorry for that.

Bill Roberts

Dec 22, 2014 11:27 PM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Tammy Lankford .... Love hearing that!  We have a few recipes that we LOVE that have RO-tel in them.  Totally understand.  Enjoy!

We Illini know how to celebrate the Holidays, Noah Seidenberg ...

Gene

Dec 23, 2014 01:23 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

So glad to hear that you enjoy them Ron Marshall ... hearing that's the "carrot" that keeps me posting them!

I'm hoping that 2015 proves to be much better than 2014 for ALL of us, Joe Petrowsky ... Here's to a great New Year ahead!

Gene

Dec 23, 2014 01:24 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Same to you, my friend Roger D. Mucci!  Salute!

Bill Roberts ... I was hoping the newsletter could be something digested slowly during the down times of the Holidays!  As far as the predictions by large associations ... I avoid them.  I've never found them to directly reflect my business anyway.  I prefer to think positively as we move into the New Year and hope for brighter things ...

Merry Christmas .. Happy Holidays to you!

Gene

Dec 23, 2014 01:28 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Merry Christmas, Gene.  This posts gives a little something for everyone.  

Dec 23, 2014 06:08 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Merry Christmas Gene, I hope that you are enjoying a wonderful Christmas!

Thanks for the holiday tips!

Dec 25, 2014 11:13 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

My pleasure, Bob Crane ... and we did have a fantastic Christmas.  Hope yours was good too!  Best Wishes for a great New Year!

Gene

Dec 27, 2014 01:07 AM