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ActiveRain Meetup after a LONG absence

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Mortgage and Lending with SWBC Mortgage 410-960-2061 NMLS 196068

Hello Old Friends and Friends to be!

 

My last ActiveRain post was in 2019, I had no idea it had been that long!  I had to update my profile photo since the photo that was on my blog showed my daughter, who is now 19!  I'd say we have both changed a bit! 

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I have stayed in touch with many of my ActiveRain friends, but fell off the blogging wagon.

Not long ago, @margaret rome let me know that there was going to be an ActiveRain meetup in Georgetown in November because Brian England was coming into town.  Margaret had been encouraging me to get back to the Rain, and each time we talked I remembered what fun it was to blog, learn and connect here. I still procrastinated jumping back in.  The meetup was a great opportunity to reconnect and re-engage.

It was so much fun to chat in the car ride to Georgetown with Margaret and @andrea bedard and then to see old friends and meet new ones!  The restaurant chosen, Martin's Tavern, had so much history and the food was delicious.  A long day, but so enjoyable!  If you haven't posted in a while, jump back in.  If you get a chance to meet up in person, do it! I bet it will be well-worth the drive!maryland mortgage mamamaryland mortgage mamamaryland mortgage mamamaryland mortgage mamamaryland mortgage mama

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Not pictured, the lovely Tess and Mike Cooper's beautiful bride and sweet granddaughter.

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Warm Regards,

Bridget McGee  Maryland Mortgage Mama  NMLS# 196068  SWBC Mortgage.   410-960-2061 EHO   bridget.mcgee@swbc.com or www.marylandmortgagemama.com

 

If you are considering purchasing a home in Maryland and want to be sure you are mortgage ready, my brother Tony and I will be happy to help! We help to make the mortgage process a pleasure! 

If you already own your home, we are happy to provide a no-cost mortgage review to help you to determine if refinancing may be in your best interest.  Please contact me at 410-960-2061.

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Ralph Gorgoglione
Metro Life Homes - Palm Springs, CA
California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407

I remember the meetups from years ago.  It was really fun and interesting to meet everyone in person.

Nov 07, 2024 12:07 AM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

We used to do them fairly regularly! It was always interesting and fun.  Hope you get to one soon! 

Nov 07, 2024 12:51 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello and Welcome Back, Bridget - I have often said I am grateful that there is no mandatory check-in requirement for ActiveRain membership.  Enjoy the experience whenever you can.  

Nov 07, 2024 01:49 AM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

Thank you for the welcome and the reminder to go easy on myself...don't have to write every day, but good to be here! 

Nov 07, 2024 12:52 PM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Yes indeed catching up with old friends is such a treat. Glad to read Margaret was persistent as I see everyone had a great time.

Nov 07, 2024 04:36 AM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400  and I  have been friends for quite a while now and it all started because of ActiveRain!  It was so fun! 

Nov 07, 2024 12:53 PM
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

It was great meeting you Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee and everyone else in DC. Martin's Tavern was the perfect place for the meetup with so much history visited by numerous Presidents and now many famous Rainers!

Nov 07, 2024 04:43 AM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

Great to meet you Buzz Mackintosh ! They will have to update their info sheet to add a 3rd page to add us on their for posterity! 

Nov 07, 2024 12:54 PM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

Welcome back! I recently returned after a looooooong break. It's been great!

Nov 07, 2024 05:03 AM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

What brought you back? What changes have you noticed Doug Rogers ?

Nov 07, 2024 12:54 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee good morning, Bridget, and welcome back! That Brian England sure has a way of getting people together!

Nov 07, 2024 05:06 AM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

Thanks so much! It seems to be that Brian is a connector.  He has a really lovely way about him and it was fun to meet Tess and learn about their project in Arizona!

Nov 07, 2024 12:55 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It was such a nice lunch and I am glad that I got to meet you and that it has hopefully spurred you to get active in the Rain again!

Nov 07, 2024 05:58 AM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

Glad to be back! Thanks for being a catalyst!

Nov 07, 2024 12:56 PM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Sit in the cubical actually owned by broker Althea T Kippes. As it turns out Althea met at Activerains Meetup a decade ago is now my broker in effect. She correctly identified me as an agent did open house from 20 years ago. When we both started out.   

Nov 07, 2024 02:05 PM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

Love the way things work out when folks get connected!  Great story, thanks! 

Nov 07, 2024 03:39 PM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

 

This was taken some time ago. Unfortunately the member on the far right has left us.  Sadly.  Sam Shueh meet up

Nov 07, 2024 02:09 PM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

A beautiful photo, sending prayers for peace to all who loved her.

Nov 07, 2024 03:39 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

welcome back and the event looks like a wonderful one...we need more meetups in the 'Rain

Nov 08, 2024 12:26 AM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

It was so lovely.  It just takes folks putting out the invite...if one or many show up, it's always a good time! 

Nov 22, 2024 08:09 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

What a great way to get back into the Rain. Well done, glad you did, I look forward to meeting up with all your Washington and Baltimore area rainers sometime in the not too distant future.

Nov 08, 2024 12:08 PM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

Thanks, I am so glad I did too! You are in an area with lots of great rainers, I'd recommend setting up a meetup, it's great fun to get out from behind the computer and get belly to belly!

Nov 22, 2024 08:08 AM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

Hi Bridget, replying to your earlier comment... The main catalyst was switching to a new market with zero database/. Many of the folks who were active back in my day have moved on. Blog posts seem to get less interaction, but that could be due to me being a ghost on here for years. 

Nov 08, 2024 12:28 PM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

Let's think of ourselves as ninja's! We have been working in the background on other projects, now it's time to bring it back! 

Nov 22, 2024 08:07 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Bridget:

Welcome back to the Rain and hope to hear lots more from you. What a nice way to re-engage with a wonderful meet-up with some terrific people and a featured post. I remember meeting you in 2012 in Annapolis at an AR meet-up!

Jeff

Nov 08, 2024 04:19 PM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

Wow Jeff, was it that long ago?! I didn't realize, it seems almost like yesterday!  Definitely some awesome people here! So good to see you!

Nov 22, 2024 08:06 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Sometimes all you need is that wanna meet up to get you back on track and then it’s all of to the races from there.
Nov 08, 2024 08:29 PM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

Hi Laura, It's so great to "see" you again!! I am excited to be back! 

Nov 22, 2024 08:04 AM
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

I read the post by Brian England about your recent MeetUp. Lots of fun for all or you. I have followed you on AR and look forward to your posts.

Nov 11, 2024 10:23 AM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

Thanks Juan! I look forward to learning more about you and your business! 

 

Nov 22, 2024 08:04 AM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Welcome back to the "Hood" Bridget. We all need toremember the old and welcome the new so look forward to your new posts.

As we say here in Arizona, glad you are "Back in the Saddle Again". Jeff

 

Nov 11, 2024 03:57 PM
Anthony Kirlew

Hey Jeff, it's always nice to run into my fellow Arizonan's in the Rain.

Do we have any meetups planned? I know the holidays are upon us, so perhaps we should schedule one in Q1 2025.

The last one I attended, was in the East Valley back around 2018. 

I will tag Brian England as he may know something or be able to help round the troops for a meetup. 

Nov 17, 2024 04:05 PM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

Thanks for the kind welcome!! I look forward to dancing in the Rain again! 

Nov 22, 2024 08:03 AM
Dinah Stallworth-Lewis
Priority Real Estate LLC - 318.332.8281 - Natchitoches, LA
NATCHITOCHES, LA HOMES FOR SALE

Bridget,

Welcome back, it looks like you all had a great time reconnecting.   What a beautiful picture of you and your daughter.   Thanks for sharing.

Nov 11, 2024 10:14 PM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

Thanks so much!  It was a lovely lunch.  That was just a quick selfie after a swim meet (hers!).  I need to have my husband (we call him Papa Razzi) take a new profile pic, but also wanted to update the much older pic of my daughter and I that was on here for so long!

Nov 22, 2024 08:02 AM
Anthony Kirlew
PLACE, Brokered by eXp Realty. Member, Group 46:10 Network - Gilbert, AZ
Helping You Make Fiscally Sound Real Estate Deals!

Hi Bridget, it seems that life and business get in the way, but we always find our way back to this great community.

It's nice to see another Marylander. That is where I am originally from and where I started my real estate career; first working for a developer, then as an agent, and then as a mortgage lender. I moved out to AZ in 2007, and have stayed on the agent side of the business.

Nov 17, 2024 04:02 PM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

Sounds like you have had quite a career in real estate!  I look forward to learning more!  Where in Maryland were you?

Nov 22, 2024 07:59 AM
June Piper-Brandon
Coldwell Banker Realty - Baltimore, MD
Creating Generational Wealth Through Homeownership

Welcome back! I had to bow out at the last minute and couldn't go to the meetup. I accepted a nomination to be the vice chair of the Housing Opportunity Committee and we had training and I couldn't do both. 

Nov 17, 2024 08:09 PM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

That is a great reason to miss it!  Hope it was a great meeting, can't wait to hear/read all about it! 

Nov 22, 2024 07:58 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

 

 

Andrea Bedard and Margaret Rome

It was so nice to see everyone again. I didn't realize how long it had been. Here's two of the lovely AR members; Andrea Bedard and Margaret Rome. 

Nov 23, 2024 09:32 AM