Date: Apr. 11, 2009 Tags: Refinance Options, Refinance Home Loan, Refinance Negative Equity, Refinancing A Home Loan, New Fannie Mae Loan, New Freddie Mac Loan, 105 Loan To Value, 80 Loan To Value, Lower Interest Rate, Get A Mortgage With A Lower Rate This could be BIG.  Many homeowners today can't sell or refinance because the value fo their home is underwater.  This means they owe more than the home is worth.  This week, the new 75Billion dollar plan to allow people whose ... Read Full Story

Date: Feb. 10, 2009 Tags: Bobby Mcferrin, Inspirational Videos, Attitude Improvement Video, Altitude Determined By Attitude In "interesting times" like those of today, one needs to look outside themselves for inspiration.  I woke up today stressed, but I made a conscious decision to remain postive and productive.  I watched a great video about deciding to make a difference.  Attitude is so important in everything we do.  Once you watch the video below and sign... Read Full Story

Date: Jan. 20, 2009 Tags: Cioppino, Italian Fish Stew, Italian Fish Soup, Realtor Video, Minnesota Real Estate Agent, Creative Video, Selling Homes With Video, Video Marketing For Realtors OK, you might be asking yourself- "what does this video have to do with real estate?"  Well, the answer is everything.  In real estate, we sell dreams, special times with family, and memories.  Otherwise, we are selling houses.  I prefer to sell homes.  Are you selling ... Read Full Story

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I recently completed the CDPE-Certified Distressed Property Expert designation.  I thought the program was EXCELLENT.  I would highly recommend it to any Realtor looking to work with distressed properties.  That being said, I wanted to announce the news to the world.  The CDPE institute created a template for recent graduates to use.  This is only available if you are in their advanced program-which is $99 per month.  By the way, I love that program as well. ... Read Full Story

I recently received an email with links to three excellent sites for relocation information.  These links will provide value regardless of where ever you are moving to.  I framed the title of this entry with cities around Edina MN where I live.  If you are moving to Minneapolis or St Paul or one of the 7 counties that make up the Twin Cities area and need more relocation assistance please reach out and I will be as helpful as I can.  If you want to learn about the Twin Cit... Read Full Story

Date: Nov. 30, 2008 Tags: Minnesota Fha Loans, Minnesota Fha Mortgages, Minnesota 203k, Mn 203k, Minnesota Fha 203k, Mn Fha 203k, Rehab Loan Funding, Fha Rehab Loan, Fha Rehab The FHA 203 K streamline is back in our arsenal of mortgage programs.  Until recently there was just one investor in town offering the 203K.  That has changed.  Out of necessity, there needs to be a program that will allow qualified borrowers to obtain financing for properties that need a little b... Read Full Story

Date: Nov. 23, 2008 Tags: Real Estate Show, Mortgage Show, Real Estate Tv Show, Home Show, Real Estate Tax Law Changes, Real Estate Opportunities, Free Real Estate Investment Book, Real Estate Youtube Video One of the things we do in the Twin Cities is produce a mortgage and real estate show called Dollars & Sense.  We've been producing the show for the past 5 years.  While it doesn't bring in that much new business, it is a great way to stay in front of past customers-which ... Read Full Story

Date: Nov. 22, 2008 Tags: Internet Marketing, Internet, Marketing Guru, Net Tips And Techniques, Online Marketing, Marlon Sanders I have purchased many different products from various internet "gurus" over the past 24 months.  One of my favorites-and most affordable- is Marlon Sanders.  He has learning modules that are progressive and give you the skills you need.  Most are really inexpensive-$59-79.  If you are looking for great product and great service-you ... Read Full Story

Date: Nov. 11, 2008 Tags: God Bless The Usa, Lee Greenwood, Veterans, Veterans Day Like many of the readers, you have had a grandparent, parent, or relative in the Military.  Today we remember their service to others.  My deceased Grandfathers flag is proudly displayed in our home.  He didn't die in the service but served in WWII and is buried out at Fort Snelling along with my deceased father-in-law.  The Government has an official site: http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/... Read Full Story