What better way to start the New Year than to concentrate on one of the more important subjects in our economy and in our world? Active-Rain is blessed with many things and one of those things happens to be a lot of talented writers within the Real Estate Profession. Here's my attempt to highlight some of the best in regards to the Mortgage Industry....
There's been a lot of non-sense thrown around with what has gone within the Industry. And anytime you use or hear the word 'Fed'....it tends to get intimidating. Matt Heaton wrote one of the more concise and informative tutorials on what The FED is and isn't about.
* "Why does no one in the media understand The FED?" by Matt Heaton
One of the better contributors to the Mortgage side of things here can be found if you do yourself a favor and subscribe to Mr. Ken Cook.
* "The Federal Reserve Board is LYING - YSP All Over Again" by Ken Cook
I'd like now to call a spade a spade. If you are looking for a post that truly exemplifies some of the best Mortgage-Related Insights from the year that was 2007....you'll have to read one of the best in all the land, Jeff Belonger.
* "Active Rain 2007 Year in Review -- Mortgages -- by Jeff Belonger"
To do one of these Reviews and not include the man I perceive to be a bona-fide Legend & Individual we can all aspire to be in the Mortgage Business, Mr. William J. Archambault, Jr. .....would be hazardous to my soul.
* "Your Greatest Year In Real Estate Is Here" by William J. Archambault, Jr.
There was an interesting question brought forth from a very valuable contributor to Active Rain, Mr. Gary Miljour.....
* "Are Wholesale Mortgage Banks putting themselves Out of Business on Purpose?" by Gary Miljour
Whether it is Mortgages or Marketing, this cat is stellar at both. If you're a client, you can be assured to be represented by one of the best. If your a Real Estate Professional, become a sponge and read up....
* "Inman Connect NYC 2008: Making Money From Your Blogging Efforts" by Brian Brady
Many in our Industry may be reluctant to keep abreast of the times and technology before us, Matthew Blum is not and helps to let everyone in on our 'Dirty Little Secret'....we don't work by the hour.
* "Are You Available 24/7 For Your Potential Clients? Don't You Love Technology" by Matthew J Blum
If you are one of those who have a hard time proving your income and are looking to buy or refinance a home, Ricardo does a nice & parsimonious job of laying out the Stated Income product for us all...
* "Stated Income Loans" by Ricardo Bueno
Sometimes the best teachings and advice come from what NOT to do in your line of work. I think Jim does a nice job in this particular case study...
* "Dishonest Lenders" by Jim Ludes
There's a very respectable and time honored tradition on how to deal with problems....it's called presenting solutions. In this post, a guy mentioned earlier who is vast becoming one of my favorite reads from the Mortgage Side of things...tees off...
* "Real Estate: We Broke It--Let's Fix It" by Ken Cook
On that note, I bid thee farewell for this particular evening. I hope you can learn and take something away from these posts that makes your life just a tad easier.
The next two on the map are....
Matthew Rosov 01/07/08 through 01/13/08
Keith Hoffman . 01/14/08 through 01/20/08
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Brian- Sorry....computer problems lead to me inadvertently posting this before it was done. You should read more Mortgage Blogs....it's good for the soul:-)
Marlene - Thanks my dear!
Awesome round up Mortgage Boy ;-)
I know you worked hard on this and it shows. You already know that my favorite type of post to read here is a well-written mortgage post (other than a good roast :)), and you've highlighted some excellent contributers here. Now I better get back to reading and such.....
Jason.... you did a great job here. I loved how you found some gems that I haven't come across. There are at least 4 to 5 that I didn't get a chance to read as of yet. And I am sure it was hard to find some good ones, considering that this review took place right after the holidays, which probably meant that not many blogs relating to mortgages were written this past week. On another note, thanks for that polite mention and the kind words leading up to mentioning my name. thanks
Jennifer - Writing the post and reading the other posts was fun, battling it out with my computer.....not so much. Read away my dear.
Carol - Thank you for taking the time to read.
Jeff - Thanks for allowing me to do this, these Reviews are very important to the community and the consumer.
Sandra - And more finished this time around too:-)
Sandra - Thank you and I hope you will start following a very good list of contributors.
Thanks Neal, I finally went back and included it in the group.
Matthew - I look forward to your post amigo!
Sis - You better promise, there's some ripe info just waiting to be soaked up.
Matthew - I haven't worked the 9-5 gig in over 7 years:-)
Marc - Thank you sir, though computer difficulties made this grueling....I think you'll find some good stuff here.
Melissa - Thanks for taking the time to read Melissa, hope this provides some useful info & insight to you.
Karl - There were some nice posts and some I wish I would have included as well. Next on my list of things to do is to take a sledgehammer to my home computer:-)
Lane - You are on top of it man!
Sandra - It's the contributions that deserve the star, thank you!
Jason,
I thought I might be mentioned in your blog. I have only been a member for 3 months and write every day on the mortgage game. Take a look and hopefully I can be included in the hall of fame in the future.
Roger Herrick
www.ContactHerrick.com
Jason,
I was not logged in when I left the last message.
I thought I might be mentioned in your blog. I have only been a member for 3 months and write every day on the mortgage game. Take a look and hopefully I can be included in the hall of fame in the future. The active rain is very informative and it looks like they are gaining new users daily.
Roger Herrick
http://www.contactherrick.com/
Jason,
Thansk for taking the time to do this. You came up with a great list and your intros to the posts are vry enticing...I'm bookmarking this one, as I missed quite a few of these posts. I really look forward to the Mortgage Pro Week in Review to help me catch up for the week.
Wayne - Anytime, I'll be sending you an invoice:-)
Cheryl - Thank you and I always enjoy the reads as well.
Neal - I fear that day Bloom....fear that day.....
Hi Jason - goodness, I actually understand this particular post of yours! ;-) Just joshing ya!
Nice list you put together here. I only caught a couple of these, so will try to catch up with the others. I do follow a few of our mortgage folks here on AR, and I can see there are some more I need to be following, looking at this list.
Thanks for doing all that reading for us!
Ann, MWA
Great work Jason! I have not read them all but, you have been bookmarked (yet again!)
Debe in Charlotte, NC
another good posting Jason. I see you climbing through the ranks again in Pennsylvania. Your points are piling up fast. I make a point to always read your postings.
Don
this is a good one Jason. missed matt's article on the fed at first, but found it here. thanks a bunch for putting this list together. now to read it.
best
Ann - Be prepared my dear, 2008 is the Year of Understanding The Sardi:-)
Christy - I hope you gain some valuable insight from these posts, thanks!
Debe - Why thank you, would love to see the others you've bookmarked:-)
Donald - Thank you kind Sir! Speaking of points, I make it a point to read you quite often as well.
Gary & Richard - Matt's article was really good, hope you like it.
Hey I made the List. That is awesome.
Sorry for being out of the loop, I have had the blogging blues.
Diane - Thank you and hope you like what you digest from some of these.
Gary - Yes you did! No worries, there is a cure for those blogging blues:-)