Mortgage and Real Estate Blog
What happened to Apple? This has been something I’ve thought about for some time now; especially since my inventory of Apple products has grown to include 3 IPhones, 1 IPod, 1 IPad, 1 IPad 2 and, of course, an Apple MacBrook Pro with the new Apple 27” Apple Thunderbolt Display. I remember back when Apple was the little guy’s computer, used by artists, designers and those that wanted to stand up against the large corporations. In modern times they would be one of the 99% … [Read more...]
Amazon has quietly grown into an incredible behemoth with few people knowing its true size and reach across the globe. When you look at some of the stats on Amazon, it is really hard to imagine them getting much bigger. The infographic below shows just how big Amazon has become since its small beginning in 1994 (Amazon.com officially launched in 1995). I use Amazonabout 3 times per week, and as an Amazon prime member most of what I buy comes with free shipping. I've … [Read more...]
If you’re in sales like I am, you spend a lot of time entertaining clients. On MoneyPress.com we write about sales tools that help you to be more productive. It occurred to me as I used OpenTable to book my 4th Restaurant reservation this week that it may be a benefit to everyone; so here we go! Why is it A benefit? You can book reservations very quickly for most of the restaurants you dine at on OpenTable.com. The phone applications and website allow you to search many … [Read more...]
Okay folks, we only have a few days left to get our act together and pull off Christmas. If your holiday gift list has turned into a nagging, manipulating voice in your head maybe it’s time for a rewrite. If you’re like me, just the thought of long lines, sticker shock and cranky shoppers sends me into paralysis. So let’s look at options. OPTION 1: Put the checkbook in charge of Christmas—just this year. If it works, then next year you can call it … [Read more...]
It seems the Grinch has competition. Though the underwear bomber was unsuccessful in his mission when he landed on U.S. soil last Christmas, he unwittingly set off a civil war between airline passengers and the Department of National Security. More press has been given to the TSA pat-downs and high-tech body scanners this holiday season than the economy—and not because the mainstream media thinks it’s newsworthy. You see, they have competition, too. The citizenry is fighting … [Read more...]
In a previous post I wrote about mortgage options available to borrowers looking to rehabilitate a property. In that article, I covered FHA’s 203(k) rehab loan and Fannie Mae’s HomePath … [More]
Have a mortgage on a residential property? If so, then you really need to look at refinancing. At no time in the last 30 years have interest rates on a 30 year fixed mortgage been this low. … [More]
In case you missed it, the self-proclaimed voice of the Federal Reserve Board, Mr. Paul Mordor, has had a "President of BP" rude comment moment about how annoyed he is about the fact that he is … [More]
I started my day yesterday with a heavy heart. A reminder not to take things too seriously was sent to me by one of my closest friends via tweet that hit spot: "Do I always get to pick the movie we … [More]
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