President’s Day Push

Ch Ch Ch Changes!!! This time for the better!

I feel that the word of the year or the anthem of the last 6 months has been change. With all the increased regulation and processing times I feel that the experience of home-ownership was starting to become a burden versus exciting. So I decided to make some changes that I know will help keep buying a home exciting and fun. Recently, I was able to throw a housewarming for a client, help another move and this is all because I made a change that got me out from behind the desk. Our job is in the field meeting, approving and working with our trusted partners and that was fading. The video below will describe five reasons I am excited to be a Loan Officer in 2010 and how I know this will help me help you!

Happy Thanksgiving! 10 Things I am thankful for.

THANKSGIVING is the holiday that we all get to take a moment to be thankful. 2009 has been one wild ride for many of us. Many times we can get so caught up in the middle of the ride we forget what we have to be thankful for. So here goes my TOP TEN things I am Thankful for:

1. Jesus Christ – He is my Lord and Savior and without him I would not have the opportunity to be thankful and reminded of the things that I am so truly blessed with.
2. My Children – I have three of the most wonderful children in the world. They love me through it all regardless of my status. To them I am famous and so is there mom as she was on TV recently. A simple hug from one of Children is a constant reminder of my many blessings.
3. My Parents and Family – For being there for me through all the things that they do. They love me unconditionally.
4. Realtors that refer me business – This is one of the most important although it is fourth on the list. I have been so blessed that there are Real Estate agents that have come to trust me enough with not only there clients but with their financial well being. As I perform they perform because no house is bought without Money:) Those people include but are not limited to: Nathan Novelo, Dayna Neuse, Karen and Robert Wallace, Peter Bond, James Herron, Keisha Mathews, Brook Terhune, Bryan Hill, Marcus Fillipi, Paula Nelson, Jennifer Walker and Melanie Wright. There are several others that I would like to mention but these mentioned I successfully closed at least one transaction and enjoyed working with them immensely.
5. My Clients – Thank you for placing your trust in me. In today’s world it can be hard to trust a Mortgage Professional as the picture that is painted s not always rosy. For whatever reason you placed that trust in me. I am thankful for you and your families and I hope to serve you for many years to come. You are the backbone of what I do and without you and the interactions and the lessons that you taught me about life I would not still be a successful Loan Officer today.
6. Adversity - adversity is the obstacle that leads to growth and change. Without it I would remain the same and would not grow. Growth is necessary always and I hope to continue to grow until my final days here. 2009 has placed so much adversity in front of me that I feel like a new man going into 2010.
7. Capitol Mortgage – Greg Teeter has done an amazing job giving us a place to work. It has been a pleasure to be part of a company that is moving forward, growing, and so Loan Officer friendly.
8. Facebook – This has giving me the opportunity to reconnect with so many great people in my life. I recently received and email from a friend I have known since Kindergarten letting me know that I have always been one of his dearest friends and that he cherishes our friendship. It came at a great time!
9. Opportunity – I am so happy to live in the United States. I am thankful for the soldiers that fight for our Freedom and Independence. I have had opportunities that some will never see. The opportunity to be a homeowner, Father, Husband, to own my own business, to get a degree, to learn grow and develop and even when I do not accomplish them at the highest level I get the opportunity to try again. I am thankful for that.
10. THE RAIDERS AND THE FACT THAT THEY PLAY THIS THANKSGIVING DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What are you thankful for? There is so much that I could write about that I am thankful for. This just touches some of the things. Feel free to comment about the things that you are thankful for……………………………………..