I’m putting the final touches on the home buyers education seminar, sponsored by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, that I will be teaching this weekend. The criteria for the class is set by WSHFC and it’s a lot of information to review from different types of mortgages, qualifying and even how to select a real estate agent or lender. I thought I’d share a few tips for how someone may want to prepare for a home buyer’s class, like the one I’ll be teaching in Seattle.
How to prepare for a Home Buyer Education Class
July 11, 2013 by 3 Comments
Home Buyer Education Seminar in West Seattle, July 13, 2013 – UPDATE
July 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
On Saturday, July 13, 2013, Ira Sacharoff and I will instructing a Washington State Home Finance Commission sponsored home buyer education class at West Seattle’s High Point Library. (Here is my original announcement for this class.)
I’m pleased to announce we’ve added a guest speaker: Julie Beller from Cambridge Home Inspections.
Plus, Ira is bringing his infamous house roasted coffee and will be serving up Red Star Pizza for lunch to class attendees.
Of course you can still bring a sack lunch, if you prefer. We will be learning through the lunch hour as the WSHFC requires the class to be at least of 5 hours.
If you or anyone you know are considering buying a home and could use help with down payment, you should consider this class! Participants are eligible for the Home Advantage program and various WSHFC down payment second mortgages.
To RSVP, please call 253-234-2228 or online at seattlehomebuyerclass.eventbright.com – space is limited to this free event so please rsvp today!
Interested in other classes I’m teaching at? Click here.
Home Buyer Education Class on July 20, 2013
June 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Do you or someone you know want to learn more about the home buying process?
Jim Reppond from Coldwell Banker Danforth and I will be instructing a free home buyers class on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the Green Lake Library.
Attend my Home Buyer Education Class on July 13, 2013
May 31, 2013 by
UPDATE 7/14/2013: This class has already taken place. If you would like to attend another home buyer seminar that I’m teaching, visit my home buyer education page.
I will be teaching a home buyer education class on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the High Point Library in West Seattle.
I’m going to have a painting on exhibit at Bumbershoot!
August 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
You may or may not know that I started painting earlier this year for a new hobby. Most of my paintings have been on black velvet. I was thrilled when I was asked by Marlow Harris if I would contribute an Elvis painting to the Elvistravaganza! exhibit at Seattle Center.
My painting of Elvis getting ready to enjoy a peanut butter, bacon, banana sandwich is not quite finished yet. I just thought I’d share where I’m at with him right now. I’ll post an update when I’m finished with him.
This event takes place during Bumbershoot, Labor Day weekend, at the Seattle Center. Elvistravaganza celebrates the 50th anniversary of when Elvis filmed “It Happened at the Worlds Fair”.
Come check out the exhibit during Bumbershoot. You’ll find a whole lot of Elvis at the Seattle Center Pavilion.
I’m speaking at Mortgage Tech Summit next week!
February 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
At last year's Mortgage Tech Summit, I presented a session on my "talking" good faith estimates and rate quotes. This is something that I do for my clients to help review their personal mortgage scenario.
On February 9 and 10, I'll be in Scottsdale at MTS to share how I am able to work with clients I really enjoy from my blogging and other social media efforts. I'm often contacted by mortgage originators across the country wanting my advice on social media – here's your chance to learn from some of the folks I consider the best in our industry. I'm honored to be one of the speakers in this line-up and can't wait to attend the other sessions.
If you're a mortgage or real estate professional, I encourage you to check out this event. Learn more at www.mortgagetechsummit.com.
And of course, I will be checking my email and voice mail on breaks while I'm away.
Mortgage Master Service Corporation receives Outstanding Lender Award
October 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I'm very proud of my employer, Mortgage Master Service Corporation, the Porter family and my co-workers for being recognized last night at the Washington Association of Mortgage Professionals (WAMP) 2011 Leadership Awards for Outstanding Lender (retail mortgage company).
Mortgage Master Service Corporation was established in 1976 by the Porter family (my in-laws) and it was such an honor to be there with Marilyn Porter, President of Mortgage Master, and my sister-in-law, to receive the award.
I'm honored to be one of four finalist for Outstanding Mortgage Originator in Washington State by WAMP.
Congrats to all the nominees and those who took home awards last night. It was a fun evening made extra special by enjoying it with my sister, Nicole Christy, Frank Garay and Brian Stevens, Anny Havland as just few of the fine folks at our table. And it was nice to so many old friends after being in the industry for 25 years.
Photo credit: Nicole Christy (my sister and Account Executive at Kinecta Credit Union).
West Seattle Street Fair
July 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The West Seattle Street Fair (aka West Seattle Summer Fest) is taking place right now (actually started yesterday) in "The Junction" on California Avenue. If you've never been to the fair, it's a lot of fun, food, arts, crafts and music. The fair ends tomorrow at 5pm and goes on until midnight tonight…so don't delay!
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