The Pacific NW Housing Summit and RE Barcamp Seattle are taking place this week on Thursday, March 18 and Friday, March 19, 2010. If you are in any aspect of the real estate industry, I hope to see you at both events!
I hope to see you at The Pacific NW Housing Summit & Seattle RE Barcamp
March 13, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Friends Don’t Let Friends Miss Out on THE Premier Real Estate Event in Seattle
March 6, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The Pacific Northwest Housing Summit and Seattle RE Barcamp 2010 are less than two weeks away!
It's time to rsvp to both events, if you haven't done so all ready. Preregistration for the Pacific Northwest Housing Summit will save you $10! RE Barcamp is free–but knowing how many folks to expect before the event is very helpful.
If you are in any aspect of the real estate industry–you don't want to miss out on either of these events.
I look forward to seeing you March 18th and 19th at the Seattle Center!
If You are in any aspect of the real estate industry, you don’t want to miss this…
January 29, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Both events are at the Seattle Center:
March 18, 2010 – Pacific Northwest Housing Summit
March 19, 2010 – RE Barcamp Seattle
The panelist for the Summit continue to grow and we anticipate quite a turn out from across the country at both events. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and start at $250.
Of course there will be "tweet-ups" and social hours following both days.
Be there! Follow both events on Twitter: @pnwhs #pnwhs and @REbarcampSEA #rebcsea
PS: Space is limited to the first 700 registered attendees for the PNWHS…and there's a "sweet heart deal" for pre-registrations by Valentines Day.
Happy Third Birthday, Mortgage Porter
November 28, 2009 by Leave a Comment
It's hard to believe that I've began writing on blogs three years ago today. I honestly didn't expect anyone to read what I had to say about mortgages. It almost began more as free therapy since I had to get what was bothering me about the industry off my chest. And thanks to the current mortgage landscape, I still have plenty to write about and there are so many forums with social media.
Three years ago, I had plugged away on Mortgage Porter until I was invited to be a contributing author at Rain City Guide, where I still post today. I write for a few other blogs now and then too. Social media has evolved during this time. I also enjoy "micro-blogging" in 140 characters or less on Twitter, where I post the rate quotes I'm providing Washington State consumers, various mortgage factoids and personal odds and ends. Facebook has become a place where I stay connected with family, friends and clients. My blogging and participation in social media has brought me so many great opportunities including being recognized by peers with the Washington Association of Mortgage Professionals 2009 Jim Fitzgerald Distinguished Service Award and being a panelist at RE Blog World in Las Vegas.
And it all started with this blog post…go figure!
Thank you for reading, commenting and for those of you who have selected me to be your mortgage professional. I'm honored.
RE(mini)Barcamp Takes Place Tuesday, October 6th
October 4, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Attention all real estate and mortgage professionals:
If you're interested in learning more about social media, come to RE(mini) Barcamp tomorrow in Bellevue at the Meydenbauer.
When: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 from 8:30 am – noon
Where: Meydenbauer Center
Cost: FREE!
This is a great chance to learn "peer to peer" with fellow real estate professionals who are implementing social media into their business practices.
This event is called a "mini" because it's only a half day. You will have the opportunity to attend three different sessions which will be determined Tuesday morning based on suggestions made by the participants.
Immediately after this event, WAMP will be holding their Annual Awards Luncheon with Spencer Rascoff of Zillow as the keynote speaker followed by the Connect Expo. You're welcome to stay for either–rsvp here.
By the way, Washington State Mortgage Originators, you can get 8 hours of continuing education Monday, October 5, 2009 at the Meydenbauer. Jillayne Schlicke will be the instructor…I'm really looking forward to her classes.
I hope to see you on Tuesday!
National Night Out is Tuesday, August 4, 2009
July 28, 2009 by 4 Comments
Neighborhoods across the county will be holding events to get to know each better on the evening of Tuesday, August 4, 2009. If you live in Seattle, you can register your "block party" with the 
Seattle Police Department. Our neighborhood in West Seattle has enjoyed this chance to get together for the past couple of years with a fun pot luck with someone from the SPD stopping by to answer our questions, informing us of recent crime trends or things to be aware of.
If you live in the Bellevue area, Crossroads Mall will be holding a National Night Out event from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. with games and goodies for the kids.
The City of Renton will be hosting a Night Out event at the Highlands Community Center from 4:00 – 7:30 pm with free food and games.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is designed to:
- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
- Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs;
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
- Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
It's not too late to plan an event for your neighborhood. Being aware and knowing your neighbors is a great first step in preventing crime. You can start by contacting you local police department.
If you know of a local Neighborhood Night Out event, please share it with us and post it in the comment section.
Update: I'll add neighborhood events as I receive them via comments to the body of this post.
High Point in West Seattle, will be holding a large Night Out event at Commons Park.
Kenmore City Hall from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Join the Kenmore Police Department at the annual National Night Out Against Crime event. The police chief will barbeque hamburgers and hotdogs for Kenmore citizens. Information will be available on block watches, house checks, personal safety, fingerprinting and ID cards for kids, bicycle registration cards and home fire prevention. FREE!
Seattle Real Estate Bar Camp and Seattle Unchained is this week!
February 9, 2009 by Leave a Comment
If you're not in the real estate or mortgage industry, this post might be a big *yawn* 
for you. My apologies! However, if you are a real estate agent or mortgage originator, you should consider checking out these events (if there's still room).
The big daddy is Real Estate Bar Camp which takes place this Friday beginning at 9:00 a.m. in down town Seattle. I'm actually leading a break-out session with Brian Brady for fellow mortgage professionals and I'll be involved (learning or teaching) other events throughout the day. As this is an all day event, I will not be posting rates on this Friday. You can follow my rate updates on Twitter. If you are going to RE Bar Camp, be sure to visit the web site and chime in what you would like to learn or teach soon.
Come a day early on Thursday afternoon and you'll catch Seattle Unchained. I'll be involved on a panel with fellow bloggers at this event.
Zillow was kind to provide space at their headquarters in downtown Seattle at 999 – 3rd Avenue, Floor 41 for both events.
I'm really looking forward to sharpening my tools at these (un)seminars. I'll be returning emails and phones over the weekend. By the way, on Monday, February 16, 2009, Mortgage Master will be closed in observance of President's Day.
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