How could I have missed this?  Perhaps it’s because last weekend my Dad was admitted to the hospital and it’s been touch and go.  Somehow they managed to release him tonight (much to my surprise). 

Anyhow, Active Rain–a real estate blogging network national biggy based out of Seattle, is having a picnic for Seattle real estate bloggers tomorrow at Magnolia Park to celebrate their first birthday.   Rain City Guide Creator, Dustin Luther…just blogged the details about it.

Happy 1st Birthday Active Rain!

Note:  Late last night I posted the picnic was at Magnuson Park…this is not correct.  The picnic is at Magnolia Park.   Ooops!

Larry Cragun of Real Estate Undressed reviews posts (99 for the month of April) and recognizes the one’s he feels are most useful for consumers.   I honestly don’t know how he can manage to keep up with this month after month…but I’m glad he does!  He manages to select very interesting articles to read.

This month, I am honored to be amongst the Magnificent 7…please check out these other great post and Larry Craguns site where he undresses real estate and mortgage issues and what ever else may be "bugging" him!

Mortgage Rates and Why I Don’t Post Them. by Nigel Swaby: SLC Real Estate Blog

Preparing to Sell Part 1: by Merv Forney – Northern Virginia Real Estate Guide

Protecting Your Credit And Your Privacy: Blown Mortgage

Putting The Cart Before The Horse: Making A Contingent Offer; by Sparky

Should I Tell My Loan Officer About The Loan Thats Not On MY Credit Report: by Buckwheat

Two Refi Offers In One Day…Just How Lucky Can A Gal Be?: by Rhonda Porter for Rain City Guide

Top 10 Things To Know About Reverse Mortgages: by Mortgage Loan Place Lending Guide.

Hey, Larry, high 5 high 8 for all you do! 

Last week Morgan Brown interviewed me for a podcast on his blog, Blown Mortgage.  This is my very first podcast and…you can probably tell I was a little nervous at times.   Our discussion covered the CMPS designation as well as the current subprime market.   To hear our interview, click here.

I can’t think of a better way to celebrate that I’ve somehow manage to blow past Mortgage Porter’s 100th post than a little song and dance!

Happy Friday!

Morgan Brown, the blogger behind Blown Mortgage, has recently added podcast interviews on his site.   His most recent interview features Tony Gallegos who is an FHA expert.   I am very flattered that Tony mentioned Mortgage Porter as one of his favorite blogs.    Check out Tony’s interview (not just because of the Mortgage Porter compliment) to learn more about FHA loans.   With the correction of the subprime market, FHA loans are on the comeback.

Watch for my interview from Morgan Brown to appear on Blown Mortgage in the near future (I’ll post a link).