Eric's Blog

An article on the Bloomberg website, one of a few that I check daily, had some interesting information regarding the trends nationally in regards to foreclosures.  The article shows facts that foreclosures are the highest they have been in nearly 30 years.   Quick Points of Interest Prime ARM's a...

As I was researching some new information I came across this video clip regarding home prices. In it Robert Shiller of Yale University discusses his thoughts about housing prices and where they may or may not be heading.  Bleak outlook for sure, but perhaps a reality check as to the current situa...

My coaching endeavors and travels will take me to San Jose this weekend for a hockey tournament that I hope is a huge success.  A bit nervous as this is my first foray into "Head Coaching" and a lot of pressure is riding on my ability to put the athletes in a position to succeed.    However, deal...

HUD announces new premium structure, effective for case numbers assigned on or after October 1st, 2008.  Upfront premium  Ø     Purchases and credit qualifying refinances:   1.75% upfront.    Ø      Streamline refinances:  1.5% upfront  With respect to the upfront premium, there are no difference...

Well I was a little wrapped up in Phelps mania (and the olympics in general) that I have hardly had time to do much with my blog.  Not to mention that scrapping up positive and helpful information in a market like this, well, let's just say it isn't easy.  It doesn't mean I haven't read some good...

I love the Olympics.  I love what they stand for: unity, comraderie, loyalty, pride, distinction, excellence, competition. Every four years they bring out greatness in many different countries' young men and women.  All of the hard work, dedication and commitment to their sports is displayed for ...

Today I was lucky enough to read Jason Crouch's blog post: An Open Letter to an Austin Mortgage Broker who Emailed me Yesterday.  More than anything I have longed to find out what it takes to "woo" realtors and "convince" them that I am worthy to handle their customers.  Try as I might I often fi...

That is the largest amount of people I have seen on AR at one time.  Shout out to social networking.  Social Test - Let's see how many will comment on this blog. For no other reason then to test the boundaries and limitations of AR.  I say there are none and that this post could get up to 500 com...

I was going to wait until I got to three months but I have been reading so many different blogs about how much people have gained through their being a part of AR that I thought I would do it now.  I am going to list three things I have learned, three things I hoped to accomplish, and three futur...

In an effort to keep DPA programs available...Ameridream has begun work on a new bill, H.R. 6694.  This bill works to "re-authorize and reform charitable down payment assistance programs." For more information on the topic you can read the following article regarding the new bill at http://www.am...