Joe Long's (joelong) Blog

I am hearing this statement enough nowadays to write my first blog of 08 about it (Geez...Sorry I've been busy)!  "If I sell my house now I'll never get what I'd get if I waited a few years to sell it."  So right you are my friend, so right you are...If you were to buy a new house, I ponder, woul...

Today for the better part of the morning I rang bells for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.  I was impressed and encouraged by the wonderful show of support from the hundreds of perfect strangers that gave today to help others that are less fortunate.  Though volunteers are strong the Salva...

Mr. Feingold,   Please allow me to begin this mail by expressing my deepest gratitude for serving our State and Country the strict code of ethics you have for so long.  You are a hero to many here in Madison, and across the State and we are so very fortunate to have you continuing the fine tradit...

You probably know that the better your credit score is, the bigger and better the loan you will qualify for.  But do you know what goes into the credit scoring model and if your credit has suffered in the past, how to get it back in shape so you get the best loan possible?  We all know bad things...

When it comes to purchasing a home there are several things every veteran must know about their loan and their lender to make sure they get the best home loan possible.Eligibility, funding fee's and APR's can be confusing.  This blog is intended to help demystify the purchase process for Veterans...

A video from our wonderful progressive senator Russ Feingold.  To learn more visit progressivepatriotsfund.com.  Russ was one of the original members of congress who came out against the Patriot Act.