Kathy Sheehan Mortgage Lender

  Red Laser your savings this week as you start your holiday shopping.  I just heard about this great little app for your smart phone called Red Laser.  Red Laser allows you to find the best price for an item.  You simply type in the item name and all of the vendors offering that product will sho...

Don't lose those keys!  Here is my advice if you are purchasing a new home.  We all know that the mortgage process is more difficult since the crash of the real estate market. All of the reduced documentation, stated income loans are done.  EVERYTHING is full documentation.  This means, 2 years t...

My friend Gene has provided all of the specifics that you need to help support our US Troops by contributing to Operation Shoebox.  I think it would be wonderful if all of us would contribute.    Don't Let Your Halloween Candy go to Waist ... I Mean WASTE! Contribute it to Operation Shoebox and o...

Cheryl has done a wonderful post listing locations of Veteran's Day Parades for this year.  This is a wonderful American tradition that shouldn't be forgotten, nor the men and women that wear a uniform to protect our rights.  Please join in the celebration on Veteran's Day. State by State List of...

Today I stopped to enjoy the scenery.  I was on my way to the Governing Board breakfast meeting for the Cherokee County Women's Council of Realtors.  As I walked from my car into the restaurant, I couldn't help but notice just how beautiful the scenery was on this crisp fall day in Georgia. I too...

This month the Marietta Business Association luncheon will be held on November 8, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Mansour Center.  The guest speaker will be Dr. Jack Llewellyn.  Dr Llewellyn is a world-renowned motivational speaker, sports psychologist and author.  The topic for the lunc...

If a new home in 2013 is one of your goals, I have some advice for you.  The upcoming holidays often derail home buying plans.  Don't make the mistake by over spending during this time of year.  Most importantly stick with your budget.  Don't have a budget, now is the time to put one together.   ...

A high credit score doesn't guarantee mortgage approval, but having a good score will at least get you past the first hurdle.  Lately, that is how I have been viewing the mortgage process, a series of hurdles on the way to finish line (closing table).     Depending on the financing program, a hig...

Are you a member of the Women's Council of Realtors?  I have been in the mortgage business for a number of years, but only got involved with the group this past year.  As with any organization, you only benefit by the amount of effort you put into it.  After a few months, I volunteered to help wi...

    It is time to change on November 3, 2012.  Yes, it is time fall back  and enjoy the extra hour of sleep tonight as we turn back the clocks one hour and move toward daylight savings time.  Personally I am happy that they have changed this to the weekend following Halloween.     This is also a ...