Rebekah's Social Media & Marketing Roundup

October 1st brings 4 BIG changes to FHA, VA and USDA loan guidelines that offer two pre-Halloween tricks and two delicious treats for VA homebuyers. VA Funding Fee Reduction – TREAT! This is a real treat for any eligible current or ex VA service member! As of October 1, 2011 the VA funding fee w...

Every once in a while I read a Facebook post that makes me cringe.  You know the type of post I’m referring to.  It’s typically a crude statement followed by a visual description of what they are doing, why they are doing it or even why that particular part of their life is so unbearable.    Fac...

Want to Know How You Can  Be a Video Rockstar?  Join Me on Todays FREE Call - September 28th at 2pm EDT! I had the honor to be interviewed by Karen Deis with Mortgage Girlfriends a few weeks ago about the amazing power of video marketing.  My colleague Irene Duford and I shared why we believe you...

Movavi Video Messenger allows you to create a unique video postcard that you can send electronically to anyone within a matter of minutes.  This easy to use software can turn a simple video into a fun email message.  Use it to send a new client welcome or maybe a holiday wish.  However you choos...

  Twitter has been an incredible marketing tool within my business. In fact, a little known secret is my affinity towards Twitter over any other social media platform. Believe it or not, I was one of those Facebook hold-outs a few years back. I just couldn’t see the value in reading about what so...

While Autumn is officially here, we have yet to see many signs of fall in Colorado Springs.  Instead we have enjoyed beautiful fall weather. Mid 80's yesterday and today and it appears those temps will continue through next week.  I love the warm fall days and am no fan of the snow so I apprecia...

  If you are working with a current homeowner interested in retaining their home and purchasing a new primary residence in Colorado Springs, it's important to understand what is allowed by Freddie Mac.  The rules below also apply to a buyer with a current home under contract that will not close c...

I had the fortunate opportunity to spend time in the Charlotte, NC airport the other day.  Now mind you, taking the long way home from New York to Charlotte to Denver did not feel lucky initially.  By the time I had landed in Charlotte I was exhausted and eager to get home.  As I stepped into the...

  Colorado home buyers have many reasons to love FHA loans! An FHA home loan offers multiple benefits to Colorado Springs, Colorado home buyers including a low down payment, low interest rate and flexible lending guidelines. FHA loans are also a great alternative to Conventional loans for those t...

There is great news on the horizon for any eligible current or ex VA service member!  As of October 1, 2011 the VA funding fee will be reduced for all first time and subsequent users. On August 3, 2011 President Obama signed into law the Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act. The benefit to Active Duty ...