Tana Hunt's (tanamarie) Blog

My husband and I in  1982, Honeymoon weekend... Hyatt Regency Austin   Almost 28 years later.... Still..........  

Our photographer put together a wedding video of all of the photos... she added music in the background and this is one of the songs... It reallly is an uplifting song... Fits my life right now to a tee.... I hope you have a second to listen to it... Have a Perfect Day!!!!!!!!

It's been a while..lets just say I took a rest of sorts. MUCH has happened since I was last here... My mom broke her back in November and we have been helping her get back to normal.....My dad passed away March 13th, the day before my daughters wedding...I ended up being with him... the lord call...

  Thursday can't come quick enough!  Hookem!!!!!!       ;)

Are you ready for the new RESPA regulations?  Since they become mandatory on January 1, 2010 we thought you might want to get a head start!    Please join us if you can! (seating is limited)  

Here is a list of the items generally requested in the Short Sale Submission Package from the lender.  You may want to collect these as early as possible in order to start the ball rolling. *   W-2 forms from employers -or- letter explaining that seller is unemployed*   bank statements*   2 years...

Just another helpful hint from Tana!!!!!! I know most of you have that ONE SUPER CLOSER who just busts their rear for you at your favorite Title Company, right?  Many agents have found that it is VERY helpful if you put the closers name in the contract.  On the front page there is a blank where y...

Hello everyone! I hope this email finds you all doing great! I have not blogged in a while, as a Closer it is a little difficult to come up with ideas on what to write.  So I am going to let you all know about a little observation I have made.  I have been closing short sales for a couple of year...

Well, just as I have for the last 44 years, I went downtown to watch the Austin Symphony fireworks show.... the only thing different was that I COULDNT SEE HALF OF THEM!!!!!!!!!  Seems as though all of the Condos and Cranes were in the way!!!!!!!!!!! It made me sad.. but oh well....

Just a quick reminder to keep the Title Company in the loop as far as changes to the contract.  The other day I had received loan instructions from the lender and had put together a HUD for closing.  I never send the HUD to the agents until the lender has sent me written approval of the Estimated...