Pawtucket, RI

"Make yourself an honest man, and then you may be sure that there is one less scoundrel in the world." Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) Scottish Writer

HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY ! How often have you heard this? If we all lived by this rule, the world would be such a better place to live! There are those of us who play by the rules and those of use who look for a "work-around". Who are YOU?

Have a GREAT day!

Ann M. Sabbagh

Vice-President

Seacoast Mortgage Corporation

"Where financing is smooth sailing!"

Residential & Commercial Financing

(508) 243-1190

(401 475-1441 (fax)

email: asabbagh@seacoastmortgage.com

website:www.annsabbagh.com

"When you choose me as your mortgage consultant, you also choose a financial planner who cares about your financial strength!"

I have a question:

Can someone explain the use of Twitter for business purposes? Aside from letting the world know I may not be available for the next hour or so, what purpose does it serve? I signed up, but have yet to use it. I just think if someone wants to reach me, they will call me and then leave a message if I do not answer the phone. They do not care where I am.

What are your thoughts on Twitter? Thank you for your responses!

Ann Sabbagh

Vice-President

Seacoast Mortgage Corporation

Residential and Commercial Financing

508-243-1190

Please visit my website: www.annsabbagh.com

"When you choose me as your mortgage consultant, you also choose a financial planner who cares about your financial strength."

Ok, with all the knowledge and experience of all of us at Active Rain, we should be able to come up with viable solutions to this housing crisis.

The $8000 first time home buyer credit has helped, but my fear is we will see foreclosures from this group of new buyers. How many people are coming out to buy a home simply because they are receiving the $8000? In fact, in some cases, they make money by buying a home ($100,000 purchase can only "cost" 3.5% down: $3500: finance all closing costs, is possible. So, in this case, the buyer makes $4500!

I do believe am educational component should be attached to the $8000 tax credit. All buyers should be required to take a home buying seminar and receive a certificate of completion, which must be delivered to the lender PRIOR to closing.

So, time will tell on the $8000 tax credit and its % of foreclosures.

Now, let's come up with other ideas!

What is YOUR idea?

Ann Sabbagh

Vice-President

Seacoast Mortgage Corporation

Residential and Commercial Financing

508-243-1190

Please visit my website: www.annsabbagh.com

"When you choose me as your mortgage consultant, you also choose a financial planner who cares about your financial strength."

"Close your eyes and let the mind expand. Let no fear of death or darkness arrest its course. Allow the mind to merge with mind. Let it flow out upon the great curve of consciousness. Let it soar on the wings of the great bird of duration. Up to the very Circle of Eternity." Hermes"

So, what does "Hermes" mean by this? Well, my interpretation is to let your mind not be confined to your own ideas and thoughts. Open your mind to the thoughts and ideas of others. Do not be stubborn and close-minded.

In the real estate industry, we sometimes feel everyone else is wrong and we are right. We do not wish to listen to others. When we open our minds, we can become greater at what we do. By working together, we become great. A team effort is better than a solo effort. In real estate, it takes a team: the realtor, loan officer, attorneys, appraiser, insurance agent, inspectors, homeowner, and of course, the buyer.

Let's be open minded and make it a team effort!

Ann Sabbagh

Vice-President

Seacoast Mortgage Corporation

Residential and Commercial Financing

508-243-1190

Please visit my website: www.annsabbagh.com

"When you choose me as your mortgage consultant, you also choose a financial planner who cares about your financial strength."

OK...Is it TRUE??? Can it be real???

* Is the $8000 1^st time home buyer credit being extended?

* Is it going to be offered to everyone?

* Are the income limits changing?

* When is the new termination date?

There are so many real estate professionals talking about this, so let's get it straight as of this moment. Click on the latest:

http://www.mcall.com/classified/realestate/sns-200910271751tmsrealestmctnig-a20091029oct29,0,5362048.story

Only the facts here, only the facts as of this moment....but you know this industry! Many changes in lending on a daily basis!

Ann Sabbagh

Vice-President

Seacoast Mortgage Corporation

Residential and Commercial Financing

508-243-1190

Please visit my website: www.annsabbagh.com

"When you choose me as your mortgage consultant, you also choose a financial planner who cares about your financial strength."