Getting together re Blogging

Unfortunately I can't make it on Monday but I would certainly like to know how the discussion goes. I've started my own blog since our last meeting and while it's slow going it is something I think can be a valuable form of communication especially for our group. I've often thought of ways it could be useful and have had questions about Green building, green energy and maybe even some opportunities for members of the network.

One thought is to start a blog and allow each member access to posting via e-mail. This could be a good way to keep a record of ideas and contacts and may allow us to further out networking and discussions. As an example of this I'm BCC'ing my blog....  www.wcfinance.blogspot.com ......... with this e-mail and you'll see how it automatically posts to the blog.

So, If I needed to ask for help on ideas and costs for geothermal and solar for a new home I am looking at (which I do, so Chris lets catch up and sorry I haven't been in touch since our lunch meeting, things have been crazy) then you could post your needs, ideas or questions to the blog and other members could respond to you directly. It's little less intrusive than e-mail and gives the greater population a chance to find us and comment as well.

Well enough about that for now, but a quick plug for the mortgage industry. Conforming loan limits have been raised to $729,000 in the DC Metro area so if you have the need for a rate and term refinance on a larger loan amount, the time to do so will be approaching soon. If not for the liquidity problems in the secondary mortgage markets, the problems in the bond insurance market, the threat of recession, and the declining real estate values, this would be a fine time to be a mortgage banker. Actually, lucky for me, it still is great. I'm with Wachovia and we have great portfolio lending products that still allow for stated income loans and give you payment options to boot.

If you, friends, family, or co-workers have a question about anything related to the mortgage industry I am always available.

Thanks and take care,
Peirce

P.S. Chris please give me a call if you have a minute to re-connect about a project I am working on, thanks