The Convincer

My kid Diego , 10, is going to be an attorney, or a very successful salesman when he grows up. He has been on a 3 week ban from taking the ipad to school (which 'ruined' his life by the way), and it ends today. The catch is he had to make grades on all homework, etc > 80. He had a spurt of some low grades last month. Really low. So its worked! We have grades back in the 90's. So today, with his long eyelashes, sweet voice, etc he convinced me to let him have the device a day early, since 'its's Friday and all'. So mom caved, and there you have it!

Speaking of convincing, hopefully you have seen myBUILDER PANEL invite for 2/24 Wed. ! Scroll down for more info! Two developers, and 4 builders from ALL price ranges around the city. Talking about how to best sell their product, who their target buyer is, and how new construction will take us into the next decade! Awesome! Be sure to register so you get a box lunch at the end! NOT TO BE MISSED!!!!!!!

In the Markets:

Read Here to see why rates were slightly lower again this week!

While a stronger dollar, and lower oil prices have helped stamp out inflation this year (keeping rates low) ,  the service sector has remained strong and costs have been rising. In particular, shelter and medical costs have increased over the past year. Mortgage rates are highly influenced by the outlook for future inflation. Watch out! If the trend toward higher inflation were to   accelerate, it would be BAD for mortgage rates.    As usual, I will keep you posted.

 

-Jen

ps....Remember to RSVP for Wednesday's Builder Panel!

 

pss. Send us your next deal! Still closing in under 30 days! (Jumbo is 45)

Upcoming

 Training Workshop

Lunch & Learn:

Builder Panel: Trends in New Contstruction and How to Market to Your Buyer!

Wednesday, February 24th

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

*Box Lunch Included after the event*

2500 City West Blvd

Lonestar Room (Downstairs)

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Snack & Learn:

Tactics to Work Successfully with Title and Lenders in the New World of TRID

Wednesday, March 2nd

1:45  - 2:45 pm

*Snacks Included*

2500 City West Blvd

Suite 750, 77042

RSVP to Annette:

713-579-3606

Annette.ernstein@legacymutual.com