The Blog of John L. Barbato

Short Sales: The Mortgage Originators Role in the Process

John L. Barbato — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:53:43 +0000

Short Sales: The Mortgage Originators Role in the Process.

Filed under: affordability, home purchase, housing market, mortgage rates, rent vs. buy, save money

You’re invited!

John L. Barbato — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:11:54 +0000

We are hosting a FREE seminar “LinkedIn Essentials” at Espuma Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, DE on Tuesday March 20th from 4PM to 7PM. Seminar and Q&A will be the first hour. Complimentary cocktails and hors d’eouvres right after from 5PM – 7PM. Seating limited.

Go to this link for details and registration – http://embraceevents.eventbrite.com

Filed under: community, events, marketing, networking, save money, social media

FREE Mortgage Calculator for Your Smartphone

John L. Barbato — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:04:22 +0000

Here’s a cool + FREE mortgage calculator for your smart phone…get your TOTAL payment on the spot! Scan this QR Code or go to http://tinyurl.com/848csez. Let me know what you think. Please feel free to share it too!

Mortgage Calculator QR Code

Filed under: affordability, home purchase, housing market, mortgage calculator, mortgage rates, refinance, rent vs. buy, save money Tagged: free calculator, free mortgage calculator

Economic Indicators Dashboard

John L. Barbato — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:00:42 +0000

Filed under: housing market

15 Resolutions for a Greener New Year

John L. Barbato — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:25:59 +0000

Some I do and some are new…but all very easy that save money, instead of cost money.
Don’t sacrifice on the wrong things. These green resolutions from NRDC’s Simple Steps are worth the effort.

Filed under: community, Green, save money Tagged: money, new years resolutions, simple steps

Thank You To All That Do and Have Served Our Country

John L. Barbato — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:38:54 +0000

In honor of Veterans Day, I am offering no lender fees on all VA loan applications now through the end of November. That is a savings of $859! If you are in the market to buy, there’s never been a better time to take advantage of your VA benefit. If you currently have a VA loan, there’s never been a better time to take advantage of record low rates. The VA Interest Rate Reduction Loan (IRRRL) is a streamlined refinance with very little paperwork, no appraisal, lower fees and quick process. VA also offers a Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) too! If you are concerned about qualifying or just have questions, dont hesitate to give me a call or send me an email.

It would be my pleasure to serve you.

God Bless.

Filed under: community, home purchase, mortgage rates, refinance, rent vs. buy, VA

Rates Stay Low, BUT Will Costs Go Up?

John L. Barbato — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:51:51 +0000

Rates Stay Low, BUT Will Costs Go Up?.

Filed under: affordability, home purchase, housing market, mortgage rates

Few seats left for Social Media Seminar and Happy Hour tomorrow!

John L. Barbato — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:36:34 +0000

Click here to view flyer for details >>> Social Media Seminar flyer

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Rent vs. Buy Calculator

John L. Barbato — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:39:54 +0000

Rent vs Buy Calculator

http://www.mortgageloan.com/calculators/static/calculator.php?n=BuyVsRentCalculator

Filed under: affordability, home purchase, mortgage calculator, rent vs. buy

Should You Rent or Buy in this Market?

John L. Barbato — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:32:25 +0000

Share ShareFamilies are trying to determine whether or not now is the time to buy a home. Some are advising these families to sit out the current real estate market and instead rent for the next year or two. We

via Should You Rent or Buy in this Market?.

Filed under: home purchase, housing market