Community News from Matt Blankenship

October 10, 2007
 
A Personal Note From Matt

"The course of Life is unpredictable. no one can write his autobiography in advance"

As I begin to write the next chapter in my mortgage career this motto seems very appropriate. As you may have heard by now the mortgage industry has been very tumultuous over the last several months. Several very large billion dollar companies were forced to close their doors for good. Unfortunately, my former company, First Magnus (which owned Amtrust) was also forced to close. I can not say that I did not suspect that we too were vulnerable and therefore needed to be prepared for a change that would be in our client's best interest. Change is never easy and often avoided but some of the best things in life are the result of a gentle nudge in a new direction.

I am very fortunate and pleased to announce that several partners and I have opened the Perimeter Branch office for Home Town Mortgage, Inc. We are extremely excited about this partnership with Home Town Mortgage as it will allow for us to continue offering a wide variety of products, aggressive pricing as well as in house underwriting and closing. All of these elements are what give a good Mortgage Originator the tools to create "Customers for Life".

I want to thank those of you I have already heard from and invite anyone to contact me directly if you have and questions or concerns. There will be more to follow but, please make note that most of my information will stay the same and only my address will change. The market is NOT as horrible as the media would have you believe and we are looking forward to a great finish to 2007.

Your Loan Guy,



Matt Blankenship
Perimeter Branch Partner
Home Town Mortgage, Inc.
5775-B Glenridge Drive, Ste. 210
Atlanta, GA 30328
Direct: 404-929-2112
Fax: 404-759-2922
Email: matt@myloanguyonline.com
"Creating Customers for Life"


 
Every Breath and Every Step Counts!

Saturday, November 10, 2007 The Lung Cancer Caring Ambassadors Program and Saint Joseph's Hospital invite your participation in the 3rd Annual Atlanta Lung Cancer Awareness Run & Walk. The event includes a 5K Fun Run, a 1-Mile Walk, and an Expo. Come and bring your family and friends to raise lung cancer awareness, show support for lung cancer patients and their families, and raise funds for lung cancer education, support, and advocacy.

Fees: Individual & Team Registration - $20 until Nov. 5th ($25 thereafter) Phantom Runners $30


 
Did You Know?

  • The largest cave in the world (the Sarawak Chamber in Malaysia) is 2,300 feet (701 meters) long, 980 feet (299 meters) wide, and more than 230 feet (70 meters) high.
  • The typewriter was invented in 1829, and the automatic dishwasher in 1889.
  • By raising your legs slowly and laying on your back, you can't sink in quicksand.
  • Diamonds are the hardest substance known to man.


 
Power Poker

Come join us for Power Realty's First Annual Power Poker Night. The event will be held on October 12th at Smoke Jack restaurant in Downtown Alpharetta.

All proceeds from this event will go to 3 D Life. 3D is a voluntary residential program for young men struggling with destructive behaviors. Great food will be provided as well as a cash bar. The $100.00 per person ticket give you professional dealers, chips and cards for the evening. Contact Gregory Kurtz for more ticket information at 770-888-7653 (O) or 678-851-9599 (C).


 
Name That Tune

Here are the lyrics to a popular song from the past. Can you name the tune and the performer or song writer?

"A picture from the past came slowly stealing..."

Click the link below to send me your answer and I will publish a list of those who submitted correct answers next week.

Last week's lyrics: "Try now we can only lose, and our love become a funeral pyre." The song is "Light My Fire" written and performed by "The Doors".

Correct answers were submitted by: Henry Power, Mickey Grissom, Mark Chambers, Joy Pearson, Tim Edwards, Jesse Brown, Charlotte Lusby, Jayne Appling, Beth Duggan, Jayne Hanlon, Swim Station Pools, Rusti Davis, Jim Martell, Cate Hoskins, Sean Collett, Richard Baker, Honor Kitchens, Debbie Key, Hutch Hodgson, Chuck Donelson, Lori Salvino, Jim Paine, Dorothy Kohn, Barbara Phillips, Pam Gonyaw, Jeff Lyon, Peggy Dascoli, Joe Ferguson, Mark Sulbroski, Ryan Assad, Broc Blair


 
This Week in History

  • 10/09/1876 - 1st 2-way telephone conversation, 1st over outdoor wires
  • 10/10/1802 - 1st non indian settlement in Oklahoma
  • 10/12/1892 - Pledge of Allegiance 1st recited in public schools
  • 10/12/1915 - Theodore Roosevelt criticizes US citzens who identify themselves, with dual nationalities
  • 10/13/1775 - Continental Congress orders construction of a naval fleet
  • 10/14/1912 - Bull Moose Teddy Roosevelt shot while campaigning in Milwaukee
  • 10/15/1860 - 11-year-old Grace Bedell writes to Lincoln, tells him to grow a beard
  • 10/15/1924 - Pres Coolidge declares Statue of Liberty a national monument


 
Riddle Me


What goes up and never comes down?



Send us your answer and we'll publish it next week.

Last Week's Riddle:



How many of each animal did Moses take on the ark?

The answer is: None, Noah, not Moses, took two of each animal on the ark.

Correct answers were submitted by:

Henry Power, Randall Brannon, George Houston, Joy Pearson, Fran Sturgis, Jayne Appling, Stephan Padgett, Judith Olsen, Catherine Craig, Debra Johnson, Cindy Wesley, John Marshall, Kim St. Bernard, Hutch Hodgson, Angela Gamble, Joyce Borgrow, Dorothy Kohn, Mark Sulborski, Nancy Frenkel, Tim Simpson


 
Sea Monsters at Fernbank

Alive for the first time in 80 million years, the marine reptiles of the dinosaur age come to life in Fernbank's IMAX® Theatre.

Travel back in time to the Late Cretaceous, following a curious and adventurous dolichorhynchops, "Dolly," as she comes face to face with long-necked plesiosaurs, giant turtles, enormous fish, fierce sharks, and the ancient sea's top predator, mosasaurs.


Have a Great Week!

Matt Blankenship
Home Town Mortgage, Inc.
5775-B Glenridge Drive, Ste 210
Atlanta, GA 30328
404-929-2112

A Georgia residential Mortgage Licensee # 11845
Florida residential Mortgage Licensee # L100000522845

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