I had convinced myself that trying to be a good Catholic and being a good friend and colleague to people of color is enough. The events of the past weeks have helped me understand that I was wrong. Here’s what I’m doing about it. link.medium.com/iefiKiQ7c7
#BlackLivesMatter
My latest thinking on the developing COVID-19 housing crisis: We're going to need bipartisan support to stave off a downturn that will disproportionately hurt low-income borrowers and further widen the wealth gap in America. ownup.biz/3dYhWFu
I had a great time speaking with Emily from the @ABoR_REALTORS on the #scratchthatpodcast about the current state of real estate and the importance of transparency in creating trustworthy relationships with clients #RealEstate
Get the scoop on what you should know about mortgage lending right now with @WeAreOwnUp CEO and co-founder Patrick Boyaggi in ABoR CEO Emily Wells Chenevert's latest ScratchThat episode: scratchpodcast.com/podcasts/… #scratchthatpodcast #realestatepodcast
For veterans seeking home loans, tighter lending standards are making approvals, and good deals, hard to come by. Proud to have my thoughts and advice for Veterans published by the @MilitaryTimes: ownup.biz/2WsU6ea
So many of us are paying closer attention to our cash flow these days. One area a lot of folks overlook is in their cost of debt. My overview on the @weareownup blog: ownup.biz/35y7SjH
Homeowners looking to sell this year are facing a decidedly different outlook than they were pre-#COVID19. I spoke with @devonthorsby for @usnews about who may benefit from selling now, and who is better off waiting: ownup.biz/3cTYut9
This is so great. I can’t wait to see Peter embarrass @RiggsBarstool.
My nephew Peter is taking on Riggs @RiggsBarstool! 😂Good luck Riggs! He’s 12 but the dude can straight rip it. Nasty short game too. Glad u are doing it for a worthy cause! @FirstHealth can’t wait!
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The rude awakening for Boston tech, and the need to create now. medium.com/@durkin/the-rude-… #Boston
While the news turns to how we’ve flattened the curve, we’re only in the early stages of an unfolding economic crisis. I wrote about the impending housing market collapse, the first domino to fall, and why the Government will once again need to step in. ownup.biz/2Km2fLR
On @HalftimeReport: @chamath states that the gov't shouldn't be bailing out hedge funds. @Scaramucci, a hedge fund manager, states that he would apply for PPP, which was designed to help SMBs (and woefully underfunded), because "We serve free lunch everyday at Skybridge".
Man, this made my day. It’s a great day to be a Bobcat @BatesLacrosse. @johnkrasinski the story of Jack Allard is perfect for @somegoodnews
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U.S. mortgage rates fell for a second straight week, giving homeowners more incentive to refinance -- as long as they still have jobs bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via @markets
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As the COVID-19 related economic crisis unfolds, we're learning more about how it's impacting some markets and people more than others. Borrowers looking to purchase or refinance FHA or VA loans have been particularly hard hit. Read on to learn why: ownup.biz/39Avy7s
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Men's @BatesLacrosse head coach Peter Lasagna is a columnist for @Inside_Lacrosse. This week, his column focuses on Jack Allard '16 and his battle against COVID-19. Our thoughts are with Jack and the entire @BatesLaxAlumni community. insidelacrosse.com/article/l… #mesports #d3lax
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What we need. Enjoy. Some Good News with John Krasinski youtu.be/F5pgG1M_h_U via @YouTube
Lenders who pocket commissions and then “hope and pray that the client doesn’t get foreclosed on” are predatory, even if they do it under the auspice of a gov’t loan program. It’s critical you find a lender that explains how much you can afford, not just what you qualify for.
Risky U.S. Mortgages Face Reckoning in Market Spooked by Crisis bloomberg.com/news/features/… via @business
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If you’re struggling to make mortgage payments because of the #COVID19 related economic crisis, you're not alone. Check out our post on how to learn what assistance may be available to you, and how to take action: ownup.biz/3bmECxT
This tragic story about a former @BatesCollege lax player bit.ly/39cyTt3 shows that no one is safe from #COVID19. Don't let anyone fool you into thinking this is not a dire health care crisis🙏#StayHome
