Celebrities are NOT exempt!!!

Even celebs can't escape foreclosure...it can happen to ANY of us. Now if millionaires like Marion Jones, Latrell Sprewell, and Teddy Riley cant keep their "dream homes" what do you think will happen to you if you are trying to "keep up with the Jones'?"

sources: bossip, LA Times

The Skinny on Foreclosure...

You hear everyday how the foreclosure rate is at a high point. And yes this is true...there's no denying it. What does foreclosure actually mean??? Foreclosure simply means that the bank takes your home because you can not pay your mortgage. But the bigger issue is HOW 2 AVOID it. The 1st step is to find a great loan officer that has integrity and loyalty! The reason integrity and loyalty are vital is because if your loan officer do not have these qualities they DO NOT have good intentions. There are some loan officers out there that will push a loan on you that you may qualify for on paper but not necessarily in reality. What do I mean by this...simple don't get into nothing you cannot REALLY handle!!! You may be approved for a $500,000 loan but if you're not ready to pay that $3500 monthly mortgage...DON"T DO IT!!! As my grandma use to say: "Keepin' up with the Jones' will get you in a world of trouble!!!" I definitely understand that EVERYONE wants their dream home but please don't get in over your head! You will end up in more debt than ever! At Long $ Foster, we work with the Prosperity Mortgage...contact me so we can sit down today with a honest loan officer with integrity to get you the best loan for your money!

Long Live the KING...

Happy Birthday!!!! You are MISSED BUT NEVER 4GOTTEN...I know you're enjoying your day with a smile as usual. We all Love & Miss You!

More Celebs workin' that money...

Say what you want, but Eddie is a smart man! He's taken his millions and put it to VERY good use...Eddie Murphy had this resort-sized, Mission-style $20 million monster built in the prestigious 90210 area code in 2005.

What a way 2 work that MONEY...the smart way!

Just a few weeks after the release of "I Believe", Fantasia put some of her new, hard-earned cash into a two-story brick home in Charlotte, North Carolina, worth approximately $740,00

Let me Upgrade U...

Then after she dropped her second album in December of 2006, she went out and bought this pricier home. Fantasia spent $1.3 million on this beautiful two-story pool home, which also offers a hot tub, five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a three-car garage. Go ahead Tasia! Im not mad at you girl...what a great way to have your money work for YOU!!! There's no need to spend money unwisely...invest it! And the best is HOME OWNERSHIP!!!

Thank YOU!

I just wanted to send each of you a personal shout out who attended the open house yesterday. We had a great turn out..but guess what? You still have time tp snatch up this wonderful 2 bed 2 bath buy. With all the admenities, you really getting a steal! So you can email me at dianatherealtor@gmail.com with any questions about this or ANY other property you may like! I am NEVER too busy for YOU!!!

MUST SEE...2 BED 2BATH condo!

These pictures truly do not compare to the real thing...this is definately a MUST SEE!!! Did I mention that there's a diswasher, fireplace, balcony and TWO walk-in closets!

This could b YOURS...

Gorgeous kitchen with gernerous cabinet space and gourmet pot rack!

OPEN HOUSE

Come see this beautiful 2bed 2ba condo for sale in Columbia, MD this Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 1-4pm. This great property has all the best admentities. You will enjoy walk-in closets, separate laundry room w/ full size washer/dryer, generous kitchen cabinets w/ gourmet pot rack, fireplace, bedroom bookshelves & a wall mounted flat screen TV!!!! And more....so come out on Sunday and put that tax return to good use!

Tax Returns....be smart 101

Why not use that nice tax return towards a future??? Buying a home with your tax money is a great way to start the year off on a good start! Buying a home will work in your favor in more ways than one. The number ONE reason is that you will get a nice tax break for home ownership! It's always good to be SMART with your finances. Stay tuned all this week with more reasons why buying a home is better than buying a liability, like a car!...remember you can always email me so we can start the process of HOME OWNERSHIP at dianatherealtor@gmail.com!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!