2/20/07 Newsletter

"Pic" of the week:

Parking garage of the future? This is a 20 story storage facility for newly manufactured cars in Wolfsburg, Germany. Read more about it via this link: http://www.snopes.com/photos/automobiles/parkade.asp

Headline Mortgage News:

Home price trends in your area – This CNN Money article compares value trends in 149 markets
http://money.cnn.com/2007/02/15/real_estate/latest_prices_q4/index.htm?postversion=2007021514

Sticker shock – a list of 8 of the most valuable “homes” in America (according to CNN & Zillow)
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/fortune/0702/gallery.Famous_Zestimates.fortune/index.html
RealtyTrac article – U.S. Foreclosures Increase 19 Percent in January
http://www.realtytrac.com/ContentManagement/pressrelease.aspx?ChannelID=9&ItemID=1907&accnt=64847

Senator says US mortgage lending practices are “Out of Balance”
http://today.reuters.com/news/articleinvesting.aspx?type=bondsNews&storyID=2007-02-07T162840Z_01_N07432719_RTRIDST_0_USA-ECONOMY-MORTGAGE.XML

Inman News: “Builder confidence highest since June ‘06”
http://www.inman.com/inmannews.aspx?ID=62249

MBA Report – Mortgage loan applications up 1.5 % for week ending Jan 9
http://www.mortgagebankers.org/NewsandMedia/PressCenter/48508.htm

Thought for the Week:

“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.”
Mark Twain

The Four Stages of Life:

How to keep more of your own paycheck

The flu has been going around in our neck of the woods lately, so we wanted to share some health and wellness tips with you this week. Always use good judgment when going online to address medical needs. An interesting web site where you can order your own medical tests instead of paying whatever the doctor or hospital charges is www.directlabs.com/index.php There are a number of prescription programs that will save you money as well. To find the Rx program for your state go to http://www.pparx.org/ Low-income seniors who qualify can get the "Eli Lilly" card and really save on their medications. Call 1-877-RX-LILLY. For a $10 fee, Rxaminer will permit users to enter all current prescriptions and returns a list of available generic or other suggested brands for less money. Go to www.rxaminer.com/consult/index.asp

And now, for this week's fun freebies!

Almost free (with rebate) 2 Kingston USB 2.0 Data Traveler 1GB flash drives
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Here's a free mouth wash sample:
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Free skincare samples from Chamonix:
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Free sample of Palmer's Cocoa butter formula with vitamin E lotion. Go to "Like Some?"
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Jan 24, 2007 BoiceMail Newsletter

In BOICE MAIL this week...

"Pic" of the week:
PROTECTION FOR 'WEIRDEST' SPECIES: A conservation program for some of the world's most bizarre and unusual creatures has been launched by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). Species like the bumblebee bat and the pygmy hippopotamus will be protected under the Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (Edge) project

Headline Mortgage News:

FHA Maximum Mortgage Limits effective for all loans closed after January 1, 2007
http://originatortimes.com/content/templates/standard.aspx?articleid=2254&zoneid=5%20

ARMs lose popularity according to new survey
http://originatortimes.com/content/templates/standard.aspx?articleid=2250&zoneid=5%20

Homebuilder launches web site that might be a helpful tool for your customers
http://www.kbhomes.com/

Who are today's home buyers? The demographics are changing and your home purchase customers have also
http://money.cnn.com/2007/01/23/real_estate/new_real_estate_buyers/index.htm?postversion=2007012417

Thought for the Week:

"Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip." Will Rogers

How to keep more of your own paycheck

So, did you declare a "New Year's Resolution" to start saving more money in 2007? Like any resolution, unless some action is taken on your part, nothing will ever change. The key to making your resolution become a reality is to set a goal. In other words, what do you want the 'extra' mony for? Are you saving for a new car stereo system? What about a family trip?

Point is, when you have something to strive for, saving money becomes ten times easier. This goal is something you really want, so you will do what is necessary to be successful. Adopt the "Do I REALLY Need This" approach. Before you purchase ANYTHING, ask yourself if you REALLY, truly need to have it or just want it. Take time to reflect on your current situation. Analyze your expenses to see where you might be able to cut-back and save more money. Remember, you and only you control the amount of money you save in 2007.

Below are some fun freebies to get you started on your other resolutions: cleaner house, lose weight, laugh more with the kids and spouse, take better care of your health, etc.

Free DVDPlay Kiosk movie rental - in Safeway/Vons supermarkets http://www.dvdplay.com/kiosk-promos/free-movie.html

Free Swiffer Duster http://www.startsampling.com/partners/familycircle1/

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Free Latin Salsa band CD http://www.sontumbao.com/hsb_DemoCDForm.aspx

Free sample of Del Mar fragrance for men http://tinylink.com/?azcwePWUyb

Free Noxema 4 Blade Shaver (Click on Savvy Shaving, then Promotions)