Pittsburgh Mortgage and Real Estate Blog

Quote of the Day
“There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time has come.” Victor Hugo - I really like this one for many reasons…keep reading.

Product for the week
Let us talk about one of my favorite lending topics - Condominium Lending!! Chase is a market leader in lending in condos of all kinds. We are at the forefront in lending on non-warrantable condos, condo new construction, condo conversions, condotels, kiddie condos….I think you get the point. I am an expert an condo lending and would welcome any inquiries you and your clients may have about our unique products.

Person to know
Okay, I think this is cool. Please call Alana Foster Kreiss at 412.608.2836. Alana is the Associate Director for OVECS (Overseas Educational Consulting & Services). For all of you who are city dwellers or who have clients that are within a 45 minute bus ride to the city, Alana places students from overseas in homes while they are studying at our fine universities. It is a short term commitment for an individual student. You will get to be the ambassador for this student on the American & Pittsburgh way of life and all the while you get compensated for it. There are more details on the program and Alana is certainly the expert so if you or someone you know has any interest give her a call.

Pittsburgh Fun Fact
I want to start a grass roots effort right here in Pittsburgh! Please consider this!! As many of you know I am at my one year cancer free mark!! YAHOO!!! I know cancer has effected many of you and your loved ones. I also have a great affection for our elderly community as I was raised in my family’s business of owning elderly care facilities. So here is my Fun Fact! I want to start a group. Not just any group, but a dedicated group of caring people who can spare 1 hour a month. That is all I need. I know you are busy, but helping others is good for the soul. So my campaign (if I can call it that during this election year!) is to start the group called “GOOD COMPANY” or “PEOPLE SITTERS.” I am working on the name. Here is what we can do, if you email me an hour you can make available once a month, I will arrange with Hillman Cancer center and a local nursing home in Squirrell Hill a specific person that we can keep company once a month. It is only an hour to you and I, but it really could make the difference in someone’s life. Trust me I have seen many elderly patients whose family never visits and I know first hand that getting chemotherapy by yourself is no fun! Okay there is my pitch - email me back with your availability for one hour and I will have a calendar coordinated by next month. Pass this on to everyone you know and let’s see what our community can do!

All the best to you this week and we will talk soon.

Jerry Pounds
Sales Manager
412.606.6701 - cell
412.432.7941 - office