Related & 
Interesting Links

Here are some links to web pages which cover various real estate financing issues & other interesting topics:

MY FAMILY PHOTOS
My wife and my kids are the reason I work.  Check out our recent vacation photos.

FANNIE MAE
A government chartered, publicly owned corporation that provides liquidity in the mortgage market.

STAMPS.COM
Print your postage directly from your printer - very neat service! Postage can be printed for anything from envelopes to packages.

EFAX.COM
A very neat service - an internet based fax service!  And it's free!  Converts faxes to email attachments - saves paper & toner!

FREDDIE MAC
Another government chartered, publicly owned corporation that provides liquidity in the mortgage market.

THE STATE OF OREGON
A great resource for all things Oregon

HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT
If you ever had an FHA loan in the past and haven't received your mortgage insurance refund, check this site out.

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
A great resource for all things Washington

FEDERAL RESERVE
An interesting source of historical interest rates.  Go to Domestic and International Research Statistics: Releases and historical data.

THE DISMAL SCIENTIST
If you find economic statistics interesting, this is the site for you!

TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
A superb organization that can help you dramatically improve your public speaking skills.