Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Luv Ya!

We’re finally back!!! Even though we’ve been on a long vacation but still working in the community, we haven’t forgotten about our readers, we love ya’ll!! Thanks for all of your support in 2008, because we’re here to do it bigger and better in ’09…and a special thanks for everyone who asked when the next blog was coming out, and here you go!

HOMES-ONE OF OUR PRIZE POSSESSIONS
As we all know and have witnessed firsthand, foreclosures in this country have skyrocketed in the last few years, forcing people out of their homes and into apartments. This has caused new renters to have a significant advantage when going to rent a townhouse, condominium, or apartment, because the property owners sometimes have no choice but to offer you the best rates and rents so they won't foreclose. See below about the leveraging power of new renters.
http://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/article/106480/Rents-Drop-Nationwide-as-Vacancies-Spike06480/Rents-Drop-Nationwide-as-Vacancies-Spike
Some Facts when purchasing because it is a buyers market right now:
Wells Fargo was the number one mortgage lender in 2008, according to a report released today by MortgageDaily.com. The San Francisco-based bank originated $230 billion in residential mortgage loans during the year, factoring in recently-acquired Wachovia’s fourth quarter production. However, combined production from the pair was 25 percent lower than numbers seen in 2007, highlighting the intense pullback seen in the industry. JPMorgan Chase was the second largest mortgage lender in 2008, with $185.3 billion in loan origination's. The New York City-based bank, which acquired Washington Mutual last year, saw combined volume sink 37 percent below year-ago levels. Bank of America was third on the list with $181 billion in loan origination's, thanks in large part to its acquisition of Countrywide Financial. Countrywide was the largest mortgage lender in 2007, and ranked fourth this year based on its first and second quarter origination's alone, which totaled $132 billion. Rounding out the top five was Citigroup, with full year production of $104.3 billion. The company scaled back considerably during the year after posting record related losses.
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ENTERTAINMENT BLAST

Flavor Flav has actually become a reality TV icon…okay, well, not exactly, but his show has spawned many others to have a show on VH-1 about finding love. Ray-J, who is best known as Brandy’s little brother and hosting various BET video countdown shows, has his own show now. It has the usual cast of strippers, wannabe actresses, and crying women who confess their undying love for Ray-J after the first date…such class!! I think he should just put another tape out there with another random woman, look what he did for Kim Kardashian’s career! LOL!

Okay, can we please have the real story behind Chris Brown and Rihanna’s “disappearance” from the Grammy Awards? We all know and have read about the supposed altercation between them which resulted in felony battery assault charges against Chris…but now they (I guess their publicists) are stating that Rihanna was actually injured in a car accident. Then there is the rumor that she gave him herpes, so that’s why they were arguing and fighting in the first place. Whatever. #1, they were spotted at a pre-Grammy dinner given by Clive Davis on Saturday night, happy and smiling, so when did he find out about the alleged disease and why was he hugged up with her 2 hours before the altercation? And #2, Chris Brown ain’t whupping NOBODY’S behind with his little self. According to the police reports, he had bruises and scratches just like Rihanna. Chris must have forgotten Rihanna is just as big as him!

We KNOW you all watched the Grammy’s…short recap…Kanye West looks like Kurtis Blow and the silver blazer was horrible. Judy Jetson, AKA Estelle, was just as hideous during their performance. He did redeem himself during “Swagga Like Us”, when we noticed that Jay-Z needs a haircut also. And where was Beyonce? Coldplay is the isht, I don’t care what anyone says, those dudes ROCK! Jennifer Hudson…there are no words, the performance was breathtaking. Lil’ Wayne is still bringing his entire family onstage when he accepts awards, Robin Thicke is way too slept on, and thankfully T-Pain did not have a performance or presentation. T.I. showed he is still the King of the South with his song with Justin Timberlake.
On the BET Honors for Mary J blige Monica did her thing. I'm glad to see she still got it in her. She made me remember the old Mary! Now get up from that man and get another cd poppin.


And to Tyler Perry you are truly blessed!!!!


P.S. Preferred
Thursday, February 12
The Movement @ KISS Ultra Lounge
Threesome Thursdays @ Skandalos

Friday, February 13
Valentines Day Lock and Key Party @ Décor 1202

Saturday, February 14
808 AND HEARTBREAKS @ Club Ice
Sunday, February 15
Black Rain Presidential Affair @ Rustic Martini

Opportunity............
Looking for ladies btw the ages of 18-25 to be on the Professional Swagga promo team "PS Girls'. They will attend clubs, parties and other fun events to distribute promotional and/or marketing materials. If you are interested email your photo and why to professionalswagga@gmail.com