2018 BMW X1
The BMW X1 crossover is built on the front-wheel-drive Mini platform, which technically makes it a subcompact crossover, but it appears much bigger than that because of its height.
The X1 was redesigned for 2016, and for 2017 front-wheel-drive was offered in addition to all-wheel drive. For 2018, a rearview camera is added as standard equipment, and some optional packages have changed.
BMW X1 rivals might include the Acura RDX, Volvo, or a Ford Escape Titanium. More optimistically, BMW sees the X1 competing with the Range Rover Evoque and Audi Q3.
Handling is pleasant but uninspired; and with front-wheel drive it could be a small Ford or Kia. For a BMW, X1 is inexpensive. Interior materials, and the front-wheel-drive platform, reflect that.
The BMW X1 uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine making 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, mated to a paddle-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission. It’s really quick, maybe the best thing about it, with strong power for passing.
The 2018 BMW X1 rates an EPA-estimated 23/32 mpg City/Highway, or 26 mpg Combined with front-wheel drive, one mile per gallon lower with xDrive all-wheel drive. The IIHS gives it its best rating, Top Safety Pick Plus.
The 2018 BMW X1 sDrive28i ($33,900) comes with front-wheel drive; X1 xDrive28i ($35,900) comes with all-wheel drive. Leatherette upholstery is standard. (All prices are MSRP and do not include $995 destination charge.)
X1 sDrive28i Convenience Tier ($36,400) includes SiriusXM, panoramic moonroof and other features, while Premium Tier ($39,700) adds navigation and active-safety features. The Luxury Package ($1550) upgrades to leather upholstery and premium trim materials.
With the twin-kidney grille, the X1 is clearly a BMW, and with its height and greenhouse it’s clearly a crossover, not a stylish BMW wagon.
The big nostrils of the grille are framed by cat’s eye headlamps, with icing-like sculpting that stretches down the sides of the car to the high taillamps. Dark cladding wraps around the rear and touches the low air intakes up front.
The dashboard looks smart, with its big round analog gauges, but the standard interior materials don’t meet the quality expected in a premium vehicle. The front seats are inadequate in thigh bolstering and thin on back support. We haven’t tried the sport seats.
The back seats are comfortable, however. There’s good headroom, thanks to the height, and generous legroom in the rear for a subcompact, although not enough width back there for three adults. The seats are easy to climb in and out of, thanks to wide door openings. There is an available rear seat that reclines and slides rearward by five inches. Forward, if cargo space is needed.
Cargo space is good for a subcompact crossover, a bit less than a compact. It’s 27.1 cubic feet with the rear seat up and 58.7 cubic feet with it down. That’s more than the Audi Q3 or Range Rover Evoque, but way less than a Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4.
The low dashboard and fairly thin windshield pillars allows excellent visibility.
We like the optional wood trim and leather with contrasting stitching, and the head-up display, and the 8.8-inch touchscreen that’s mounted on top of the center console festooned with audio and climate buttons. The screen comes with a touchpad on the iDrive knob.
The 2.0-liter turbo engine, with 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, accelerates from zero to sixty in 6.4 seconds. That’s very quick for the fast and quick by any standard. The X1 inspires confidence in traffic. It responds like a BMW when you put your foot down.
The speed-sensitive electric power steering is quick and well weighted, and although it’s lacking in BMW feel, but you can still run the X1 on twisty roads harder than rivals. The good brakes complement such conditions.
The X1 ride is comfortable as it is, even on standard 18-inch wheels with run-flat all-season tires; conventional all-season tires with a space-saver spare are available at no extra cost.
The Driving Dynamic Control modes are Sport, Comfort, and Eco Pro, which change the sensitivity of the steering, throttle, and transmission. Not surprisingly, given the intent of the X1, we found a significant difference between the settings, as it’s supposed to be. Power is quite slow to arrive in Eco Pro, medium slow in Comfort, and quicker in Sport, or if you’re using manual control in the shift gate or the paddleshifters. In any mode other than Sport, the transmission resists shifting down during uphill acceleration.
BMW’s all-wheel drive xDrive uses a clutch and hydraulic pump system that can shift 100 percent of the power to the rear wheels in a small fraction of a second. Our seat time included some miles in the mountains on roads with rocks and mud from recent landslides. The X1’s good ground clearance was useful, however, on some gravelly spots, we lost some confidence along with lost traction. A Range Rover, Volvo, Audi, or Subaru exudes more confidence on gravel.
The BMW X1 is a sweet subcompact crossover SUV, with a strong powertrain, excellent safety, and good fuel mileage. Its base price is attractive, but the base car isn’t so much. It takes options and money to make the X1 excellent.
Sam Moses wrote this review, with staff reports by The Car Connection.


ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (CBS Tampa) – Florida Republican voters will flock to the polls today to choose their party’s candidates hoping to challenge President Barack Obama in the November general election.
Polls in the Bay Area are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Why can only Republicans vote in today’s Republican Presidential Preference Primary? Because Florida is a closed primary state. The winner of this Republican primary will receive all of the states delegates for the party’s August national convention being held in Tampa.
There are only four active candidates voters can choose from even though the names of Michele Bachmann, Herman Cain, Rick Perry and Jon Huntsman and Gary Johnson will appear on the ballot. The active candidates are: Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul and Rick Santorum.
There are municipal elections in Kenneth City, Safety Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Clearwater and St. Pete Beach. There is a referendum only in Temple Terrace. Any registered voter of any party living in those communities may vote in today’s election on those items.
State law requires voters vote in the city or precinct in which they live in. If an individual as moved, they are required to vote in their new city or precinct.
Some polling places may have changed from previous years. Voters are encourages to confirm their polling places by visiting their county Supervisor of Elections office.
Voters are encouraged bring a photo and signature identification with them to vote to avoid delays and extra paperwork. Parties without a valid and current photo and signature ID can vote on a provisional ballot which is what today’s voting is all about.
Voters using a Vote By Mail/Absentee Ballot must return their ballot to their county Supervisor of Elections office. Mail ballots can not be accepted at local polling locations.
- Economy Weighs Heavily on Florida Working Class (tampa.cbslocal.com)


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Republic's street, the main street of Avignon, is without a doubt, the heart beat of the city. Located midway between the Pope's Palace and the medieval ramparts, the REGINA Hotel is truly a ring site for watching life go by this active city.
Avignon, a strategic site in the Rhone valley, owes its origin to the Doms rock. With the arrival of the popes in the 14th Century, the city became a second Rome. It was enriched by art in the 17th and 18th Centuries, and it remained papal property up to the French revolution.

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Former Ranger Darvish Says Astros Should Be Stripped Of 2017 World Series TitleChicago Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish said the Houston Astros should be stripped of their 2017 World Series championship.
Rangers To Face Former Teammates Yu Darvish, Cole Hamels This Weekend"That will be unique," Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said. "It will be a good challenge for our guys because they're both so talented and it's fun to see our guys play against the best."
Yu Darvish Limits Rangers To 3 Hits Over 6 Innings In Spring GameYu Darvish faced the Rangers on Wednesday for the first time since signing a six-year contract with the Cubs last month. Darvish limited the Rangers to three hits over six innings.
Keidel: Are The Cubs World Series Favorites In 2018?The Chicago Cubs won the World Series in 2016 and are even more stacked now with Yu Darvish in the starting rotation.
Cubs Finalize $126 Million, 6-Year Contract With Yu DarvishYu Darvish and the Cubs have finalized their $126 million, six-year contract. Darvish joins a rotation that includes Jon Lester, Kyle Hendricks, Jose Quintana and Tyler Chatwood.
Report: Yu Darvish, Cubs Reach $126 Million, 6-Year DealAce Yu Darvish and the Chicago Cubs have reached agreement on a $126 million, six-year contract, according to a report by The Athletic.
Top Remaining MLB Free AgentsWe are less than three weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting, yet several of the top free agents still remain available.
Report: Cubs Having Active Talks With RHP Yu DarvishThe Chicago Cubs are having active talks with free agent Yu Darvish, hoping to add the right-hander to their rotation as they try for a second championship in three seasons.
While Rangers Want To Add Rotation Depth, Yu Still UnlikelyRangers general manager Jon Daniels anticipates adding depth to his rotation. It is still unlikely that pitcher will be a front-line starter.
Free Agent Yu Darvish Meets With CubsDarvish tweeted a statement in Japanese confirming the get-together amid reports that Chicago executives Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer were in Dallas to speak with him.
Darvish Says Meeting Gurriel After Racist Gesture Wasn't NeededYu Darvish didn't think that it was necessary to meet with Yuli Gurriel after the Houston first baseman made a racist gesture toward the Dodgers pitcher during Game 3 of the World Series.
Gurriel Banned 5 Games In 2018 For Racist Gesture At DarvishYuli Gurriel of the Houston Astros was suspended Saturday for the first five games of next season for making a racist gesture at Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish during the World Series.
WS Game 3: Darvish Returns To Texas For World Series DebutYu Darvish has been close to perfect at Minute Maid Park, where he makes his first World Series start in Game 3 for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Houston Astros.
Cubs Trail Dodgers 3-0 In NLCS After Darvish DominatesYu Darvish shut down Chicago on Tuesday night, putting the Cubs on the verge of being swept out of the NLCS for the second time in three years after a 6-1 loss.
Rangers Call Up Willie Calhoun, Key Piece In Darvish TradeThe Rangers have called up the centerpiece in the Yu Darvish trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers.


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There are innumerable debates concerning the health effect of standard egg intake. While research has revealed that the ingestion of this food item for breakfast may result in greater weight loss, current evidence proves that eating three eggs each week may raise the probability of premature mortality.
Why Are Eggs Good to Heart Health?
There’s been continuing debate concerning the effect of the normal ingestion of eggs to the cardiovascular system. These days, there is conflicting literature having to do with the connection between egg intake, cholesterol, obesity, and the incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD).
According to a 2017 analysis, there was a consensus on which eggs have been secure for the center. This tasked with advice from the Dietary Guidelines for America that noticed that the connection between cardiovascular disease and dietary cholesterol has been minimal. The guidelines have been based on the simple fact that the association between egg-derived cholesterol along with other food items comprising “bad” cholesterol and CHD was believed less important in contrast to this well-supported effects of saturated fat in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol — also an important risk factor for atherosclerosis. But more recent studies have discovered that eating at a minimum of 3 eggs each week may increase the odds of early departure.
A group of researchers in the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University presented evidence that eating eggs each week or 300 mg or greater of cholesterol every day may raise the danger of death. One large egg contains about 186 mg of cholesterol. Meaning individuals who consume generally three big eggs inside a meal could be consuming about 558 mg of cholesterol. The analysis followed 29,000 participants for 17 decades. Throughout the study, 5400 cardiovascular episodes have been listed, included of 113 deaths brought on by cardiovascular disease, 1897 instances of cardiovascular disease, and 1302 instances of stroke. Six million one hundred half-dozen of those participants died from additional non-cardiovascular-related causes. Data analysis demonstrated that consuming an additional 300 mg of cholesterol each day has been associated with a 3.2percent greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease along with some 4.4percent greater risk of dying early because of some cause.
The authors mentioned that the results act as a reminder which cows, particularly the yolk, feature cholesterol which may lead to adverse health effects. Thus, to decrease the probability of CHD, not as cholesterol ought to be consumed. However, because of a strictly observational analysis, other factors might have affected the information. The information contrasts against literature representing the advantages of egg consumption on many health parameters, such as weight control and eye health.
Eggs and Weight Reduction
Eggs are deemed to supply a vital source of protein for most people. They compare favorably to other dietary sources, being just inferior to breast milk. The yolk protein, particularly, was reported to possess bigger satiety effects in contrast to some other isocaloric foods with reduced degrees of satiety. Research examining the effect of reduced satiety and higher satiety foods of the exact identical calorie articles on fat loss discovered participants consumed fewer calories after eating a breakfast containing egg whites. Individuals swallowing the egg and bagel breakfast shed more fat after eight months. Similar studies have discovered that people consuming the exact identical breakfast with no egg element had been less palatable, hungrier, also had greater insulin levels hours after ingestion. According to this proof, swallowing eggs as a piece of breakfast might have favorable results on people wanting to shed weight throughout the decrease in caloric consumption.
Eggs are relatively affordable, yet exceptionally nutritious food products which boast various nutrients necessary for human wellbeing. An egg includes lots of vitamins, fats, vitamins, key proteins, and anti-inflammatory chemicals and hosts beneficial nutrients into power density ratios. Macronutrient-wise, eggs include many essential minerals, such as vitamin A, vitamin B12, D, vitamin, riboflavin, and folate, along with a selection of minerals like iron, sodium, calcium, and potassium.
The pigments are accountable for providing egg yolks that their yellow/orange color has obtained interest on account of their function in eye health.
Carotenoids — that the pigment accountable is constituted of lutein and zeaxanthin that are not able to be synthesized from the body and need dietary ingestion.
The pigments can be also located at the yellowish area of the retina, and that boosts the clarity of eyesight, and protects the macula from gloomy light damage, also eliminates reactive oxygen species.
Eating foods containing carotenoids has been connected to the decreased likelihood of creating several climatic states, including hepatitis and age-related macular degeneration.

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Freedom Fishing Foundation is here to support our veterans and military families by finding peace and tranquility through the sport of fishing.
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Provide veterans and military families an opportunity to attain
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(July 8, 2021): Ocean City Emergency Services is continuing to monitor the projected path of Tropical Storm Elsa. Currently, the effects of the storm are expected to be in the Ocean City area beginning in the afternoon Thursday, July 8 through Friday, July 9.
Tropical Storm Elsa’s Projected Impact on Ocean City
Tropical force winds above 40 mph are expected, with gusts reaching as high as 50 mph. Based on the current track, Ocean City could see 2-4 inches of rain and minor flooding. The potential for tornados across southeast Maryland and Virginia is possible this afternoon into tonight. The Town of Ocean City has begun completing pre-storm action items, including closing the seawall and removing items from the beach. Strong winds and large waves will also create hazardous marine conditions. Beachgoers are reminded to swim only when the lifeguards are on duty. Residents are encouraged to begin securing outdoor furniture, grills, and waters vessels and prepare for power outages.
Events in Ocean City for Thursday Cancelled
Tonight’s downtown Drone Show, Beach Dance Party and Sunset Park Party Night have been canceled. Additional storm-related updates will be posted on various websites, social media outlets, and through the Emergency Alert System.
Stay Updated with OceanCity.com
OceanCity.com will be updating our site and our Facebook page throughout the storm.
Watch the Storm from OceanCity.com’s Live Webcams on the beach and on the bay
Sign up for Alerts with the Town
- City Wide Emergency Alerts: Citizens can sign up for emergency alerts by visiting: https://oceancitymd.
gov/enews and subscribing to “City Wide Emergency Alerts.”
Know Your Zone
The Town of Ocean City’s Emergency Services personnel will be working closely with local and state representatives to provide citizens with timely, accurate, and essential information before, during, and after the storm. Citizens are encouraged to Know Your Zone and Division and be prepared for any impact the storm may have on Ocean City. To begin preparing, citizens should build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan. For more information regarding storm preparedness, please visit http://www.ready.gov/
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Closing the gap between the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians is a national priority. GMT is committed to developing a general practice workforce that is able to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples towards improving their health outcomes. With approximately 100,000 Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders (two-thirds of Queensland’s total) in GMT’s footprint, there are a variety of opportunities for Registrars to develop an extended scope of practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
What Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health training opportunities does GMT offer?
GMT offers Training Posts in a range of accredited Aboriginal Community Controlled Services (ACCHS) and state government health services, including urban, rural, remote and fly-in/fly-out settings. GMT encourages all Registrars to undertake a training experience in one or more of these Training Posts.
Almost any term of your general practice training can be undertaken in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Training Post, where you will be working as a member of a skilled and enthusiastic primary health care team. Advanced and Extended skills, as well as Academic posts in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, are also available.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health training facilities within the GMT region are listed below:
Charleville and surrounding areas
Hervey Bay and Maryborough
Innisfail and surrounding area
Thursday Island based
What Cultural Training is Provided?
All Registrars are required to complete educational activities related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health as a mandatory component of training. For the 2017 year, cultural competency training has the following components that must be satisfactorily completed:
- RACGP or ACRRM online cultural awareness modules which will familiarise you with the broad cultural context of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Locally delivered cultural competency workshops and activities, organised through your local training office. While training in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Training Post, a cultural mentor will be part of your team to familiarise you and support you in working within the specific cultural context of the local people and community.
GMT is developing a cultural education framework which will offer an additional variety of learning experiences for Registrars to enhance their learning and enable more regionally contextualised application of knowledge.
Interested in working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health? Check out these videos:
- Rural Generalist series, Indigenous health: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/ruralgeneralist/content/greatadventure.asp
- The Good GP: The Two of Us – Aboriginal GP, Dr Shannon Springer:
Reconciliation Action Plan
Please click the below link to read about James Cook Universities commitment to enhancing the lives of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through its Reconciliation Action Plan, which is available on the JCU website: https://www.jcu.edu.au/australian-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-information/partnerships-and-development/reconciliation
We would also encourage everyone to visit the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander information portal for more information, including JCU’s cultural protocols guide, calendar of events and links to community networks: https://www.jcu.edu.au/australian-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-information

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Prismet is a landmark with its 18 floors as well as a part of Aarhus skyline
This 63 m high building is the first high-rise measuring more than 50 m in Aarhus. The building is called Prismet (Prism) owing to its triangular floor plan and the slooping roof area. The glazed façade, which appears almost black in daylight, is in stark contrast to the neighbouring clinker brick buildings.
Prismet is situated next to Den Gamle By (The Old Town) in the centre of Aarhus.
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South Korea ranked 66 out of nations on Freedom House’s Freedom of the Press report, with a status of “partly free”.
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This book discusses perceptions of ‘femininity’ in contemporary South Korea and the extent to which fictional representations in South Korean women’s fiction of the s challenges the enduring association of the feminine with domesticity, docility and passivity.
South Korean women have to overcome many obstacles at work after marriage and child birth. Long hours, lack of childcare and the male-dominated business culture force many to leave the workforce.
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In today's society, the economy of South Korea has tremendously improved due to urbanisation, industrialisation, military authoritarianism, democratic reform, and social liberalisation since the late s.
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Professional women writers appeared in Korea at the turn of the century, but only since the. The book that began my obsession with North Korea. With a clear-eyed journalist’s approach, Demick interviewed a dozen defectors who had.
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They were no longer to be guaranteed of their breadwinner.Park Yu-ha, a professor at Sejong University in South Korea and author of a controversial book on “comfort women,” the euphemistic term for Korean women in Japanese brothels during World War II.
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“As you perceive something, you give birth to a thought, and this thought now thinks. Now that it exists, now that it has been conjured, now that it has been focused, now it vibrates. Now, by Law of Attraction, other thoughts that are vibrationally same will come to it. So it begins its expansion immediately.” — Abraham-Hicks
Thinking happy thoughts offers us a lot of light, but it’s not a practice to ingest halfheartedly. It’s a process to be honored and revered, if we wish to contribute something new to the reality we know.
Follow along with this affirmation if you crave a change; if some part of you knows that there’s a way to live in the world but not be crushed by every painful thought or emotion that sweeps through you.
This isn’t a typical you-are-what-you-think affirmation, but it’s an awe-inspired one, and I hope it inspires you to contribute to the loving reality you want to live in.
“I Am Not the Thoughts Themselves; My Truth Is Closer to the Awareness Behind Everything”
We think reality is one and the same for all, but we also recognize that two people could be looking at the same “thing” and see two different “things.” How can that be? The way we perceive the world around us, within us, and beyond, actually shapes the way things really are.
We see the world not as it is, but as our perceptions allow. Reality as we personally understand it is molded by the individual peculiarities of our past experiences, but also our mindful willingness to shift course. We aren’t truly trapped by what’s happened to us in the past—not if we play a new game.
The “game” I like to play is Witness: How can I just notice what is, without identifying with what’s happening? How can I act, without being stuck in the role(s) I play? How can I transcend labels without judging them or adding more labels? How can I see differently?
This place of witnessing, of stepping back with expanded awareness, is where we’re able to think happy thoughts with sincerity. Going “behind the scenes” of what happens to occur, recognizing who we are and who we are not, empowers us to consciously contribute to a new reality.
You’re not the negative thoughts you happen to think. The same goes with positive thoughts. Remember who you’re not (the thoughts) and contemplate the aware presence that’s behind everything. When you do that, the thoughts that do occur can come and go freely without you having to suffer.
You can be an active participant in the direction of your mental activity. To think happy thoughts does not mean to become those happy thoughts; it means to shape your reality according to how you want to experience your life.Reality is malleable, and you're the one molding the clay. Click To Tweet
“I Devote My Consciousness to Uncovering the Gems within Each Experience”
When you think happy thoughts on purpose, you actively participate in the manifestation of your desires. Just because you’re able to transcend your thoughts, does not mean you are immune to their effects. You’re a human being, too, after all.
My reality, I’ve found, is something I contribute to with every conscious and unconscious decision. The more conscious I become of the situation and all the roles being played, all the challenges and opportunities for growth and discovery, the more sensical my decision to think happy thoughts.
I discover, again and again, that the positive thoughts I apply to any given experience heightens the potential of joy in that experience, and affects all other aspects of my life. The experience is what it is, but how I experience the experience is what’s within my control.
There’s an ocean of love behind everything, and it’s always giving, always offering energy and well-being and what we need to keep going here.
There are gems to behold within each experience, if we only had the energy and insight to see them. Sometimes we suffer enough and throw our hands up in the air and finally ask for help; that’s when help shows up. It’s been there all along, really; it’s that “ocean.” We’re never without it—we tune into it.
We can’t unconsciously devote our consciousness to uncovering what’s there, hidden by the veils of unconsciousness. Do you understand what I mean? We need to step back, to just see things as they are without judging them, throwing on labels, applying filters, comparing or seeking.
We need to pause, simply, and see what narratives have been running our life behind the scenes.
- What beliefs have we been practicing?
- Do we believe them because they are true, or because we have practiced them long enough?
- How have they affected the way we feel and view the world outside and within?
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If you don’t identify with the negative thoughts, it’s much easier to watch them come and go without getting your heart broken. It also, then, makes sense to actively participate in the thoughts that feel good, because you can see how they would magnetize more good feelings.
Stepping back allows us a bird’s eye view whereby we can see just how certain thought patterns affect the way we communicate with others, relate to ourselves, respond to the world, and contribute to the kind of reality we find ourselves living in.
We can see where we’d like to wake up, where we’d like to devote our consciousness. We’d even be able to participate in new thoughts, conjuring up new energy, without losing ourselves along the way.
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You are a conscious being; therefore, you’re absolutely powerful enough to direct the thoughts that flow through you with intention. You’re capable of forging new pathways, bending reality as you feel inspired to do so, because your capacity to transcend the pathways themselves is in your nature.Reality is the co-creation of spirit and matter; experiences are shaped by both. Click To Tweet
In light of your power to choose, to shift, to evolve, and to realize new preferences without getting lots in them, here are some supportive statements (sub-affirmations, if you will) to activate your higher awareness.
Consider these words to be guides; they can guide you back home, to a conscious state from which you can see all the ways and reasons a shift in perception can help you craft a more loving reality for yourself, and all those who meet you.
- My appreciation for all sides, the light and the dark of my human experience, actively lifts my perspective to see the gems that are buried all around, and within.
- When I opt for an optimistic approach to any given situation, I notice that solutions appear seemingly out of nowhere; I see what is possible, and I see that dormant possibilities have been with me all along.
- I am allowed to believe in any thought that I wish, through practice, because I am a child of humanity, and that is a gift that was bestowed upon me at birth. I am allowed to rise higher than any beliefs I energize, too, because I am a child of the universe.
- I live in a world where preferences can be born (what a miracle!) and these preferences evolve with me. I contribute new energy to the world with each preference I shift.
- Consciously choosing to think happy thoughts is an act of great self-love and love for the highest good of all I connect with.
- Every time I act in accordance with my own truths, and with the intention of energizing the loving perceptions I hold, my defenses fall away, my heart opens, I can serve wholeheartedly, and I can maintain myself while I try to create the reality I want to create.
- An open heart and a quiet mind seem to be the way to hear the whispers of my soul, the answers that cannot be spoken and the truths that are forgotten when I have forgotten myself.
- How do you want your life to feel?
- Have you ever experienced a moment where you felt as though you were watching everything happen, part of it yet not tethered to it? What “gifts” did this awareness grant you?
Please share your thoughts on “paving a new pathway” for yourself, favorite excerpts and sentiments from this affirmation, and any helpful or hopeful stories of a personal shift with me in the comments.
Honor the light in another that is also in you; share this affirmation with a kindred flame.
Whatever situation arises, see the thoughts you harbor toward it; see the thought as if it was an object outside of you. If it contributes to a fearful reality, it wants to move through you. If it contributes to a loving reality, it wants to move through you, too. Let it all move through you.

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The U.S. Department of Justice has seized a majority of the $4.3 million paid by Colonial Pipeline to the Darkside ransomware gang following last month’s attack.
Law enforcement officials said they were able to track multiple transfers of Colonial’s May 8 ransom payment by reviewing the Bitcoin public ledger and identified $2.3 million of proceeds that had been transferred to a specific address. The Federal Bureau of Investigation was able to obtain the “private key”—the rough equivalent of a password—needed to access assets from that specific Bitcoin address.
“New financial technologies that attempt to anonymize payments will not provide a curtain from behind which criminals will be permitted to pick the pockets of hardworking Americans,” said Stephanie Hinds, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California. “This case demonstrates our resolve to develop methods to prevent evildoers from converting new methods of payment into tools of extortion.”
The private key for the Bitcoin address used by Darkside is now in the possession of the FBI in the Northern District of California, according to an affidavit filed Monday to seize money from the Bitcoin wallet. This Bitcoin represents proceeds traceable to a computer intrusion, and property involved in money laundering may be seized pursuant to criminal and civil forfeiture statues, according to officials.
“Today, we deprived a cybercriminal enterprise of the object of their activity, their financial proceeds and funding,” FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate said during a press conference Monday. “For financially motivated cybercriminals, especially those presumably located overseas, cutting off access to revenue is one of the most impactful consequences we can impose.”
Abbate said the FBI has been pursuing an investigation into Darkside since last year and has to date identified more than 90 victims across multiple U.S. critical infrastructure sectors. American victims of the Darkside ransomware gang can be found in the manufacturing, legal, insurance, health care and energy sectors, according to Abbate.
“The threat of severe ransomware attacks pose a clear and present danger to your organization, to your company, to your customers, to your shareholders and to your long-term success,” Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said during a press conference Monday. “So pay attention now. Invest resources now. Failure to do so could be the difference between being secure now or a victim later.”
Darkside was also reportedly behind the huge ransomware attack against Fort Mill, S.C.-based CompuCom, No. 46 on the 2021 CRN Solution Provider 500, that’s expected to cost the Office Depot subsidiary more than $20 million. CompuCom wasn’t able to substantially restore its service delivery capabilities until March 17, 16 days after the crippling malware attack took place.
Monaco cautioned that the U.S. Department of Justice might not always be able to recover the funds if victims of an attack opt to pay the ransom. Colonial’s decision to pay Darkside a ransom in exchange for a decryption tool was highly controversial and is likely come up when Colonial CEO Joseph Blount testifies before the Homeland Security Committees for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
The U.S. Department of Justice has in recent years issued indictments against Russian, Chinese and North Korean hackers accused of carrying out high-profile attacks against American businesses and government agencies. But given the lack of extradition treaties between the U.S. and these nations, the alleged hackers are very unlikely to ever see the inside of an American courtroom.
“Law enforcement agencies need to broaden their approach beyond building cases against criminals who may be beyond the grasp of the law,” John Hultquist, vice president of analysis for Mandiant Threat Intelligence, said in a statement. “In addition to the immediate benefits of this approach [recovering ransom payment], a stronger focus on disruption may disincentivize this behavior.”

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Preparation of enantiopure norbornane ligands bearing both (2S,3S)-bis(phosphinomethyl) and 7-syn-oxygen functional groups and an application to rhodium-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation.
(25/243)Enantiopure bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane derivatives having both (2S,3S)-bis[(diphenylphosphino)methyl] and 7-syn-oxygen functional groups were synthesized by using diastereoselective Diels-Alder reaction of di-(1R)-menthyl fumarate and 5-trimethylsilylcyclopentadiene followed by silver-promoted stereospecific frame rearrangement of a bromolactone intermediate. Rhodium-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenations were carried out using the diphosphines as a chiral ligand. (+info)
Biomonitoring of titanium, mercury, platinum, rhodium and palladium in dental health care workers.
(26/243)BACKGROUND: In dentistry, titanium, mercury, platinum, rhodium and palladium are used to produce dental fillings. Therefore, dental workers who apply such materials may be exposed to these metals. METHODS: The study concerned 40 healthy subjects-20 controls and 20 dental health care workers-to determine serum and urinary levels of the aforementioned metals by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. RESULTS: Mean urinary and serum titanium did not reveal statistically significant differences in the two groups. The very low urinary and serum levels of mercury, platinum, rhodium and palladium prevented us from making a statistical evaluation between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: We did not find a significant increase in serum and urinary titanium levels in dental health care workers. Measurement of mercury, platinum, rhodium and palladium in urine and serum was not useful in determining occupational exposure. (+info)
Preparation of axially chiral biphenyl diphosphine ligands and their application in asymmetric hydrogenation.
(27/243)Axially chiral biphenyldiphosphine ligands bearing diphenylphosphino group(s) and/or dicyclohexylphosphino group(s) were prepared in enantiomerically pure form starting from 2,6-dimethylnitrobenzene via 8 steps: iodination, reduction, methoxylation through diazotization, Ullmann coupling, bromination, phosphorylation, optical resolution, and silane reduction, and the obtained ligands were used in rhodium-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation. (+info)
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(28/243)[reaction: see text] Rhodium-catalyzed conjugate addition of an aryl boronic acid to alpha-methylamino acrylates followed by enantioselective protonation of the oxa-pi-allylrhodium intermediate provides access to aryl-substituted beta(2)-amino acids. The impact of the different variables of the reaction on the levels of enantioselectivity has been assessed. (+info)
Intermolecular rhodium-catalyzed [2+2+2] carbocyclization reactions of 1,6-enynes with symmetrical and unsymmetrical alkynes.
(29/243)The crossed intermolecular rhodium-catalyzed [2+2+2] carbocyclization of carbon and heteroatom tethered 1,6-enynes can be accomplished with symmetrical and unsymmetrical alkynes, to afford the corresponding bicyclohexadienes in an efficient and highly selective manner. (+info)
Hydrogen-mediated reductive coupling of conjugated alkynes with ethyl (N-Sulfinyl)iminoacetates: synthesis of unnatural alpha-amino acids via rhodium-catalyzed C-C bond forming hydrogenation.
(30/243)Rhodium-catalyzed hydrogenation of 1,3-enynes 1a-8a and 1,3-diynes 9a-13a at ambient temperature and pressure in the presence of ethyl (N-tert-butanesulfinyl)iminoacetate and ethyl (N-2,4,6-triisopropylbenzenesulfinyl)iminoacetates, respectively, results in reductive coupling to afford unsaturated alpha-amino acid esters 1b-13b in good to excellent yields with exceptional levels of regio- and stereocontrol. Further hydrogenation of the diene containing alpha-amino acid esters 1b-8b using Wilkinson's catalyst at ambient temperature and pressure results in regioselective reduction to afford the beta,gamma-unsaturated alpha-amino acid esters 1c-8c in good to excellent yields. Exhaustive hydrogenation of the unsaturated side chains of the Boc- and Fmoc-protected derivatives of enyne and diyne coupling products 14b-16b occurs in excellent yield using Crabtree's catalyst at ambient temperature and pressure providing the alpha-amino acid esters 14d-16d, which possess saturated side chains. Finally, cross-metathesis of the Boc-protected reductive coupling product 14b with cis-1,4-diacetoxy-2-butene proceeds readily to afford the allylic acetate 14e. Isotopic labeling studies that involve reductive coupling of enyne 1a and diyne 9a under an atmosphere of elemental deuterium corroborate a catalytic mechanism in which oxidative coupling of the alkyne and imine residues is followed by hydrogenolytic cleavage of the resulting metallacycle. A stereochemical model accounting for the observed sense of asymmetric induction is provided. These studies represent the first use of imines as electrophilic partners in hydrogen-mediated reductive carbon-carbon bond formation. (+info)
Regio- and enantioselective intermolecular rhodium-catalyzed [2+2+2] carbocyclization reactions of 1,6-enynes with methyl arylpropiolates.
(31/243)Transition metal-catalyzed [m+n+o] carbocyclization reactions provide powerful methods for the construction of complex polycyclic systems that are generally not accessible through classical pericyclic reactions. We have developed the first regio- and enantioselective crossed intermolecular rhodium-catalyzed [2+2+2] carbocyclization of carbon- and heteroatom-tethered 1,6-enynes with unsymmetrical 1,2-disubstituted alkynes. This study clearly delineates the ligand requirements for obtaining excellent regio- and enantioselectivity. Furthermore, the ability to utilize various electron-withdrawing groups, and to introduce quaternary carbon stereogenic centers, provides the level of versatility necessary for its application to target-directed synthesis. Additional studies on the development and application of this novel methodology to the total synthesis of natural products are currently underway. (+info)
Practical synthesis of Dirhodium(II) tetrakis[N-phthaloyl-(S)-tert-leucinate].
(32/243)An efficient and reliable procedure for the preparation of dirhodium(II) tetrakis[N-phthaloyl-(S)-tert-leucinate], Rh2(S-PTTL)(4), a universally effective catalyst for a range of enantioselective carbene transformations, is described. The N-phthaloylation of (S)-tert-leucine by the method of Bose with essentially no racemization is a key to this process. (+info)

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They've *got* to know he's got no upside. This was the perfect opportunity to let him go w/out having to pay him out, and they go & give him a pay raise. I'm sure that's going to make more than a few people upset in the lockerroom.
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The fact the he did/may/could've/should've threaten management is irrelevant...the guy sucked. He sucked so bad, they actually booked him to look like he sucked to explain away the fact that he sucked.
Yet Rhyno, Jaime Noble, and Rey Mysterio have nothing to do. There's your bullshit.
This better be internet bullshit. Because if not, it proves the point that Vince McMahon has gone insane. Anyone want to even attempt to spin Nathan Jones getting a raise (hell, him just not getting a pay cut on principle) as a positive?
I consider the switch from Pathetic to Loser to be a promotion.
You know you can take decisive, definitive words as "word is going around" to the bank! This has to be 100% true. And how do these guys at the Torch get such detail into the behind of scenes happenings of the WWE? I mean, with such details as "some sort of dispute with management". Man, stories like these make me feel just like I was there! Great story!!!
I think they have found a pretty good role for Nathan Jones the last couple of weeks.
Yeah, you can see how his role at WrestleMania deserved a big payoff....
"The Rock also knows damn well, what in recent years the WCW Title has come to... Diamond Dallas Page? Booker T? The guy from Scream 2, the dog from Married with Children, the maid from the Jeffersons! Shane McMahon, this title is just like your sister, everybody gets a turn!"
I read a differing version of this story with some rather pertinent words attatched at the end.
"Nathan Jones recently got so angry backstage in WWE that he reportedly threatened to quit the company and return to Australia.
WWE road agent John Lauranitis was able to settle Jones down and was said to have persuaded him to stay with the company by giving him a pay raise, however that has not been confirmed."
Presumably this was the word from 'many of the boys' at hotel RumourMill in Inside Sources, who 'were said to be upset' at the possibility that this alleged story could conceivably have the potential to be, in some part at least, true.
"People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid." - Soren Aabye Kierkegaard
Originally posted by Notorious F.A.B.This is just an example of the "inside sources" having an agenda - namely to get heat on Jones.
You might be on the right trail but you've got the wrong guy. Does this story make Nathan Jones, whom the internet already hates, look bad or does it make WWE management look bad? More specifically Johhny Ace, whose decisions have recently come under fire(LOD, Matt Hardy). He's the guy they're trying to put heat on. And Vince for letting this bullshit go on, of course.
WWE.com is reporting that Jones is out because he chipped a bone in his elbow and it was causing him excrutiating pain, so Dr. Andrews performed surgery to remove it. He's not expected back on Smackdown for several weeks.


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Buying a home is thrilling and exciting and terrifying all at once. Add in the fact that you haven’t sold your current home, and there are many more moving parts to your transaction. In a hot real estate market, sometimes you have to jump in and make an offer before you’re quite ready (or able) to sell your current home. If you have a hefty savings account and income sufficient to qualify for both of your mortgages, it might not be a problem, But for millions of homeowners, this scenario requires a different solution.
First and foremost, you can consider submitting an offer with a contingency. While this makes things easier on paper, it can affect the desirability of your offer - especially in aforementioned hot markets. Putting your current home up for sale first can mitigate some of this risk for the seller of your new home, but there will likely still be some sort of contingency in the event your home doesn’t sell or the sale falls through.
In order to put yourself in a position of strength at the negotiating table, you’ll want your house to be sold, and all contingencies from your buyers signed off prior to submitting your offer. Again, this is an ideal scenario, but not necessarily practical.
A Bridge Loan is a short-term financing solution that allows you to finance two homes at once, temporarily. Once you sell your current home, you pay off the temporary bridge loan and are left with the one mortgage on your new home.
American Pacific Mortgage offers two programs to secure your bridge financing:
Either way, you can get the equity out of your current home to facilitate your new home - without the seller looking askance at whether your offer is bonafide. Add an APM approval letter and you’ve put yourself as close to a cash buyer as possible without having to actually have cash on hand for the purchase. This puts you in a much better negotiation position with the seller and takes a load of the worry out of the gymnastics required when buying and selling at the same time.
Be sure to talk to Michele about what option might work best for you, and put yourself in the driver's seat for your next home purchase.
As a first-time home buyer, it can be overwhelming to hear all the stories from friends and family about home loans. Often times you’re left with a lot of assumptions and not all of the facts about the process, possibly keeping you from taking the steps toward getting the home you’ve been dreaming about.
We’re happy to clear up the facts and make sure you’ve got the information you need to make a homebuying decision. Let’s bust some down payment and private mortgage insurance (PMI) myths right now!
Myth #1: Borrowers need at least a 10% down payment.
The Facts: The majority of first-time home buyers believe they need at least a 10% down payment (source: NAR), but that’s simply not true with all of today’s different loan types and programs. Average down payments are generally in the range of 5-10% but there are loan programs that allow as low as 3% and even a few no-down loan options.
Myth #2: PMI is always required on home loans with less than 20% down.
The Facts: PMI is generally required by the lender when a borrower purchases a home using conventional financing with less than a 20% down payment. But there are loan programs available that don’t require PMI. VA Loans do not require PMI and neither does our new No MI Advantage Loan. There are other loan programs with possible reduced mortgage insurance, so be sure to check in with us to find out what might fit your particular situation.
Myth #3: PMI protects the borrower.
The Facts: Many borrowers make the mistake of thinking that PMI is insurance that either protects the home or protects them if they end up in a foreclosure situation. PMI is in place to protect the lender from default on the loan, which enables lenders to help more borrowers get loans. It does not provide protection for the borrower if they go into foreclosure. And PMI is not to be confused with Homeowner’s Insurance, which is required and protects the physical home and property.
Myth #4: PMI cannot be canceled.
The Facts: PMI is in place to protect the lender when there is less than 20% equity built up. Once more than 20% equity is in place, PMI can be removed. PMI will automatically be terminated when the principal balance reaches 78% of the original value. You can also request cancelation sooner in writing if your home value has increased enough (contact your lender for exact requirements and instructions).
Now that you know more of the facts about down payments and PMI, are you feeling motivated to begin your homeownership journey? APM is here to help educate you and clear up any misinformation on the home loan process. We are standing by to answer your questions and help you every step of the way!
If you have been contemplating buying a house, we are here to help you think through the possibilities.
There are several factors to consider before you decide it’s time to buy a house. Here are a few:
Once you have carefully considered all of the above and decided it’s time to buy a house, get ready for your next steps!
Now that you have decided it’s time to buy a house - what next?
As you decide when to buy a house, check out our free resources to help you through your journey!
5 Step Roadmap of the Home Loan Process
We’ll take you step-by-step from start to finish of the homeownership journey so you’ll know what to expect and can better prepare.
Am I Financially Ready to Buy My First Home?
Get your financial questions answered as you work toward your homeownership goal. You may be ready sooner than you think!
Deciding when to buy a house is a big decision. There is a lot to think through but we hope you’re closer to making that decision now that you have the information you need. Are you ready to take that next step? We are standing by to help!
One of the obstacles that keeps first time home buyers out of the housing market is the misconception that they need to have a 20% down payment.* As housing prices have risen, saving up a 20% down payment* can seem like a far-off goal. Are you trying to save up to buy a home? Did you know that there are plenty of low down payment options for you?
The down payment is the portion of the home price that you pay cash for rather than financing it - most lenders require that some percentage of the purchase price be paid at the time of closing. Though a 20% down payment* will allow you to avoid paying private mortgage insurance, the average down payment size for borrowers is typically in the range of 5-10%.
You can definitely purchase a home with less than a 20% down payment!* Being able to make a low down payment can benefit you in a few ways:
There are several loan programs that allow low down payments and APM is proud to offer these loans to help first time home buyers like you. Here are some of our programs that allow low down payments:
*There may be qualifying factors. Please visit our Disclosures page for more details on loan types.
There are more specialty programs with APM that can help you afford a home by allowing a lower down payment - check out a few programs below!
And don’t forget - many first time home buyers can also get assistance with down payments:
Now that you know you have several low down payment loan options with APM, you can focus on saving up the amount you will need. Saving up a down payment doesn’t have to feel like such a chore. Try a few of our saving tips:
Achieving your homeownership dream may be just around the corner! Research your low down payment options, start saving your dollars, and contact one of our friendly loan advisors today so they can help you discover the programs that will work for your situation and help you plan ahead for your purchase.
The Bay Area real estate market continues to grow at exponential rates. Over the last six years, the median home price has surged by 143%. The area is currently experiencing a feverish high-demand, very-low-supply dynamic. The near-continuous hike in home prices means that many Bay Area homeowners have enjoyed surge in equity, thereby giving them the means to upgrade to larger homes.
However, many of the would-be homebuyers have their wealth tied up in their first home. They can’t afford to upgrade to a new house without selling the old one first. They could put in contingency offers on the homes they hope to buy, but with a long line of other buyers ready to put down all-cash offers, it may be difficult to compete.
In an ideal world, they could sell their property at the same time as buying their new property, but two escrows would mean double the risk. If they sell their home first, they would need to rent until they find a new home and their offer gets accepted. However, with the high-demand of the Bay Area real estate market, it could take months or more, which means potentially wasting thousands of dollars on a rental property.
A potential solution to this type of dilemma is a getting a Bridge Loan. A Bridge Loan is not a replacement for a mortgage; it’s a loan secured by your current home as collateral. This type of loan is typically used by home buyers to purchase a new home prior to selling their current home. It’s a short-term loan that gets repaid within a six-month to three-year timeframe, depending on the terms that are negotiated.
Essentially, a Bridge Loan allows a Bay Area home buyer to purchase their second home, even if their first one hasn’t sold yet. Since the Bay Area real estate market is in no short supply of buyers, selling a home usually isn’t a problem, it’s just a matter of time – Bridge Loans allow for time.
If you want to further explore whether a Bridge Loan is right for your situation, contact us today. The Reen Team will give you the individual attention you deserve. We will help you understand the process to qualify, apply and be approved.
Call today at (408) 626-1879! You can also apply here.
The Front-End Ratio considers and adds up your anticipated monthly mortgage payment, plus other monthly costs, such as homeowner association (HOA) fees, property taxes, mortgage insurance and homeowner’s insurance, and divides it by your gross monthly income.
The Back-End Ratio looks at your other payments and revolving debts such as minimum monthly credit card payments, student loan payments, alimony, child support and car payments – all of which are analyzed and added together. Then, those payments are added to your estimated monthly mortgage payment and housing expenses, and divided by your monthly gross income for your total debt-to-income ratio.
Here are some examples:
With a 29/41 (FHA) qualifying ratio
If you would like to run your own numbers, we offer a Mortgage Loan Qualification Calculator. Remember, these ratios are only guidelines. Contact us and let us help you figure out what kind of payments would best fit your budget. We help home buyers every day achieve the dream of home ownership!
At a recent Housing Wealth in Retirement Symposium held by The American College of Financial Services and the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, D.C., researchers and policymakers discussed the role of reverse mortgages under the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM).
They found that Reverse Mortgages are underutilized by seniors today and can in fact, help provide added retirement security to retirees when used appropriately. According to a study conducted by Laurie Goodman, PhD, founder and co-director of the Housing Finance Policy Center at The Urban Institute, less than one percent of eligible homeowners utilize a reverse mortgage today.
Chris Mayer, professor of real estate at Columbia Business School, stated that recent changes to the HECM program have added additional consumer protections. In fact, reverse mortgage programs that exist today offer more consumer protections than in the past. For example, currently, a homeowner is not on the hook for a HECM debt that exceeds their home value at the end of the loan.
Ultimately, the Housing Wealth in Retirement Symposium found that reverse mortgages deserve more attention from retirees because, when used appropriately, a reverse mortgage can help support a more financially secure retirement for seniors.
Many homeowners who are on a limited income and need additional funds find reverse mortgages advantageous for their circumstance. Social Security and Medicare benefits aren't affected by reverse mortgages and the funds are nontaxable.
The requirements of a reverse mortgage loan are:
Paying back your loan is not required until when the borrower puts their home up for sale, moves somewhere else, such as into a care facility, or passes away.
If you want to further explore the advantages of *reverse mortgages, contact us today at (408) 626-1879!
Our loan professionals will give you the individual attention you need and deserve.
*Reverse mortgages are loans offered to homeowners who are 62 or older who have equity in their homes. The loan programs allow borrowers to defer payment on the loans until they pass away, sell the home, or move out. Homeowners, however, remain responsible for the payment of taxes, insurance, maintenance, and other items. Nonpayment of these items can lead to a default under the loan terms and ultimate loss of the home. FHA insured reverse mortgages have an up front and ongoing cost; ask your loan officer for details. These materials are not from, nor approved by HUD, FHA, or any governing agency.
With a reverse mortgage (technically known as a home equity conversion loan or HECM), homeowners over the age of 62 may use home equity for anything they need without selling their homes.
With a reverse mortgage, the loan is based on your home equity. You can decide how you would prefer to receive your funds: by a monthly payment, a line of credit or a lump sum. You don’t have to pay the loan, interest accrued and finance charges back until you sell the home or move into a care facility.
Many homeowners find reverse mortgages advantageous for their circumstance.
There are a lot of great reasons to take advantage of a reverse mortgage and we have decided to list the top three reasons why our clients rave about them.
Reason #1 Invest that money. The saying goes, “It takes money to make money.” A lot of retirees have money sitting in their home’s equity not doing much for them. However, many retirees are finding that they can use that equity to put it to good use. Some retirees have taken a reverse mortgage and purchased property that they can rent out to bring them more income. Social Security benefits don’t always offer enough to live a comfortable lifestyle. So, if you’re looking to supplement your retirement income, you can get a reverse mortgage to get a lump sum large enough to buy property you can rent out. In some cases, retirees are making $2,000 to $3,000 a month in extra income off their rental property.
Reason #2 Retire early. As individuals get older, it becomes more difficult to work full time. Whether for health reasons, or lack of high-paying jobs for seniors, sometimes early retirement is the best option. However, continuing to pay a regular mortgage can become a challenge for many seniors and early retirement may not be an obvious option. However, with a reverse mortgage, seniors over 62 can take their regular mortgage payment and put it into bills and a retirement account, such as a 401(k). Those investments will keep growing for several years, making you more money than it otherwise would have as equity. You may be better off leveraging the equity in your home and keeping the retirement savings in place because that’s earning more money. So, you can take that money to build a retirement savings that can last 10 to 20 years after you stop working. Or, if you have plenty in savings, you can stop working 10 years earlier because you planned.
Reason #3 Travel. Using a reverse mortgage for travel is used for seniors who have already planned for retirement and have savings tucked away, but don’t have enough disposable income to travel to places they’ve never been, or they want to address other wants on their bucket list. Some people live and work their whole lives and never get a chance to visit places they’ve only dreamed of visiting. There is a space of time in everyone’s life when there is time for travel and your health is relatively OK. Work has subsided, the kids are grown and you don’t need around-the-clock nursing care – a lot of time, but nothing to do. This is the time when seniors should take advantage of what they have worked hard for, such as utilizing the equity in their home, and using the time they have left wisely.
Don’t wait until you’re too old to travel. Use a reverse mortgage to travel so that you can look back fondly at the trips you took with your grandchildren, spouses or friends. Those are some of the greatest memories we can take with us through the journey of life.
Reverse mortgages do not affect your Social Security and Medicare benefits. Plus, the funds are non-taxable. Reverse Mortgages may have adjustable or fixed rates. Your home will not be taken away if you live past the loan term, nor will you be obligated to sell your residence to pay off the loan even when the loan balance grows to exceed current property value.
Contact us at (408) 626-1879 if you want to explore the advantages of reverse mortgages.
Is this the year you’ll finally buy that dream home? Have you been wondering whether you should wait until later in the year to start your homeownership journey?
It may still be the “off-season” for home buying, but that is about to change with the arrival of Spring. Consider jumping into the housing market now to get ahead of the competition of Spring/Summer buyers and to avoid potentially higher mortgage rates that are being forecasted for 2018. Of course, you should always research your market and plan ahead. Let’s talk about some reasons to go ahead and buy a home now…
If you want to take advantage of buying a home now and are ready to start down the path to homeownership, check out the tips from our First Time Homebuyers Checklist (even if you’re not buying for the first time!) and then our 5 Step Roadmap of the Home Loan Process. These tips and resources will help you plan for the step-by-step process as you partner with one of our expert loan advisors.
If you’ve been on the fence about buying a home now, we hope you’ll carefully consider your options and see why this might be a good time for you to purchase. If you’re ready, let us team up with you to make the process simpler!
Buying a home involves more than just looking at houses that fit your wish list. There’s the loan process to think about as well. As part of that process, you know that there will be a loan application to complete, but do you know what information lenders are looking for on that application? You might be surprised.
Just know that we’re here to help you navigate the process and make it as simple as possible. Let’s take a look at what lenders generally will be looking for…
Credit Score and History - Lenders will be looking at your credit score and credit history. Your credit score is one of the main factors that helps determine what type of home loan and rate you will qualify for. You can check on your credit ahead of time and work on boosting your score.
Debt Ratio - Lenders consider your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio, which is your total monthly debt divided by your gross monthly income. Generally, lenders require a DTI of 43% or less. If your ratio is higher than that, don’t panic - there may still be loan programs available to you.
Income Type and Amount - Lenders will want to ensure that you have sufficient monthly income to cover your mortgage payments. This income includes salary and bonuses as well as income from dividends and interest. Depending on how much your income fluctuates may make a difference in how much documentation you need to provide. Please note: Try not to make any sudden employment changes right before applying for a home loan.
Employment History - Lenders will usually verify at least two years of your employment. They are looking at length of time in your profession, as well as whether your income is stable. If you are self-employed or own your own business, you should be ready to provide your tax returns and additional documentation. APM has loan programs to make documentation simpler for self-employed borrowers.
Assets and Reserves - Lenders will ask for bank and/or investment account statements for the past two months or more to confirm how much you have available in assets and cash reserves. They will be checking to make sure that funds have been there for several months and will ask for sources of any recent large deposits. Save up as much as you can to show that you can cover a few months of mortgage payments.
Down Payment Amount - Lenders will consider the amount of down payment you have, which will determine which loan programs are a fit as well as whether or not you will be paying private mortgage insurance (PMI). If you pay a 20% or more down payment, you will not require PMI and may qualify for more favorable loan rates and programs. If you have less than a 20% down payment, there are still plenty of loan programs available, mostly ranging from 3%-20% down payments as well as some zero down loan programs.
By being aware of what lenders will be looking for on loan applications, you will be better prepared and avoid feeling overwhelmed when you begin the process.
Be sure to check out our additional resources to take the mystery out of the loan process and help you to know what to have ready for home loan applications:
Feeling ready to take on the home loan application process and begin your homeownership journey? We’re here to simplify the steps for you as well as help you through the process. Find your nearest friendly loan advisor and let’s do this together!

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