Awesome Things That Happened in 2025
Brokerage that turned 40!
Who is REMAX of Midland?
This type of loan, often fixed at 30 years and backed by the government especially for first-time buyers, remains one of the most popular in U.S. mortgage lending.
What is an FHA loan?
This classic holiday film is played on a 24-hour loop every Christmas.
What is “A Christmas Story”?
What document makes Bridget very happy when it is filled out completely?
What is the pending sheet?
If the office was suddenly burned down, this agent would most likely be holding the match.
Who is Ashley?
The food truck that brought us Wednesday treats.
What is Lou's Donuts?
To use a VA loan, the property must meet this occupancy requirement—it can’t be a second home or investment property.
What is a primary residence?
This classic holiday figure was originally depicted wearing green robes before Coca Cola made him famous in red.
Who is Santa Claus?
This document is required by title when the property is in a trust.
What is a current Certificate of Trust?
Even if the door is shut and lights are off, this agent is still most likely to be in their office.
Who is Carrie?
Our new friend from the garage sale.
Who is the drunk man driving the white truck who supposedly works at McDonalds?
This homebuying step is just an estimate based on information a buyer provides, while its stronger counterpart requires verified documents and a lender’s credit check.
What are a pre-qualification and a pre-approval?
This popular holiday drink was once known as “milk punch.”
What is eggnog?
This document will be required by title when the property is owned by an LLC.
What is an Operating Agreement?
This agent went back to the elementary school she went to for our first balloon program at Floyd.
Who is Vicki Strouse?
After years of waiting, this essential office system is finally fixed for real.
What is the boiler?
This number, not the pre-approval amount, determines how much a buyer can actually afford once taxes, insurance, and debts are calculated.
What is the debt-to-income ratio?
This country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees.
What is Germany?
If a property is owned by a trust, what name does the bank account need to be in?
What is the name of the Trust Account?
Phillies Karen
Who is Gordon?
This restroom incident had the office posting on the hustle page and sparked whispers throughout the office.
What is 💩 ?
This type of home loan professional works with multiple lenders to find the best program for a buyer, unlike a direct lender that only offers its own bank’s loans.
What is a mortgage broker?
This winter holiday song was originally written for Thanksgiving—not Christmas.
What is “Jingle Bells”?
What year did the State of Michigan standardize POA's under the Uniform Power of Attorney Act?
What is 2024?
This agent is probably the only one who actually would go to the gym with Dan.
Who is Matt Montbriand?