July 28, 2025
You've paid off your mortgage - now what?
Take time to better understand what you should expect after you pay off your mortgage, if any paperwork is needed, how it can impact your credit, to-dos related to escrow accounts, property taxes, and homeowners insurance, and what to do with that extra money you’ll pocket by reading my newest piece for The Mortgage Reports, available here.
July 23, 2025
Crypto gets a seat at the mortgage table
How important is this change, and how will it impact the mortgage market? I asked a panel of experts for their input, which was published recently by US News & World Report here.
July 17, 2025
Cineversary podcast celebrates 40th anniversary of Back to the Future
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Bob Gale and Michael Klastorin |
In Cineversary podcast episode #84, host Erik Martin powers up the old DeLorean and takes a scenic drive around Hill Valley to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Robert Zemeckis’ Back to the Future. Joining him for the ride is the film’s co-screenwriter Bob Gale; and Michael Klastorin, author of Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History. Together, they examine the movie’s lasting impact on pop culture, the clockwork precision of its script, key themes, and much more.
To listen to this episode, click here or click the "play" button on the embedded streaming player below. Or, you can stream, download, or subscribe to Cineversary wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to cineversarypodcast@gmail.com.
July 8, 2025
Fabric-cadabra
Learn tips on how to properly clean and maintain your furniture by reading my latest Costco Connection magazine article, available here.