Mortgage Motivation

As you may have heard in our first episode with Melissa, she is in real estate, is also a life coach, and a hard working single mom!  True story, Mimi and Melissa began chatting after recording the previous episode and the conversation was so engaging, we had to hit record again.   Thanks for listening More on Melissa: https://www.districtsouthre.com/agents/melissa-gaubert/ More on Mimi and GMFS:...

This is another inspiring episode!  Mimi visits with Melissa Gaubert with District South Real Estate.  Not only is Melissa in Real Estate, she is also a life coach, and a hard working single mom! Melissa is from Lafayette, Louisiana, and has been with District South since 2017. Her favorite thing about being an agent is helping her clients reach their goals. Thanks to her 12 years as a paralegal f...

What a great sit down with Debbey Ryan Founder and President of Lafayette Women’s Chamber of Commerce and President of Prescriptive Marketing. Here's a 'little' bit about Debbey, "“THEY DON’T CALL ME 'The Queen of Networking” FOR NOTHING!" I am a highly successful marketing professional, who has established and built a thriving consulting business based totally on net...

Douglas Gauthier is the Residential Designer from Manuel Builders and he is joining Mimi on this episode of Mortgage Motivation.  We learn about the Douglas' personal side, and what he does at Manuel Builders.  Part of our conversation is about customizing a Manuel Builders home, what it's like to work at Manuel Builders and the culture of the company. Learn more: https://gmfsmortgage.co...

If you are subscribed to the Mortgage Motivation Podcast, you know we spend a good amount of time with great crew at Manuel Builders. In this episode, Mimi spends some time with Missy Manuel, married to Greg Manuel, owners of Manuel Builders.  Missy talks about how Manuel Builders began, she also talks about leadership and personal growth, along with the success as a team and the core values at Ma...

We have covered so many topics and had many discussions inside of the Mortgage Motivation podcast.   I'm excited to have Lance Dupuis from Southland Home Inspections join us on this episode.  Lance gives us his background and the process of inspecting a home.  He also tells us why you should have an inspection before you purchase a home....even a brand new home. For more info on Southland Hom...

In this third episode with Leah Graffe, Executive Director at Maison Title, she discusses the title process.  Is the title process the same for residential, commercial, or even business? Learn more in this episode of Mortgage Motivation More info on Maison Title>https://www.maisontitle.com/ More info on GMFS & Mimi Doucet>https://gmfsmortgage.com/loan-officers/aimia-doucet/

So, you're thinking about getting into the market?  If you are wondering about the realtor process, Carrie Theard with District South Real Estate Co. gives us a general overview. Carrie talks about the entire process, from start to finish! Learn more: Carrie Theard>>https://bit.ly/3xh3Bzn GMFS>https://bit.ly/3xjIg8m

This is a great episode, Carrie Theard with District South Real Estate Co. breaks down reasons why you should do your research and choose the best realtor for you. Carrie also gives you a few tips in choosing the perfect realtor. Learn more about Carrie Theard: https://bit.ly/3xh3Bzn Learn more about GMFS:  https://bit.ly/3xjIg8m Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a rating

We're excited to finally get to visit with our neighbor, Carrie Theard with District South Realty Co. In this first episode with Carrie, we learn her background, when she began as a realtor and how District South Real Estate Co. came to be!  Enjoy To learn more about Carrie or to contact her, use the link below http://www.districtsouthre.com/?aios_agent=carrie-theard For more on Mimi and GMFS...

In this episode of Mortgage Motivation, Mimi has a quick follow-up episode with Beau Martin from Manuel Builders.  Mimi and Beau talk about maintaining your home, and how important that is in keeping your home in the best shape possible.  Beau also gives you some tips on what to look for and how often you should be looking for possible issues in your home. Some great information if you are plannin...

In this episode of Mortgage Motivation, MiMi spends some time learning about warranties and the warranty process at Manuel Builders.  While there are a lot of moving parts and pieces, Beau gives us a great overview. He talks about the 1,2,5 year warranty and more. Some great information if you are planning on building your forever home in the near future. learn more: https://gmfsmortgage.com/loan-...

This is our final of 4 episodes with Ryan Prince.  Ryan is a Regional Construction Supervisor for Manuel Builders. In this episode, we talk about the final steps taken when building a home with Manuel Builders. This is the most exciting step for their customers because it's finally time to move in. If you plan on building a home, you will find this series very informational. learn more   http...

This is a great episode about being able to save money, why you should have a rainy day fund when purchasing a home. Mimi's team leader at GMFS Acadiana, also stops in to share some wisdom with us too!

We want to say Happy Anniversary to our Mortgage Motivation sponsor Maison Title! They are celebrating four years in business!  On Friday, May 13, at the Grand Coteau location, 284 E. MLK Drive. Food, live music, and fun, we can't wait.  See you there!

In this episode of Mortgage Motivation, Mimi spends some time with Leah Graeff Executive Director at Maison Title. They speak about Maison Title's upcoming anniversary, culture, and environment in their workplace.   Leah touches on what they do at Maison Title, and what you can expect when choosing Maison Title! learn more - https://www.maisontitle.com/ https://gmfsmortgage.com/branch/lafayet...

It's time for Part 3, where a Manuel Builders home is closer to completion! We learned a lot about the home building process with Ryan Prince. Ryan is a Regional Construction Supervisor for Manuel Builders. You may remember in this second episode with Ryan, we discussed the framing portion of the build. Now Ryan walks us through another exciting phase! Insulation is being put in, sheetrock is...

Another great episode!  A second visit with my Team Leader at GMFS, Stacey Britton.  If you are still thinking about a new home, but worried about your down payment, check out this episode. There are many different types of loans, and if you qualify,  you may not need a large down payment.  This is one of the many reasons why pre approval is so important. We hope you enjoy, and don't forget t...

It's time for Part 2! We learn more about the home building process with Ryan Prince. Ryan is a Regional Construction Supervisor for Manuel Builders. You may remember in this first episode with Ryan, we discuss his job title, his responsibilities at Manuel Builders along with the first steps in getting you home built. Now Ryan walks us through the exciting part! Framing and blacking in a home...

What a great episode!  I visit with my Team Leader at GMFS, Stacey Britton.  If you are still thinking about a new home, but wondering about interest rates and the market, give us a few minutes and check out this episode. Stacey will give an overview of the market, talk about inflation, and interest rates. We also talk about credit and credit reports when planning to buy a home.  Credit is very im...

We had the chance to visit multiple times with Taylor Burtner from Manuel Builders and now we have an opportunity to learn more about the home building process with Ryan Prince. Ryan is a Regional Construction Supervisor for Manuel Builders. In this first of a series with Ryan, we discuss his job title, his responsibilities at Manuel Builders along with the first steps in getting you home built. R...

In second visit with Joy Cobert from NextHome Cutting Edge Realty, we chat about a variety of topics. Mimi and joy talk about the home inventory in the Acadiana area, how to be prepared when looking for a new home.  Other topics with Joy on this episode are success, motivation , and Joy's morning routine. To contact Joy, you can simply click here http://nexthomecer.com/associate/2f704b10-c2e7...

This is a very exciting episode! Especially if you are thinking about building your dream home! Taylor Burtner from Manuel Builders sits down with MiMi again and explains what happens when you first meet with him and his team.  There is so much listening involved, to make sure you are getting exactly what you want. Mimi also talks about the USDA 100%  Construction product.  If you live in a rural...

In Episode 10 of Mortgage Motivation, Mimi visits with Joe Hesterly.  If you are interested in what's happening in the Acadiana housing market or how an appraisal is done! Very interesting episode, thanks Joe

In this episode, we visit with Joy Cobert from NextHome Cutting Edge Realty.  We talk about Joy's motivation, what gets her going, and how she began in the industry. Mimi and Joy both share the same passions, not just homes and mortgages, but they are both John Maxwell coaches!   In the episode, Joy gives out her contact information, and if you didn't have an opportunity to write it down...