A weak treasury auction of $40billion of 3 year notes pressured mortgage rates a few basis points higher yesterday. Not helping the cause of low rates was a rally in the stock market which posted healthy gains yesterday due to a report that the European Union is poised to help Greece with their ballooning national debt. There were a couple reports of lenders repricing for the worse but many lenders left rate sheets unchanged on the day.

This morning the Mortgage Bankers’ Association...

Here I go again with this bit called Scattershooting at this beacon of light known as Case's Column. Let me light up your life right now with views, news, tips, and anything else I pull out of my imaginary magician's hat.

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One of these days, I would like to trek back to Wichita Falls, Texas, because (1) I need an excuse to get back to Marty's Pioneer for their breakfast scramble and (2) I have been meaning to visit the Wichita Falls Railroad...

The sole positive effect that this experience is having on my brother and me is that we have never been closer, almost of one mind. We have a somewhat volatile history, we two But recently I've discovered that we are so much alike, it's uncanny.

We discuss all decisions, financial and otherwise, thoroughly and without heat. Of course, I cry through most of them, and he is surprisingly patient and kind in the face of my weakness. I can't help this line from Kipling's Jungle...

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What a beautiful day here! It started out sunny and ended with the most beautiful sunset! Just one of the many reasons that I'm always in awe of living here in the woods! I got outside several times today.

Took Hon E. for a short walk, she really enjoyed it! She was bouncing around and rolling in the snow as if she were a puppy again!

Did a little housework...