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Dec 31 2020

New Year’s Fun Fact

The first New Year’s celebration dates back 4,000 years. Julius Caesar, the emperor of Rome, was the first to declare Jan. 1 a national holiday. He named the month after Janus, the Roman god of doors and gates. Janus had two faces, one looking forward and one looking back. Caesar felt that a month named …

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Dec 31 2020

Chicago Housing Video- December 2020

Here’s your monthly Chicago Housing Stats video, courtesy of The Jim Passi Team at Citywide Home Loans! For all of your home financing needs in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia, Indiana, or Florida, call The Jim Passi Team today at 847-899-1813! Visit our social media pages for more informational tools!

Dec 30 2020

New Year’s Fun Fact

Many people ring in New Year’s by popping open a bottle of champagne. Americans drink close to 360 million glasses of sparkling wine during this time. The bubbly stuff dates back to the 17th century, when the cork was invented.

Dec 29 2020

DID YOU KNOW? New Year’s Fun Fact

DID YOU KNOW?… Because of the world’s time zones, the first country to ring in the New Year is Kiribati, located in the Central Pacific. Interestingly, this nation is also known as Christmas Island.

Dec 28 2020

#MotivationMonday

“You’re off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.” ~ Dr. Seuss #MotivationMonday

Dec 24 2020

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

May the Christmas season end the present year on a cheerful note and make way for a fresh and bright New Year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Warm Wishes, The Jim Passi Team

Dec 23 2020

DID YOU KNOW… Eggnog

Did you know eggnog dates back to Medieval Times? Yum, Cheers!

Dec 22 2020

Did You Know?

DID YOU KNOW?… Poinsettias were introduced to America in 1828 by U.S. ambassador to Mexico Joel Poinsett. They’re now grown in all 50 states and represent more than 85% of potted plant sales during the holiday season! Happy Holidays!

Dec 21 2020

#MotivationMonday

“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Martin Luther King Jr. #Motivation Monday

Dec 14 2020

#MotivationMonday

Creativity is experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes and having fun. #MotivationMonday
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Jim Passi
Regional Manager
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1121 E. Main Street, Suite 121
St. Charles, IL 60174
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Email: jim.passi@alamedamortgage.com

Matt K. Testimonial

I just wanted to send you a quick note on my recent refinance with your company. I was extremely pleased with how quick and easy it was to refinance with you. Everyone knows that when you are self-employed like myself that refinancing can take much longer and be an aggravating process but you and Tom made the refinance so simple I would highly recommend your company to my friends and family.   As you know, I am an attorney practicing in real estate and have seen many of my clients struggle during the mortgage process in obtaining a loan but seeing how efficient and quick your company was I know I will be recommending you as their lender. Again, thanks for your professionalism in this regards.

Matt K.