Russ Fitzpatrick Mortgage Loan Originator

08/26/2026

POP UP: Mastermind Today @ 3:00 pm
343 Callasaga Drive, Highlands NC
"What better place to discuss 1031 exchange, DSCR and Self Directed IRA to fuel purchasing power in WNC"

Kerry Buening Fitzpatrick has pulled out all the stops for another Carolina Wine Mixer in Highland's this time.

DSCR Lending Guidelines specific to WNC
Self Directed IRA investing in Real Estate
Like Kind Exchanges with 1031 Tax Planning
Wine Bar
Craft Beer & Soft Drinks
Charcuterie w/Kerry's Baked Blueberry Brie
Coffee Station
Call or Text anytime 8284827659

08/21/2026

Why are the things I’m most proud of the things that make me no money???
Today we closed a 203k Reno Mortgage on a house that couldn’t be sold , on a mortgage denial, on a bad appraisal and for a couple of Realtors I had never met!!!
Borrower was denied
House was denied
Appraisal was denied
Realtors were hopeless
Seller was mad
Buyer was bummed out!
I said give me a 30 day due diligence and a 45 day closing and we can do it!!!
Bang
Bang
Bang
Rebecca and Jarrod and the Borrower and the agents were a team and we all had to be patient and proactive and thoughtful and considerate and everyone was…for 45 days and now both Realtors got paid , the seller got his money and the borrower/buyer is moving in with a exciting renovation budget included in his first mortgage payment.
I like helping people that is the secret to my success over 40 years, I just like helping people and I like winning. If there is a challenge I get more excited and focused as a problem solver.
Let us build your personalized Real Estate Roadmap

08/14/2026

We hope you’ll brave the rain for our first ever FRIDAY Brokers Open. Carolina Wine Mixer
Kerry and Sheila have worked so hard and everything is so nice and cozy inside.
1100 Wallalieu Rd Otto
Sugar Scrub & Gardner’s Hand Scrub takeaways plus wine and beer and soft drinks and a cozy coffee bar.

08/14/2026

It’s not just a brokers open, it’s not just a coffee bar, it’s not just a spa inspired Carolina Wine Mixer, it’s all of those things!

Come on out to see what kind of experience my wife has created today.

Stop by before you head out for night, we’d love to see you there!

We’re excited to partner with Sheila Myers of Keller Williams Great Smokies for another fun REALTOR® networking event!

Join us at a beautiful mountain log home in Otto for our Carolina Wine Mixer—Spa Edition.

Enjoy a glass of wine, scent your own sugar scrub, and gardeners’ hand scrub at our scrub bar, sample specialty coffee and sweet treats, tour the property and connect with fellow real estate professionals.

📅 Friday, August 14
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 1100 Wallalieu Road, Otto

Come sip, scrub and socialize with us! This is an exclusive REALTOR® event, and we would love to see you there.

08/11/2026

We’re excited to partner with Sheila Myers of Keller Williams Great Smokies for another fun REALTOR® networking event!

Join us at a beautiful mountain log home in Otto for our Carolina Wine Mixer—Spa Edition.

Enjoy a glass of wine, scent your own sugar scrub, and gardeners’ hand scrub at our scrub bar, sample specialty coffee and sweet treats, tour the property and connect with fellow real estate professionals.

📅 Friday, August 14
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 1100 Wallalieu Road, Otto

Come sip, scrub and socialize with us! This is an exclusive REALTOR® event, and we would love to see you there.

07/19/2026

Professional Transformation is Sexy!
I love to watch anyone take the bull by the horns and execute a complete 180 or a "Hockey Stick Trajectory" change in production, professionalism, customer satisfaction or income.
I got to watch FOUR Professional Transformations since I have been in Franklin, NC. All FOUR ladies have flipped the script in 2026.
I don't have permission to use their names or their stories but I will ask them, if they would mind SHINING AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW.
""Confidence is a seed of slow growth. From its bloom, a leader emerges."
I wrote that for Kerry Buening Fitzpatrick and had it put on a plaque when she was going through her personal and professional transformation many years ago.
I have been going through my own professional transformation, celebrating one year lending in Franklin, NC

07/11/2026

Three (3) of my favorite Realtor partners have Ten (10) or more closings in July!!!
10 closings in July 2026 (each) that's 30 closings between just 3 Realtors in WNC!
Several other partners have between 3-6 closings this month.
One sharp Realtor in Franklin had two successful closings back to back with us this week!
Do not let the press, the war, the rates, or affordability trick you into a scarcity mindset!!

I read a book by Tim Sanders one of Mark Cuban's executive leaders who went on to run Yahoo.com
LOVE IS THE KILLER APP
It might seem strange to observe LOVE as the commonality among all of my Realtor referral partners.
LOVE is certainly the center of the 3 Realtors with 10 deals each.

Tim Sanders explains LOVE in business as generosity with your...

Knowledge – constantly learning and becoming an expert.

Network – building authentic relationships and introducing people who can help one another.

Compassion – genuinely wanting others to succeed without immediately expecting something in return.

These are the three assets the top Agents I work with give to their clients and coworkers every day.

06/27/2026

Why we live in Franklin, NC!