How To Buy A Home With Little Or No Money Down!
One of the major reasons potential home buyers stay out of the real estate market is the affordability of down payment and closing costs. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial purchases... »
Brian McMahon
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Getting a Home Mortgage with Credit Issues
So, you are thinking about buying a home and are concerned that your credit may hold you back from your dream of home ownership. Well you are not alone; the number one reason... »
Debunking The Myth of Homebuying
A recent study by the National Association of Realtors shows that first time homebuyers currently make up 32% of all home buyers. Compare this number to the historical average of 40%, this is... »
Are you Paying Too Much Rent?
If you are renting in the Tampa Bay Area the news is not good. The median rental amount paid in Pinellas County is currently at $1400 month according to Tampa Bay Times. That... »
Posts from HomeBridge
Five Low Cost Home Improvements That Can Increase Property Value
Considering selling your home in the next year or two? You may be surprised to hear that some of the simpler home improvement projects often bring the greatest return on your investment when... »
Three Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Looking for a Home
There are many things to look at when deciding to buy a home. In addition to determining what you can afford (start with our mortgage calculator) and what type of loan works best for your personal... »
Helping Prospects Who Have a Friend in the Business
Don't let objections scare you off. In fact, each objection you hear is an opportunity to get valuable information and help move a step closer to gaining authentic trust with clients. While "I... »
Six Ways to Declutter Your Countertops
If you find yourself short on counter space, these six inventive tips can help you organize and maximize any counter in the house: On the wall. Take a look around your walls, particularly walls where... »
Timing Testimonials
As more and more homeowners head online for real estate information, getting great testimonials and reviews needs to become a key component of a well-rounded marketing plan. Since you already provide stellar customer service,... »
A New Take on Old Tech
It used to be that electronics and devices performed a single job. But at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), manufacturers unveiled a host of products that expand our notions of what household... »
You Gotta Have Heart
February is American Heart Month, and a perfect reminder to make small changes that can have a big impact in your heart health. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the... »
Dessert in 6 Ingredients or Less
Dive into dessert with these simple recipes in no time flat—all requiring six ingredients or less. Trouble-Free Tiramisu (Serves 2) 14 vanilla wafers, divided 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules 2 tablespoons hot water 2 snack-size... »
HomeBridge Purchases Operating Assets of Prospect Mortgage
HomeBridge Purchases Operating Assets of Prospect Mortgage, Becoming One of the Largest Non-Bank Mortgage Lenders in the United States ISELIN, N.J. (February 2, 2017): HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc., a national independent mortgage lender, completed... »
Break the Ice Like a Networking Star
Opening up a dialogue at a networking event, and keeping your intentions for business development clear, is easier than it may appear. While the most effective opener is, in fact, saying "hi" and... »