HomeBridge Financial Services serves the lending needs of home buyers, real estate professionals and builders across the country. Part of that service involves offering a variety of products that fit an ever-growing pool... »
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The Path to Career Satisfaction
Jul 18 2017If you find yourself daydreaming about finding a career you're actually passionate about, you're not alone. The following TED Talks may help you dig deeper and reveal why finding or creating a satisfying... »
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According to multiple news outlets, ranging from the internationally known Wall Street Journal to newer financial websites, such as Nerd Wallet, many people are turning to non-bank lenders, for their mortgage lending needs.... »
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The Domino Effect
May 11 2017
Did you know that a single domino is capable of bringing down another domino that is actually 50% larger. With this random fact in mind, think of this...
If you started with a single... »
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An Agent’s Guide to Lower Car Expenses
May 3 2017As a real estate pro, chances are you spend a great deal of time in your car traveling to open houses, driving clients to showings and familiarizing yourself with neighborhoods. Here are a... »
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Six Checkout Line Hacks
Apr 28 2017It's frustrating to make your way to grocery or retail registers only to find long, winding lines that await you. And, sometimes it feels like you get stuck in the slowest one.
These six... »
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Everyone Makes a Difference
Apr 24 2017
Do you add to or take away from the experience of your customers and colleagues? Do you move your organization closer to or further from its goals? Do you perform your work in... »
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Beware of These IRS Audit Triggers
Apr 19 2017Now that tax season has come to a close, there's no better time to get organized for next year while everything is fresh in your mind.
As a real estate agent, there are many... »
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Construction Junction, What’s Your Function?
Apr 17 2017New Home Sales and Housing Starts posted high marks recently, and homebuilder sentiment was positive too.
The Commerce Department reported that sales of new homes in February hit a seven-month high, rising 6.1 percent... »
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Now Presenting!
Apr 5 2017You can't win all listings, but you can win more with a cue from these top listing presentation techniques:
Pave the way. When potential sellers call, asking intake questions about why they want to... »
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Apps for Busy Agents
Mar 25 2017These great apps help busy real estate pros be more productive.
Doodle ends back-and-forth appointment scheduling hassles. It synchronizes your personal and work calendars, then allows others to select a mutually convenient time. Free... »
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Improving Leadership Wherever You Are
Mar 23 2017It is such a joy to join a team like HomeBridge. For most of my career I have been in various leadership and management roles. A few years ago I began writing about... »
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Six Principles to Perfect Persuasion
Mar 14 2017Highly persuasive people don't fall into a single personality type, but they all share some fundamental skills. Here are six key principles to follow to be more persuasive:
Present the positive. Always position your... »
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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... »
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Six Ways to Declutter Your Countertops
Mar 1 2017If 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... »
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Timing Testimonials
Feb 22 2017As 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,... »
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A New Take on Old Tech
Feb 15 2017It 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... »
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You Gotta Have Heart
Feb 9 2017February 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... »
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Dessert in 6 Ingredients or Less
Feb 7 2017Dive 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... »
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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... »
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Break the Ice Like a Networking Star
Jan 19 2017Opening 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... »
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Bad Habit Busters
Dec 20 2016Establishing habits is how our brains simplify tasks, saving time and energy for more important matters. The only problem is not-so-healthy patterns can develop into habitual behaviors we would rather not have.
Here are... »
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Beat the Winter Break Blues
Dec 13 2016
Taking a little extra time to make days off more special for kids doesn't have to cost a lot of money. Use these activity ideas as a winter fun springboard!
Fortify the fun. A favorite... »
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Delightful December Drinks
Dec 2 2016Even if the weather outside is not so frightful, there's nothing like curling up by a fire with a good book and a nice warm beverage. We've chosen three special concoctions perfect for... »
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HomeBridge had a mission to be the most highly recommended mortgage company in the country. So they set out to achieve it by working hard to satisfy every customer’s needs, going beyond merely... »
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Holiday Hosting Hacks
Nov 15 2016We all love having family and friends home for the holidays, but most of us wish we could spend more time chatting than being on kitchen detail. The following time-saving tips and holiday... »
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Instagram Updates Realtors Need to Know
Nov 8 2016The latest changes to Instagram allow your followers to get in touch with you without leaving the app—and allow you to promote posts with preset calls-to-action (for a nominal fee) from within the app, instead... »
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HomeBridge to Purchase Operating Assets of Prospect Mortgage, Becoming One of the Largest Mortgage Lenders in the United States
Iselin, N.J. (November 1, 2016): HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc., a national independent mortgage lender, announced... »
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Six Ways to Declutter Your Countertops
Oct 28 2016If 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... »
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Can Your Children Impact Your VA Loan?
Oct 26 2016
Believe it or not but having a child or children can have an affect on your VA home loan. There are 3 main areas that can have a huge affect on whether or... »
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