Sep 22 2017

Fed Plans to Unwind

"I can pick up some time to unwind and ease my mind." (Eddy Arnold) Existing Home Sales and Housing Starts declined while the Fed announced plans to unwind. High prices and low inventories curtailed... »

Sep 21 2017

Denise 2 posts

Does Your Home Insurance Protect Your Investment?

The terrible effects of this year’s hurricane season should cause us all who‘ve been spared to count our blessings and pull out our homeowners’ insurance policies for an in depth review. Each mortgage payment... »

Sep 19 2017

Jeff 4 posts

Striving to be the Best Mortgage Loan Originator

My mortgage lending team just hit a huge goal: 100 reviews on Zillow! All of these reviews were 5 star reviews for our consistent, excellent service throughout the mortgage process. I know these accolades... »

Sep 18 2017

HomeBridge 10 posts

Close More Sales with Open-ended Questions

The best sales professionals ask open-ended questions — those questions that require more thought and more than a simple one-word answer — to elicit prolonged and revealing discussion. These questions — broken into... »

Sep 15 2017

HomeBridge 10 posts

Retail Sales Dip

"Never worry about the price of gas." (Luke Bryan) Retail sales dropped in August while higher fuel prices revved up consumer inflation. Families may have pulled back on back-to-school shopping, but Hurricane Harvey played... »

Sep 11 2017

HomeBridge 10 posts

Growing Your Business with Facebook

In general, social media is about connecting with people and building and maintaining relationships. By doing so, you become less of a "service provider" and more of a "trusted friend." To achieve this,... »

Sep 8 2017

HomeBridge 10 posts

Home Prices Hold Up

“I read the news today, oh boy.” (The Beatles) While home prices continued to rise, headline news boiled bond prices. Home prices continued to heat up in July, and the heat wave is expected... »

Sep 6 2017

HomeBridge 10 posts

Smart TV Monitoring

“Smart” products are the latest tech wave promising many time-saving conveniences. But these products can potentially pose personal privacy risks. How much do you know about smart TV monitoring? Read on to learn... »

Aug 31 2017

Denise 2 posts

Hurricane Harvey and Mortgage Rates

As natural disasters go, Hurricane Harvey has wreaked the most damage in terms of lives displaced and clean-up costs we have yet faced as a nation; the devastation will take years to cure. While... »

Aug 25 2017

HomeBridge 10 posts

Sales Slip on Low Inventory

“Time keeps on slippin’.” (Steve Miller Band) While prospective homebuyers want to move through the process of getting into their dream home, that reality keeps slipping due, in part, to limited inventory. After a... »

Aug 22 2017

Jamie 6 posts

#1 Myth About Buying A Home

It’s time to put this myth to rest. We talk to countless potential homebuyers about what it takes to buy a home, some that have even educated themselves on the process and still... »

Aug 14 2017

Jamie 6 posts

Life is not one size fits all, so your mortgage shouldn’t be either.

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... »

Jul 13 2017

HomeBridge 10 posts

Squeeze Your Smartphone Storage

Phone software updates often require you to free up space on your smartphone. But if you’re like most users, photos and videos probably take up the most space on your phone, and deleting... »

Jul 11 2017

Brian 5 posts

What You Want to Know About Florida Condo Financing

If you are interested in purchasing a condo in Florida and are considering applying for a mortgage, you should know that financing Condos can be difficult. What most buyers do not understand is... »

Jun 30 2017

Jamie 6 posts

Extraordinary Closing Costs for Extraordinary People With Homes For Heroes

HomeBridge Financial Services and The Jamie Zeitz Team’s mission is to provide extraordinary savings to heroes who provide extraordinary services to our nation and our communities every day! Homes for Heroes, Inc. is the largest... »

Jun 14 2017

Brooks 2 posts

#1 Myth About Buying a Home

It’s time to put this myth to rest. We talk to countless potential homebuyers about what it takes to buy a home, some that have even educated themselves on the process and still... »

May 17 2017

Brian 5 posts

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... »

Apr 25 2017

Brian 5 posts

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... »

Apr 7 2017

Brian 5 posts

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... »

Mar 5 2017

Abbie 137 posts

DON’T LET RISING PRICES SINK YOUR HOME OWNERSHIP DREAMS!!!

Many experts are predicting home prices will rise over the next year. While that is good news for current home owners, it is a negative for renters on the fence about... »

Jan 20 2017

Cedric 6 posts

Obsolete House and 203(k) Renovation Loan

203(k) Renovation Loan on a Functionally Obsolete Property Example of 203(k) Renovation Loan This is an example of an FHA 203(k) Renovation Loan on a functionally obsolete home that was a... »

Jan 19 2017

Abbie 137 posts

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... »

Jan 13 2017

Dean 21 posts

The Mortgage Dean: Mortgage Interest Rates 2017

Hey Folks! I'm Dean Bendall, the Mortgage Dean, with HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc. I upload videos every Thursday to bring you tips helpful information regarding home loans. Be sure to give this video... »

Jan 13 2017

Dean 21 posts