New Jersey Real Estate UpdateWhat Buyers, Sellers, and Homeowners Should Know Right NowSeptember 21, 2026By Sheila Ebiaru | New Dawn RealtorThe New Jersey real estate market continues to change, and
I’ve been in the mortgage industry for over 25 years, but my path here was anything but traditional. I started my career as a professional wrestler in Dallas before moving into radio as a nationally syndicated talk show host covering sports and pop culture. It was during my time hosting a mortgage radio segment that I was offered an opportunity to enter the mortgage business—and I took the leap.
Today, I serve as both a Loan Officer and Loan Counselor, with a passion for helping people navigate one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. Whether you’re buying your first home, refinancing to lower your monthly payment, or looking to tap into your home equity, my goal is simple: make the mortgage process as smooth, honest, and rewarding as possible.
I’m proud to be part of Success Lending, in partnership with eXp Realty, which allows me to serve clients across more than 30 states.
I’m based in Lewisville, Texas, and when I’m not helping clients, you’ll probably find me doing something that keeps life interesting. I take my custom Star Wars-themed Dodge Chargers to local car shows and use them to support charitable causes. I also volunteer as a mobile DJ, a graphic artist, follow just about every sport imaginable, and consider myself a BBQ enthusiast who is still very much in training!
And yes, I’m a serious Star Wars collector.
Most importantly, I’m a family man. My wife and I have three amazing kids. One is a Doctor, another is a Percussion Director, and the third is a volleyball coach! We also share our home with four lovable rescue pups: Kona, Kahlua, Athena, and Zeus
At the end of the day, I love what I do because I get to help people accomplish something meaningful. If you’re looking to purchase a home, refinance, or explore your financing options, I’d be honored to be your mortgage resource and help you every step of the way.
I am currently licensed in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, VA, and WA
I'm proud to work for a reputable bank like U.S. Bank, and you can trust me to do what's right for you. So give me a call at 908.991.4874.
Whether you're buying, selling, refinancing, or building your dream home, the choice of a loan specialist is crucial. With ever-changing market conditions and mortgage programs, it’s essential to partner with a knowledgeable professional who can provide timely and accurate financial guidance. I bring a wealth of expertise to help you navigate the various financing options available.
As a seasoned Real Estate Broker, I have an in-depth understanding of the intricacies involved in real estate transactions, having successfully facilitated millions of dollars in deals. My primary goal is to ensure that you make the best possible choice for you and your family.
I am dedicated to delivering mortgage services that not only meet but exceed your expectations. I invite you to explore our website, where you can check out various loan programs, utilize helpful decision-making tools and calculators, and easily apply for a loan Call or email me today or setup a convenient time to talk here. https://calendly.com/
Todd founded Brightwire in 2013. Prior to forming Brightwire, Todd worked as a sales engineer for Cisco Systems for 6 years. As Brightwire’s President & Owner, Todd maintains close relationships with his business partners and clients to ensure 100% client satisfaction. His favorite part about being a business owner is mentoring the team. Todd’s hobbies include networking, entrepreneurship, traveling, and being outdoors. As a 'Girl Dad' to two young daughters, Todd is a pro at making pancakes, braiding hair, and finding playgrounds.
I know how essential it is to have a mortgage consultant who understands the industry and listens to your needs. I have extensive knowledge of the local markets, a passion for helping people, and am dedicated to providing exceptional service.
Whether you’re in the market to purchase a new home, or looking to refinance an existing loan, I’m here to help you find the home financing that’s right for you. I’ll work with you to develop a personalized plan that fits your financial needs and dreams. No matter your situation or goal, I do it all. I offer a wide range of loan options, such as conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA mortgages, and can provide financing for self-employed individuals without the use of tax returns. I’m committed to giving you a stress-free lending experience and helping you secure your dream home.
My consideration for you doesn’t end after finding a mortgage. From pre-approval to closing and into the future, I will always answer your questions and make sure your home loan continues to meet your changing circumstances. I look forward to starting your home financing journey.
Driven, determined and savvy are just a few of the words used to describe Akeem as a Loan Originator. His clients love his down to earth persona and the attentiveness used during the experience. He aims to lift the burden of stress and remove all fear during this process regardless of the magnitude of this transaction. Akeem Hyland is a young Loan Originator but a veteran in the real estate industry. He began his career in his hometown of Brooklyn , N.Y as a realtor working directly with various investors at the age of 21. His ambition to satisfy every client landed him in jersey when the NY market could not meet the needs of one of his buyers. Open to new possibilities he soon become a big fish in a small pond dominating the rental market in jersey by growing his net work of active investors and gaining the experience of managing investment properties. Now armed with over 9 years of field experience he guides his clients on more than just the loan but as a market and financial advisor while in the home buying process. He sets his buyers up for ongoing success and makes them his clients for life.
Mortgage Loan Officer with U.S. Bank, the Fifth Largest Bank in the USA…
Retired Real Estate Broker Sales Associate, with over 30 Years of experience coaching both consumers and Real Estate Professionals alike on the Marketing, Negotiating and Sales tactics he used to Sell over a Half Billions of Dollars of Real Estate. Shallis is also a Real Estate Industry Subject Matter Expert, Best Selling Author, Patented Inventor, Sales and Marketing Genius. His Book, “The 10x House Selling Secrets, Empowering Homeowners to Sell Themselves, Save Thousands, No Realtors, No Commissions” soared Up Amazon’s Best Seller List for both Business/ Buying and Selling In Less than 12 Hours.
Shallis is one of the few Mortgage Loan Officers to have more than Three Decades of Knowledge and Experience from Coaching both the Consumers and Real Estate Professionals on the Real Estate Acquisition, Marketing, Negotiating and Sales Process…
He has personally invested more than a Million Dollars’ and most of his Adult Life mentoring and coaching One on One with some of the Worlds Best Coaches, Trainers and Guru's. He is now regarded as one of the Real Estate Industry’s Lead Subject Matter Experts in Marketing, Sales and Negotiation. As a “NLP Practitioner” Shallis specializes in the use of sales Psychology, Neuro Linguistic Programming; as well as the Use of Technology, Automation, Artificial and Behavioral Intelligence to Increase overall communication and efficiencies among all parties, throughout the entire Real Estate Journey!
Shallis has a unique ability to create value, inspiration and motivation with the people he coaches, "Whether you're a First time Home Buyer, Seller, seasoned Investor and or Business Partner...Shallis Has the Experience to Help you achieve your goals and dreams in Real Estate!
So “Why the change to the Mortgage Industry?”
Throughout my career as one of the Nation’s Real Estate Real Estate Brokers, I’ve worked closely with the World’s Leading Banks and Financial Institutions as a Marketing and Sales Consultant and Subject Matter Expert. In order to effectively Coach and Mentor Mortgage Loan Officers’ I had to Learn the Mortgage Business, Products and Services.
Becoming a Full Time Professional Mortgage Loan Officer, was a Natural Fit!
It finally gave me the ability to combine my love for Numbers and Coaching while Helping both the Consumers and Real Estate Professionals learn to build “Generation Wealth” by Leveraging Real Estate…
Due to the Overwhelming demand for his Amazon Best Seller, 10x House Selling Secrets book. Shallis immediately started writing his new book series the “10x Personal For Success Formula”. Each book is specifically designed and tailored to address the problem companies have engaging and re-engaging marketing and sales teams on the “Who, What,When, Where and Especially WHY” our customers and clients do business with our company. How do we create a Tribe Mentality Among our customer and or user base; while actually reducing the overall cost of doing business!
Shallis has begun Sharing his proprietary “10x Personal Success Formula Framework” in Workshops and Keynote Speeches.
What Others had to Say about Sean Shallis and Ri2 Consulting
“Unlike Other Speakers and Trainers Shallis was Passionate while also being Genuine. We could actually feel the energy in the Room Build, as we Worked through his Core Passion and Purpose, Aka C2 Framework.”
“He coached us on rediscovering both our individual and company’s WHY”.
“Sean is passionate, driven, engaging,inspiring and a thought provoking speaker-trainer. Every time he speaks with our marketing and sales team, I make it a point to attend his “Core Passion and Purpose” Aka C2 (™) workshop to remind me “The Owner of the Company” Why I Started the Company to begin with…he simply help you discover the Why, the Passion in Yourself, and the Passion in what you do...He is honestly Un-Matched”
Shallis’s philosophy on coaching and training has been referred to as..Ground Breaking, Pure Momentum, Calculated and Sophisticated, Leveraged, Simple and even Common Sense when you break it all down.
“At Ri2 Consulting we help companies and organizations discover their “Core Passion and Purpose/ C2 (™). We give them the tools and the framework to help Companies and Organizations Rediscover the WHY!
We help them answer these Simple Questions…
Why should customers Buy our Company's Products and Services?
What is the experience they are striving to have or Be…as a result of our relationship with them?
Does this experience induce a “White Heat of Passion and Inspiration” in our customers to naturally and uncontrollably share their experience with others?
Do our Marketing and Sales teams work from a proven Framework that has been proven to deliver the highest quality and quantity of service to the customer?
Shallis’ Acid Test …
Will the Customer's “Overall Experience” Inspire them to become an Advocate for our mission and or purpose and Will they be so inspired that they’ll passionately share our Mission with the masses?
Invite Sean Shallis into your company and or organization, we Guaranteed to Inspire Greatness with his powerful proprietary Frameworks.
Ri2 Consulting is unlike any other consulting company.
Shallis “while the vast majority of training, and consulting companies introduce old systems, platforms and technologies to help a struggling company change; they all but Ignore the Foundation Reasons of Why Customers buy from your company”
He went on to say “It’s like trying to add 4 Stories to a Ranch House, without looking at the Foundation!”
At Ri2 Consulting, we help organizations discover and rediscover their “WHY” by using simple, yet powerful proprietary Technology and Frameworks that allow your organization to see the buyer's “Physiological” Triggers that intimate and or duplicate a buying sequence…
We then introduce the “Tactical and Artificial Intelligence” via our Proprietary Frameworks to capitalize on the Physiological and Emotional reasons why people buy from your company and you.
This new knowledge and understanding of your why, we’ll help your company shift away from Grinding on Clients to Aligning/Creating “Customer Hero’s”.
You’ll ultimately create a movement, an Army of Passionately Inspired, Emotionally driven and Virally communicating…Free Sales Force!
Sean Shallis of Ri2 Consulting is helping Companies and organizations Disrupt Entire Industries!
What is Ri2 ….”Really Intelligent Information” of course…Ri2 is the DNA of the Business”
Case Study…Real Estate
You See at the 10X Real Estate Warriors Nation, our mission is to Help Ordinary Real Estate Agents become Extraordinary 10X Real Estate Warriors; by helping agents, understand their Core Passion and Purpose Aka Cp2… Why did they get in the Business….than help them Apply the right Really Intelligent Information to their business...we are creating the industry leading real estate experts...10X Real Estate Warriors, and for a select few 10X TopGun experts!”
Learn More:
www.10XRealEstateWarriorsNation.com
Shallis has invested a lifetime and more than a Million dollars to search out, model, study and work "One on One" with the World's Foremost Experts in Real Estate, Personal Development, leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, copyrighting, content production and distribution.
Case Study: 10x Personal Success Formula, for Personal and Business Development
Learn More: www.10xpsf.com/10x
Testimonials:
Jim Fitz was quoted as saying ..”In less than 30 Days with Sean we increased our “Sales Volume over 300%, without Cold calling or Advertising.. We simply asked more questions..the right questions, at the right time with the right tone, rate of speech and inflections” This was nothing short of a Quantum Leap for our Sales Volume..As we shifted toward our Core Passion and Purpose, our Way of Being, as Sean calls it...Even our clients and other agents began to take notice...We didn’t just learn..we changed our way of Being, the way other people see us,,
Here is the great news...With our Core Passion and Purpose Aligned with the People we serve, we are actually working less and making more, a lot more...and this “New way of Being” ?
It's so Attractive, that clients and other agents now come to us looking for help!
“At Ri2 Consulting/Lead Solutions we’ve combined the proven tactics, systems, platforms and speed hacks, AKA Tactical Intelligence, with state of the art Artificial Intelligence, to create Really Intelligent Information. Aka “Ri2”...Ri2 is like the DNA of the Business…I azgx/
Shallis has been featured as a Real Estate Strategist and Subject Matter Expert in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Bloomberg News TV, Bloomberg Radio, Bloomberg International News Service, CNBC and various print publications.
Some of his personal mentors include... Tony Robbins, Jay Abrahams, John Alexandrov *, Russell Brunson, Zig Ziglar*, Bob Proctor, Abraham Hicks, Brian Tracey, Brian Buffini, Mike Ferry, Tom Ferry, Matthew Ferry, Dean Graziosi, Mike Vance*, Daryl Rutherford*, Stu Middleman, Monica Reynolds, Dianna Kokoszka, Tony Dicello, Gary Keller, Tom Hopkins, Dan Kennedy, Marshall Sylver, Frank Kern, Andy Jenkins, Mike Filsaime, Jack Canfield, Depaak Chopra…
As a licensed real estate agent with eXp Realty LLC in New Jersey and a licensed mortgage lender in New Jersey and Florida, I understand the challenges agents face when trying to get a deal to the closing table. My dual expertise bridges the gap between real estate and lending, making me a valuable partner for agents who want a smoother, more predictable transaction process.
I know how important it is for you to protect your reputation and provide the best service possible to your clients. By handling both the financing and home-buying sides with insight, I help anticipate issues before they become roadblocks, keep communication clear, and ensure deadlines are met. That means fewer surprises, happier clients, and more repeat business for you.
While I primarily work in NJ and FL, I also have the ability to assist with financing in additional states depending on the loan program—so you don’t have to lose out on opportunities when your clients are moving or investing elsewhere.
My mission is to make your job easier. I provide reliable support, transparent updates, and the kind of partnership that allows you to focus on what you do best: building relationships and closing more deals.
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