First Trust Mortgage Corp

First Trust Mortgage Corp Mortgage Experts with Mortgage Solutions First Trust Mortgage a family owned and operated mortgage company is having its 15th year anniversary in March of 2011.

Allen is President and Founder of First Trust Mortgage, a family owned, 15 year old, mortgage planning firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. First Trust Mortgage was founded in 1996 and provides residential mortgages in Florida. Allen's vision for First Trust Mortgage was based on two principles. First was to help his clients make informed decisions regarding residential mortgages. Second was to build

long lasting relationships with his clients and referral partners. Over the past 5 years Allen has concentrated his education and efforts in the area of managing Real Estate equity through mortgage planning. Allen was one of the first certified mortgage planning specialists in the State of Florida and is a regular guest of Steve Pomegranate's "On The Money" radio program on NPR and Ray West's "Talk About Money" radio program on WAFG. Allen also teaches continuing education classes to certified financial planners and insurance professionals around the subject of managing equity in real estate. Allen graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in 1983. Allen has been lending in Florida since 1985 when he joined Great Western Bank (Washington Mutual) managing the company's Florida Commercial Real Estate Mortgage operation. In 1996 /1997 Great Western Bank was sold to Washington Mutual and Allen formed First Trust Mortgage Corporation. In 2003 Allen focused his practice on Strategic Real Estate Equity Management and is considered to be an expert on that topic. Allen practices personally the concepts he shares with the clients, peers and financial service providers. Allen exclusively participates in the residential mortgage industry and has purposely chosen to hold no other licenses even though he has participated and passed the class requirement for the Florida Real Estate Commission, Florida Mortgage Broker, Health, Life & Variable annuities license.

Your house didn't sell and your listing expired. And the hardest part is you still don’t have a clear answer on why no o...
06/26/2026

Your house didn't sell and your listing expired. And the hardest part is you still don’t have a clear answer on why no one bought it.

You just know it didn’t happen, and now you’re supposed to decide whether to try again… or what to change.

Here’s what I’d do before you re-list: get a second opinion.

Because data shows homeowners who switch agents after their listing expires are more likely to see their house sell.

A different agent brings a fresh perspective and can run a quick reset.

The price. The marketing. The presentation. Chances are something in there needs to change.

You’re not stuck – you just need a better plan. And a partner who knows how to execute it.

If you want a second opinion, DM me the word “EXPIRED.”

I’ll take a quick look at what happened and tell you the first one or two changes I’d make to get traction.



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06/25/2026

When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence.

Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s How To Turn It Around.If your house didn’t sell the first time, you’re not stuck. You jus...
06/25/2026

Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s How To Turn It Around.

If your house didn’t sell the first time, you’re not stuck. You just need a different strategy, and maybe a different partner.

When you're ready for a fresh set of eyes on what happened and what to change first, let’s connect.



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When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence.

The home that’s been sitting on the market for a few weeks? Maybe even a month? Don’t scroll past it just yet.Your first...
06/25/2026

The home that’s been sitting on the market for a few weeks? Maybe even a month? Don’t scroll past it just yet.

Your first instinct might be to assume there’s something wrong, but you could be missing out. Especially if finding a house in your budget has been your #1 challenge.

Homes that have been on the market longest are the ones you should be looking at first.

Because the longer a house sits, the more open the seller usually is to dropping the price or negotiating.

So, before you write off a listing that’s been around for a while, let’s connect. I can help you decide which homes are worth a second glance.



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More Sellers Are Taking Their Homes off the Market. Here’s What You Need To Know.If you’re seeing headlines about how a ...
06/24/2026

More Sellers Are Taking Their Homes off the Market. Here’s What You Need To Know.

If you’re seeing headlines about how a record number of sellers are taking their homes off the market, don’t panic. It’s not a warning of an impending crash. It’s a market adjusting.



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You may be hearing that a near-record number of homeowners are pulling their houses off the market.

That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a DealA house sitting on the market isn’t always a glaring red...
06/24/2026

That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal

A house sitting on the market isn’t always a glaring red flag. In today’s market, it may be your best opportunity yet.

For help deciding which lingering listings are actually worth a second look, let’s connect.



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Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.

06/23/2026
06/23/2026
06/23/2026

Only 5% of Sellers Sell Without an Agent – Here's Why

There’s a reason only 5% of sellers sell without an agent. The ones who tried it on their own say this is where things went sideways: getting the price right, knowing how to prep, and selling on time. And these aren’t small details. They’re what determines how much you walk away with. Skip the guesswork. Let’s connect.



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Has anyone taken the time to explain how much the market’s shifted? Or what it means for your move?In 2021, nearly every...
06/23/2026

Has anyone taken the time to explain how much the market’s shifted? Or what it means for your move?

In 2021, nearly every major housing market in the country favored sellers. But now, only about 1 in 3 does.

And that changes the dynamics for you.

If you’re buying, you may have more negotiating power. If you’re selling, pricing and presentation matter.

But here's the catch, it's not the same story everywhere. Some markets are strongly in buyers' favor right now. Others? Sellers are still winning. It all depends on where you live.

That’s why you need a pro. A great agent knows which way our local market is leaning and how that can change everything about your strategy.

Want to know what's happening right here? Drop a comment or send me a message.



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Boca Raton, FL
33431

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