BIOGRAPHY Michael A. Harris

Michael Harris (DRE #00991234) has proudly been part of Real Estate Finance since 1987.

As a current California Real Estate Broker / CEO of Benchmark Financial, Inc. (DRE #01842145) / President of United Mortgage Corp. of America (DRE #01870497) / CEO of A Head For Money Enterprises, Inc. (DRE #01817742) / Host of The Real Estate Life and Certified Mortgage Planner designate, Mike has strived to educate his clients and fellow industry professionals in Real Estate Finance.  While doing this, he has maintained a high level of standards and professional integrity that have been part to his and his client’s path for success.  Mike’s clientele have been able to go from renting, to a first home, a move up home, and in some cases creating additional income with investment property ownership.

After graduating from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1987, Mike entered the Mortgage Industry with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics / Finance.  He soon realized speaking to people about home ownership was not the problem; it was getting people to listen to a 22 year old explaining the topic.  In most cases it was to people twice his age explaining that he had an idea of what he was doing.  23 years later he is now twice that age and he is the age of those who had trouble listening.

Over the years, the message was the same, with less hair and more grey to show for the ware, the earlier concern has taken care of itself.  So with that problem set aside, he turned to radio.  Mike continues to reach and educate a growing body of people that do not enjoy the privilege of home ownership.  In today's world getting and keeping a home has gained additional meaning.  Through Lending, Investment Real Estate, Legal Remedies, and Education, Mike and his team of professionals have sent a message loud and clear that they will all make a difference!

In aligning my personal 23+ years of Real Estate Finance experience with other industry professionals, The Real Estate Life, Your Day in Real Estate Radio a show on CBS KFWB 980 in Los Angeles and 15 other markets throughout the US on Wilkins Communication Network, there exists a unique opportunity for those who wish to tune in to hear what Mike and the Team has to say.

February 2010