Our Mission

to create an easy and empowering path to home buying

We Know The Industry

Over 80 years of combined real estate experience

keeping the american dream alive

Buying a home shouldn’t be difficult. Yet, all too often, hardworking families face confusion, intimidation, and obstacles when it comes to buying a home. Factors such as credit scores, lending obstacles, and more needlessly prevent families from homeownership even though they can afford it. 

OwnEZ keeps the American dream alive. Our team works hard to ensure that our customers are in a position to build equity, save money, and have a place to call home for generations to come.

Get To Know Us

Meet Our Dynamic Team
Get To Know Us Experts in real estate and homeownership

ERIC GEWIRTZMAN

BOARD MEMBER

Eric is a Chief Executive Officer of Bolt Solutions Inc., which he co-founded in 2000 with Ari Katz. Ten years after starting the company, Eric and Bolt Solutions became part of the Actua team. Prior to Bolt, Eric was co-CEO and co-founder of Shadow Computers Ltd., a successful insurance software development company.

EFRI ARGAMAN

FOUNDER,CEO

After years of leading public companies traded both in the U.S. and in Israel, Efri Argaman decided to follow his passion and make his hobby a profession. Combining his education in economics and his skills as a CPA, Efri has been actively investing in the U.S. residential real estate market since 2009.

TERESA SRMACK BRINKMAN

VICE PRESIDENT TRANSACTIONS

Teresa has extensive background in the mortgage industry that goes back over 20 years. She has helped many families get homes when they thought it was impossible. Together with the resources of OwnEZ team getting a new home is only an application away.

Ossif Tamir (Ph.D.)

Head of OFM

Ossif has over 15 years of experience in managing direct investments for high net wealth families. Prior to founding OTH Global he served as the CEO of the Salant Group, initiating its direct investments arm in real estate and High Tech firms. Ossif holds a Ph.D. cum laude from University Autonoma de Barcelona, researching venture capital investments in high technology entrepreneurial firms.



MAYA GONZALEZ

CLOSING DIRECTOR

Maya has over 20 years of commended performance in administration and support roles, included but not limited to customer service and sales. She is also a successful entrepreneur, opening and managing her own clothing business. Maya holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and a Master’s in Corporate Management from Florida International University. She is Level II Certified in Contracting and Level I Certified in Program Management.

ANTONIO RICARDO VALDES

DIRECTOR OF POST-CLOSING OPERATIONS

Ricardo has a master’s degree in business administration, worked with several banking and financial institutions with 13 years of experience in customer service with Spanish speaking customers from Spain, United States, South America and Mexico.

ZEKE SHLOMI

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Zeke Shlomi has over 20 years of an IT management background combined with business & finance education. Zeke is a self-driven entrepreneur who is passionate and active in the U.S. residential real estate market, with a goal of helping first-time home buyers achieve homeownership while experiencing outstanding customer service.

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