Category: News & Media

Three $10,000 Grants for First Responder Organizations | Honor Anniversary of 9/11

/ in Circle of Giving / Bob Filipczak

When you are a national organization serving community heroes in every corner of the United States, you might miss some of the amazing charities in your own backyard. We didn’t. This month, Homes for Heroes targeted three of our neighboring organizations (Homes for Heroes is headquartered in Minnesota) because of their generous work helping first responders with some of the toughest issues out there: mental health, stress and community support. This month, each of the three grants for first responder organization were $10,000 to help them in their missions AND to honor the anniversary of 9/11.

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$100 Million Given Back to More than 56,000 Heroes | Thanking Heroes for 20 Years

/ in News & Media / Luke Feldbrugge

Twenty years ago, Ruth Johnson and her family created Homes for Heroes, Inc. as a way to give back to community heroes who commit themselves to serving others; in the role of firefighter, EMS, law enforcement, military (active duty, reserve or veteran), healthcare professional or teacher. Today, Homes for Heroes has surpassed $100 million given back to more than 56,000 heroes on their home purchase or home sale transactions. It is one of several major milestones recently achieved by the company.

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Housing Market Trends June 2022 | Residential Snapshot

/ in News & Media / Bob Filipczak

Welcome to the Housing Market Trends monthly update for June 2022 from Homes for Heroes. This report focuses on the residential real estate housing market. We listen to the experts and boil down what they have to say to assist you, our heroes, with decision making regarding buying a home, selling your home, or refinancing your mortgage.

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2021 Homes for Heroes Affiliate Awards

/ in Affiliate Stories / Luke Feldbrugge

It is an honor to present the 2021 Homes for Heroes Affiliate Awards to these amazing affiliate members who went above and beyond in 2021! Thanks to the effort of our network of talented affiliate real estate and mortgage specialists, Homes for Heroes assisted over 9,000 heroes in buying or selling a home, and gave back nearly $20 million in Hero Rewards savings.

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Where are Mortgage Rates Headed? Homebuyers Want to Know

/ in Buying a House / Gaffney Austin

The war in Ukraine has created some market volatility, but that’s not unusual. In uncertain times global investors will look to move their investments into areas they feel are safe from conflict. This can cause fluctuations in the prices of US Treasuries, and yes, even mortgage bonds – which in turn impacts mortgage interest rates.

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Abby Waltz Named a 2022 Real Estate Newsmakers by RISMedia

/ in News & Media / Gaffney Austin

The amazing people at Homes for Heroes® continue to bring home the gold. Homes for Heroes’ Founder/CEO Ruth Johnson recently received the prestigious Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award from the Down Payment Resource, the nationwide database for U.S. homebuyer assistance programs. Joining her ranks and gaining recognition is our own, Abby Waltz, recently announced as a RISMedia 2022 Real Estate Newsmaker!

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Ruth Johnson, Founder/CEO, Receives Prestigious Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award

/ in HFH Foundation / Gaffney Austin

It has never been more important to recognize the everyday trials the pandemic has created for our brave community heroes and find ways to give back to them. They have remained dedicated to serving our country and its diverse communities throughout this crisis.

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Homes for Heroes Foundation Grants $10,000 to North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Foundation

/ in HFH Foundation / Maggie Sutton

Homes for Heroes Foundation is off to a good start in 2022, granting $10,000 to the North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Foundation. This grant is part of the Homes for Heroes Foundation’s circle of giving, providing assistance for heroes in dire need across the country. Read More “Homes for Heroes Foundation Grants $10,000 to North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Foundation”

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