The Pendergast Elementary Community Foundation is located in Phoenix, AZ and is committed to inspire, promote and support extracurricular programs, charitable health and wellness services, financial assistance and scholarship programs for students and teachers. The foundation has contributed over $200,000 in scholarships to aspiring teachers at the iTeachAZ program at ASU Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.
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Veteran Home Loans | Get More Savings from Homes for Heroes
Veteran home loans come in many shapes and sizes, but the one you should really concentrate on is the VA loan system. It can help veterans during various stages of their lives, whether you already own a home or are looking for a new home. The benefits of a VA loan guaranteed mortgage are substantial. Save yourself a lot of money, up front and over the course of your mortgage, by learning the basics of the VA loan system. The time you invest will be more than worth it.
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United Veterans Council of Monterey County Receives $10,000 Grant
Since 1989, the United Veterans Council of Monterey County has been working to promote the common good and welfare of all Veterans, their dependents, widows and orphans. They provide resources to Veterans who are struggling; who are in need of a little assistance with housing, repairs, food, clothing and utilities. Homes for Heroes, in conjunction with their local real estate specialist, has awarded the United Veterans Council of Monterey County a hero grant through the Homes for Heroes Foundation to help support their efforts with local Veterans and their families.
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Clackamas County Peace Officers Benevolent Foundation Receives $10,000 Grant
The Clackamas County Peace Officers Benevolent Foundation is dedicated to the Clackamas County law enforcement community by providing encouragement, information, companionship, support, assistance and aid to help them and their families during times of personal or family crises; especially when injured or killed in the line of duty. They also coordinate acts of charity and good will in the community, educate the public about the profession of law enforcement and general community safety, and they also support programs that help children and youth who are in need, or at risk.
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Teacher First Time Home Buyer Programs | Save with Homes for Heroes
Teacher first time home buyer programs deliver a variety of benefits to educators who are beginning their journey into finding a home. Some deliver financial benefits, some provide rewards, some provide help at different stages and some deliver resources. When you are looking at your first home, the blizzard of details can be daunting, partly because so much of it is new. Don’t let that stop you. Find the professionals and friends who can help you.
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Teacher Mortgage Program | Help for Educators Looking to Buy
A worthwhile teacher mortgage program can help your search for a new home, or your next home, immeasurably. There are a ton of moving parts in a home search – offers, counteroffers, appraisals, inspections, closings – but none is more central than applying for and being approved for…the mortgage. It’s a complicated contract, and it’s a loan you will be living with for a long time. Your monthly mortgage payment will become a central part of your budget, so you want to do it right. Don’t panic. There’s help.
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How to Save for a Down Payment | 13 Helpful Saving Tips
Learning how to save for a down payment on a house can seem like a daunting task, especially if you are living paycheck-to-paycheck (and most of us are). However, with the right strategies and discipline, you can make your dream of home ownership a reality. Let’s look at 13 ways that can help you save for a down payment efficiently and effectively. From automating your savings to improving your credit score, we are confident you can do this.
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Comparative Market Analysis | Benefits of a CMA
A comparative market analysis is a bit like a Swiss Army knife – it’s a multifunctional tool that can help both buyers and sellers as they enter the real estate market. It helps buyers understand the pricing of homes, including factors that have nothing to do with the actual structure. For sellers, it’s vital for arriving at an appropriate listing price. Misjudging the value of a home can result in financial losses, which underscores the importance of a reliable CMA.
Pros and Cons of Down Payment Assistance Programs
The pros and cons of down payment assistance fall into two categories: people love them or people like them. As with most financial assistance, there are usually hoops to jump through and requirements you must meet. When you weigh that against the benefits of getting free, or almost free, money for your down payment, you see what we mean.
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Recommended Down Payment on a House in the U.S.
The recommended down payment on a house in the U.S. is a hotly debated topic. If you are old school, it’s 20%. If you are a first-home buyer, that’s a rather big hurdle. It makes the prospect of owning a home seem out of reach. There’s good news: there is no one answer to the question of what kind of down payment you need for a house. It all depends. Let’s look at some of the factors that can affect your down payment.