Congratulations to the Guggino Family, on your beautiful new home in California! Thank you for the 5-star review! We were excited to be part of your journey!
Patrick teaches in the Long Beach area, and was able to take advantage of the Teacher Next Door grants and benefits. Here is what they had to say about their experience with the program.
Always Upfront!
Teacher Next Door Realtor: Kelly Hughes Teacher Next Door Loan Officer: Brian Cohrt
"Brian worked with us from the beginning with the Teacher Next Door program. He was always upfront about anything, good or bad, but would always try to see a way through any issue that arose. He was in constant communication with us about the status of things or if he needed anything. And on top of all of his technical knowledge on how to negotiate the mortgage landscape, he is just an incredibly nice guy.”Patrick Guggino Long Beach, CA
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Helpful and Pleasant! Teacher Next Door Realtor: Mark GallowayTeacher Next Door Loan Officer: Joshua Paz "Joshua was so helpful and pleasant to work with. He answered my questions each step of the way. He explained everything well and in a way that made it easier to understand. He explained the numbers and the home buying lingo very well. I feel more knowledgeable about the home buying process now that I’ve gone on this journey with him. I love that I was able to text him when needed. That made things more convenient for me. Joshua, thank you for your patience with me. Thank you for your guidance. You made this process so easy, and I do appreciate you checking in on me along the way." Betty ReedDoraville, GA Teacher Next Door Review 6/01/2023
Great Job! Officer Next Door Realtor: Keisha SellersOfficer Next Door Loan Officer: Bryan Friedman "Bryan was very accessible from the very beginning and explained every part of the process to my husband and me. He and his team did a great job making sure we weren't in the dark about what was happening now and what would happen next." Emmanuel Adlain Arlington, TX Officer Next Door Review 6/01/2023
Amazing! Nurse Next Door Realtor: Ameenah AbdullaNurse Next Door Loan Officer: Phillip Prince "Phillip was amazing! Our introductory call lasted at least an hour because he patiently answered every question that I had. After that, he was there every step of the way and my texts never went unanswered. He worked really hard to help get us the best rate possible. I appreciate all that he did." Kaneesha Joe Flossmoore, IL Nurse Next Door Review 6/01/2023
Thank you! Firefighter Next Door Realtor: Dennis Amundson Firefighter Next Door Loan Officer: Phillip Prince "When we were looking into a new home, Philip and his team helped my partner and I find a great home. I really appreciated the amount of help they gave, and we couldn’t be happier. Thank you Philip." Eric Astorga Whittier, CA Firefighter Next Door Review 6/01/2023
Above and Beyond! Public Servant Next Door Realtor: Jenessa Schreuder Public Servant Next Door Loan Officer: Ricardo Manza "Ricardo worked very hard to assist me with my home purchase. he went above and beyond for me and thanks to him! Yes, I finally have my dream home." Kimberly Thomas Gladstone, MO Public Servant Next Door Next Door Review 6/01/2023
Incredible Help! Soldier Next Door Realtor: Bryan Jones Soldier Next Door Loan Officer: Drew DiMassa "Drew was an incredible help as this was our first time buying a house and we had no realtor involved. He answered any questions I had and made the process as quick and painless as possible. 10/10 recommend!" Nichole Novak Amarillo, TX Soldier Next Door Review 6/01/2023
Fantastic! Teacher Next Door Realtor: Scott Kennedy Teacher Next Door Loan Officer: Sheff Brisbin "We purchased our home through the Teacher Next Door Program. Everyone we dealt with, from Sheff Brisbin who was our primary point of contact to Bryan Friedman and his team who helped us through the loan process, were fantastic. Thank you for all your hard work!" Justin Lane Crowley, TX Teacher Next Door Review 6/01/2023
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Congratulations to the Lattimore Family on your beautiful new home in Georgia! Thank you for being a teacher! We are happy to be part of your journey.
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Excellent Job!
Teacher Next Door Realtor: Maureen Frederick Teacher Next Door Loan Officer: Scott McRae
"Scott did an excellent job walking through each phase of the home-buying process. He gets to know you and your needs which helped put us at ease throughout the beginning phase of home buying. As a first-time buyer, there were lots of questions on our end and Scott did a great job answering everything in a way that made you feel like you were making the best decision. He was easily reachable by text, phone, and email and would even take late calls when things changed or came up. After we closed on our home, Scott congratulated us and had us look forward to some mail. It turned out to be a beautiful cutting board outlined as our state with our home coordinates, most definitely a result of all the cooking plans we've talked about throughout our phone calls.”Andrea Syukur Chicago, IL
Worked Tirelessley!
Public Servant Next Door Realtor: Carlos Albelais Public Servant Next Door Loan Officer: Laura Owens
"Laura Owens worked tirelessly to help my husband and I to purchase our dream family home. As first time home buyers, Laura helped us to understand all the steps to home ownership. Laura is hardworking, efficient, kind, honest, and professional. We can't recommend working with her highly enough!”Alexandra Love Tucson, AZ
A question we often hear is, "Who qualifies for the Teacher Next Door Program®?" The Teacher Next Door Program® was designed to increase home ownership among teachers and other school employees, support community development and increase access to affordable housing, free from discrimination. It was also designed to be much more inclusive and impose far fewer restrictions, than HUD's Good Neighbor Next Door Program. (Which only includes classroom teachers, police, fireman and EMT's.) Teacher Next Door® currently has grants and down payment assistance available for ALL teachers and school employees. All teachers and school employees includes, but is not limited to, school bus drivers, media specialists, district office staff, district IT professionals, and more. The above list is just an example of those who qualify. You may purchase ANY home on the market through Teacher Next Door®, not just HUD homes. In order to see how much you qualify for, simply click apply now and complete the short pre-application. Your personal financial information is not collected on the pre-app and there is NO CREDIT CHECK. Next Door Programs® is the administrator of several programs, including Teacher Next Door. For a full list of programs available, CLICK HERE.
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Amazing! Teacher Next Door Realtor: Ashleigh CappsTeacher Next Door Loan Officer: Brian Cohrt "Brian was amazing! He made sure to explain every bit of the process and made sure we were getting the best options available. I would recommend Brian to anyone! He was a blessing to have helping us!" Lawrence SimmonsRocky Mount, NC Teacher Next Door Review 3/02/2023
Extremely Helpful! Officer Next Door Realtor: Sonia CassonOfficer Next Door Loan Officer: Kendall Grady "Kendall was extremely helpful and informative. He and his team walked us through every step of the process and were extremely valuable in making our dream of home ownership come true!" Rachel Alexander Fort Pierce, FL Officer Next Door Review 3/02/2023
Smooth! Teacher Next Door Realtor: Dana Latimer Teacher Next Door Loan Officer: Crystal Hoyt "My experience with Crystal was outstanding. She ensured that the entire process went smoothly. Never missed a detail." Timothy Ennis Orlando, FL Teacher Next Door Review 3/02/2023
Easy to Understand! Soldier Next Door Realtor: Monica Henman Soldier Next Door Loan Officer: Bryan Friedman "Bryan was timely with his communication and explained things in a way that was relatable and easy to understand." Travis Tolka Raleigh, NC Soldier Next Door Review 3/02/2023
10 Outta 10! Public Servant Next Door Realtor: Kimberly Bousquet Public Servant Next Door Loan Officer: Crystal Hoyt "Very nice and knowledgeable. 10 outta 10!" Remington Foley Savannah, GA Public Servant Next Door Review 3/02/2023
True Blessing! Nurse Next Door Realtor: Veronica Lewis Nurse Next Door Loan Officer: Laura Owens "Working with Laura was a true blessing. Laura was very knowledgeable. She kept us informed and up to date on all our necessary paperwork and documents. Laura was very patient and if she didn't know the answer, she would find it out." Tawanda Hurley Atlanta, GA, Nurse Next Door Review 3/01/2023
Super Awesome! Nurse Next Door Realtor: Cyndi Ward Nurse Next Door Loan Officer: Marquez Rawls "Marquez Rawls and his entire team were super awesome to work with! We live a few states over from where they are located so it was completely remote. They really do walk you through the entire process and have answers for all questions. They are always extremely friendly and patient. We truly appreciate this team! " Sarah Fahnert Dalhart, TX Nurse Next Door Review 3/01/2023
Congratulations Kristen and Parker, on your beautiful new home in Florida! Kristen teaches in the Riverview area and was able to take advantage of the Teacher Next Door Grant. Thank you for being a teacher! We are happy to be part of your journey.
Awesome Experience! Teacher Next Door Realtor: Marcus BaysingerTeacher Next Door Loan Officer: Paula Draper "Awesome experience! As a teacher, I work long hours and cannot take phone calls or respond to emails until after school or later in the evening. Thank you, Paula, Heather, and Jake!" Julie ReidAugusta, KS Teacher Next Door Review 12/13/2022
Extra Mile! Teacher Next Door Realtor: Joseph DixonTeacher Next Door Loan Officer: Paige Lott "Paige was the best. She helped us every step of the way and kept us informed on everything that was going on. She went the extra mile to make sure we were in our new home as we had to be out of our apartment within a short time frame." Lisa Waters Galax, VA Teacher Next Door Review 12/13/2022
Easy to Work With! Teacher Next Door Realtor: Nathan Jones Teacher Next Door Loan Officer: Paula Draper "Great experience as a first time buyer. Paula was easy to work with and always timely to respond." Randy Solansky Albany, OR Teacher Next Door Review 12/12/2022
Congratulations to the Neenan Family, on your beautiful new home in Massachusetts! Thank you for the 5-star review! We were excited to be part of your journey!
Amy and Eric work in the Beverly area, and were able to take advantage of the Teacher Next Door grants and benefits. Here is what they had to say about their experience with the program.
Wonderful Program!
Teacher Next Door Realtor: Jesse Mason Teacher Next Door Loan Officer: James Ward
"First time home buying can be extremely intimidating, and we honestly had no clue where to begin. After learning about the Teacher/Nurse Next Door Program we reached out to James and everything was a breeze from there. James and his team broke everything down step by step, and kept us on track in such a timely manner that we were into our new home in just a few short months. We are so incredibly grateful for this wonderful program.”Amy Neegan Beverly, MA
Congratulations to the Borjas Family, on your beautiful new home in North Carolina! We were excited to be part of your journey! Vita teaches in the Concord area, and was able to take advantage of the Teacher Next Door grants and benefits. Here is what they had to say about their experience with the program.
Incredibly Helpful!
Teacher Next Door Realtor: Tom Semancik Teacher Next Door Loan Officer: Paige Lott
"Paige is incredibly helpful with absolutely every step of the home buying process! Her quickness, kindness, and patience helped move everything along at the pace we needed with full transparency”Vita Borjas Concord, NC