Teacher Next Door Blog


Hear what actual teachers have to say about their experience with the Teacher Next Door Program. Video includes excerpts from interviews with four Teacher Next Door Program buyers and their reviews of the Teacher Next Door Program.

Up to $18,000 in home buying assistance is available for teachers and other public servants. Use the links below to learn more.

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Posted by Teacher Staff on July 6th, 2024 12:39 PM


Most recent reviews of the Teacher Next Door National Home Buying Program:


Truly Amazing!


Teacher Next Door Realtor: Tasha Thigpen
Teacher Next Door Loan Officer: Michael Batchelder

"Michael was truly amazing! He was with us every step of the way. The home buying process can be very stressful and he made sure to always keep us informed. I cannot thank him enough for everything he has done for us. It was a long journey but he made sure we were always comfortable and he did his best to take any stress away from us. Thank you Michael for all of your support and patience during this process. Thanks to him, we are now homeowners! Hopefully, we’ll be clients he will never forget!
Jessica Nagdaleno
Schaumberg, IL


Above and Beyond!


Teacher Next Door Realtor: Mike Adamo
Teacher  Next Door Loan Officer: Brian Cohrt

"Brian Cohrt went above and beyond to ensure my home buying experience was exceptional! His unparalleled expertise and proactive approach not only made the entire process seamless but also resulted in closing a remarkable 5 days ahead of schedule. As a first-time homeowner, Brian's guidance and support were invaluable. Thanks to his exceptional service, I was able to secure my loan confidently and embark on this exciting new chapter of homeownership with ease. I can't recommend Brian highly enough for his outstanding professionalism and dedication to his clients' success!
Olivia Navarro 
Sacramento, CA



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Posted by Teacher Staff on July 2nd, 2024 3:18 PM

Congratulations to the Heimdal Family, on your beautiful new home in Idaho! Thank you for the 5-star review! We were excited to be part of your journey!

Chrystine teaches in the Twin Falls 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.


Professional, Smooth!


Teacher Next Door Realtor: Misty Chapa
Teacher Next Door Loan Officer: Peter Beno

"Peter was professional and answered all our questions. Working with him made the mortgage process so smooth. Thank you!
Chrystine Heimdal
Twin Falls, ID




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Posted by Teacher Staff on July 2nd, 2024 3:12 PM

Congratulations Marvin, to you and your family on your beautiful new home in Georgia! We are excited to be part of your journey! Thanks so much for sharing your Teacher Next Door home buying experience with us! 


Posted by Teacher Staff on April 16th, 2024 2:23 PM


Certified Online Reviews

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Helpful and Pleasant! 


Teacher Next Door Realtor: Mark Galloway
Teacher 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 Reed
Doraville, GA
Teacher Next Door Review 6/01/2023


Great Job! 

Officer Next Door Realtor: Keisha Sellers
Officer 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 Abdulla
Nurse 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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Posted by Teacher Staff on June 1st, 2023 10:08 AM


Most recent reviews of the Teacher Next Door National Home Buying Program:


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



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Posted by Teacher Staff on March 21st, 2023 2:22 PM


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Amazing! 


Teacher Next Door Realtor: Ashleigh Capps
Teacher 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 Simmons
Rocky Mount, NC
Teacher Next Door Review 3/02/2023


Extremely Helpful! 

Officer Next Door Realtor: Sonia Casson
Officer 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



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Posted by Teacher Staff on February 2nd, 2023 3:52 PM


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Awesome Experience! 


Teacher Next Door Realtor: Marcus Baysinger
Teacher 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 Reid
Augusta, KS
Teacher Next Door Review 12/13/2022


Extra Mile! 

Teacher Next Door Realtor: Joseph Dixon
Teacher 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 



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Posted by Teacher Staff on December 13th, 2022 2:51 PM

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




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Posted by Teacher Staff on November 8th, 2022 10:19 AM

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




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Posted by Teacher Staff on November 1st, 2022 11:24 AM

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