Most recent reviews of the Soldier Next Door National Home Buying Program:
Made it Happen!
Soldier Next Door Realtor: Russel Cary Soldier Next Door Loan Officer: Brian Cohrt
"I highly recommend working with Brian! We didn’t think it would be possible to buy a home just 2 years after graduating college but thought we’d give it a shot, and Brian really helped us make that happen! He answered any and all questions we had throughout the process.”Claudia Sanford Grand Forks, ND
Great Job!
Soldier Next Door Realtor: Sarah Schroeder Soldier Next Door Loan Officer: Brian Cohrt
"Did a great job from beginning to end. He really does know his stuff :)”Will Telsrow Williston, ND
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Great Advice!
Soldier Next Door Realtor: Nancy Troxell Carnahan Soldier Next Door Loan Officer: Colleen McQueen
"Nancy is a caring agent that will fight with everything she has to get you the house that you want. Her experience and knowledge make her definitely somebody you want in your corner during the house buying process! Her team is strong, and they get things done. I really appreciate Nancy because in addition to our agent she was a motivator keeping us positive, a counselor giving us great advice, and a protector keeping safe from the difficulties of the home buying process. Nancy is an all-around great person, and it was a privilege working with her to buy my first home. As I told my wife many times, “everyone needs a Nancy in their corner”.”Christopher Bonnell Los Angeles, CA
Easy!
Soldier Next Door Realtor: Canaan Heath Soldier Next Door Loan Officer: Drew DiMassa
"Very easy to work with. Always available to us for our many questions and kept us in the loop.”Sonja Bryant Abingdon, VA
Knowledgeable, Helpful, Responsive!
Soldier Next Door Realtor: Adrianna Gassaway Soldier Next Door Loan Officer: Brian Cohrt
"Brian was all the things you want – knowledgeable, helpful, responsive, encouraging, but beyond that he was easy to talk to and made sure I understood everything that was presented to me. His team was also very helpful and responsive. The level of care, attention to detail, and professionalism demonstrated by Brian surpassed my expectations. His team stays on top of every detail and is there for you every step of the way to answer any questions and address any concerns. I received professional and helpful service with my first home purchase and definitely recommend you have him on your side!”Michaela McDowell Columbia, SC
Smooth Process!
Soldier Next Door Realtor: Justin Kaminski Soldier Next Door Loan Officer: Paula Draper
"Paula and her team were great to work with. They made everything seem like a smooth process and had every answer to my questions.”Dane Rogers Rogers, AR
Teacher Next Door and Next Door Program Grant Amounts for 2022 -
With home prices rising, and in keeping with increased Federal loan limits, ($420,000 FHA, $647,200 Conventional) Teacher Next Door has announced that grant amounts have increased for 2022. This applies to all of the Next Door Programs, including Teacher Next Door, Nurse Next Door, Officer Next Door, Firefighter Next Door, Public Servant Next Door and Soldier Next Door.
In most states, for example, grant amounts have risen from $4,170.00 to $6,472.00. In higher priced states, such as California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Texas, Utah and Washington, grant amounts have been increased to $8,000.00. Grant amounts may vary based upon where the home is located, the buyer’s individual credit, income, and other factors. Additionally, buyers may be eligible for down payment assistance up to $10,681.00.
Available in all fifty states and DC, Teacher Next Door is the largest national home buying program in the United States, with access over thirty-five different grant and down payment assistance programs. Through the program, you may be able to qualify for a state-specific government program, such as Arizona Home in Five, California CalPLUS, Colorado FirstStep, Iowa IFA, Nevada NHD Home is Possible, Ohio Your Choice, Texas 5-Star Advantage or Utah UHC. Teacher Next Door also utilizes national programs, such as Chenoa Fund, Home Ready and others. When you apply, a Next Door Certified Program Specialist will help you determine which loan and assistance programs will help you receive the maximum benefits.
According to HUD Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge, “A good home shapes nearly every part of our lives.” “I couldn’t agree more.” Says Teacher Next Door National Director, Steve Parks. “This organization has been my life’s work and passion for more than a decade. It is our mission to increase home ownership among teachers and other public servants, support community development and increase access to affordable housing, free from discrimination. As home prices continue to rise, I feel this program is more needed than ever, and I know these benefits mean a lot to the communities we serve.”
In the past twelve months, Teacher Next Door and Next Door Programs have helped over 50,000 applicants. To get more information on the program, read buyer reviews, or to apply, you may visit the official program website at www.TeacherNextDoor.us.
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Attentive! Teacher Next Door Realtor: Selinda DowTeacher Next Door Loan Officer: Brian Cohrt "Brian made my homebuying experience a wonderful one. From the beginning, he was attentive to my needs. He also made sure that I knew the latest information in regard to my loan. Brian is a very personable, honest person who had my best interest at heart. Any time I had questions or concerns, he was there to answer my questions and address my concerns. Brian is a great choice! I appreciate his dedication to helping me secure my first home! :) " Ebony ConyersSumpter, SC Teacher Next Door Review 8/01/2021
Really Cares! Teacher Next Door Realtor: Paulette CarterTeacher Next Door Loan Officer: Sean Baker "Sean is really great! He really cares about the people he works with. Throughout the process Sean responded quickly to any and all questions we had and made sure we understood what was going on-EVERY STEP OF THE WAY! " Kimberly Barfield New Orleans, LA Teacher Next Door Review 8/01/2021
Such a Pleasure! Teacher Next Door Realtor: Sherri PurcellTeacher Next Door Loan Officer: Crystal Hoyt "Working with Crystal and Sherri in my home buying process was such a pleasure. They not only understood my needs and wants but truly went above and beyond by helping me close my property in under 4 weeks of getting an offer accepted. Crystal kept me sane, listened to my concerns without passing any judgements and made me feel confident while deciding on options. I want to personally thank crystal and everyone for helping me make my dreams come true!!!" Bianca Harris Fort Lauderdale, FL Teacher Next Door Review 8/01/2021
Very Helpful! Teacher Next Door Realtor: Beatrice "BJ" McLeanTeacher Next Door Loan Officer: Steven Ehrlich "Steven was very helpful throughout the whole process. He constantly kept us updated and informed on steps we should be doing, which is everything you’d want during the home buying process." Thomas Nelson Charlotte, NC Teacher Next Door Review 08/01/2021
Awesome! Teacher Next Door Realtor: Swana ThomasTeacher Next Door Loan Officer: Brian Cohrt "Brian was awesome. Always on top of everything. Very responsive and timely. He made things easy for me. " Tameeka Jones Brooklyn, NY Teacher Next Door Review 7/31/2021
Thank You! Nurse Next Door Realtor: Brian GentryNurse Next Door Loan Officer: Nick Fountotos "Thanks so much for walking us through the process!" Jacob Beazer Orthello, WA Nurse Next Door Review 7/30/2021
Very Knowledgeable! Nurse Next Door Realtor: Carlos AbelaisNurse Next Door Loan Officer: Jacob Lavoto "Jacob was very knowledgeable and genuinely wanted to help us with the home buying process." Jaymie Smoot Tucson, AZ Nurse Next Door Review 7/30/2021
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First Time Home-Owner!
My whole experience was very positive. Jose was quick to respond to any questions I had and helped me understand every step in the process. As a first-time homeowner I was extremely glad that I got to work with the Teacher Next Door Program. Caitlin Dauby Granger, IN
Great Program!
Great program! Top-notch communication. Smooth process!DeeDee Robinson Orange Park, FL
Dream Come True!
Sean, Thank you so much for working with all the teams and making my dream come true to buy my own home. The whole process would not have occurred without you running interference and running with the ball. You are great and thank you again for all you did and it was a great pleasure working with you. Best regardsClarine UsherMetairie, LA
Every Step!
Brian was there every step of the way with both advice and reassure. We couldn't have asked for a better guide.Donna WillifordWest Columbia, SC
Fantastic!
Samantha was fantastic throughout the whole process. She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and remained in constant contact with me throughout., including evenings and weekends. I am certainly going to recommend her to anyone that I come across who is in the market for a mortgage. She and Danielle are the absolute best. Christopher PringleNewark, NJ
They walked us through the whole process which was great as I am a first-time buyer and had no clue what to do.Rachel WoodMesa, AZ
A Breeze!
Hi, I just wanted to say working with Ryan and April was a breeze. They were very helpful, always willing to answer the phone calls of a nervous first time home buyer!Gabrielle PenaMiami, FL
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"The team was absolutely amazing. I have never worked with a team of professionals that was supportive as with The Teacher Next Door Program. I always felt respected and treated with dignity from the first phone call to the last walk through. I was educated along the way and I was given choices in my process. This is important because I didn't feel pressured to just sign something or just say yes to anything. Sheff always made himself available to me. I really felt like I had a team working with me, with my interests first instead of feeling rushed or pressured to sign papers just to close another deal. I will always recommend The Teacher Next Door Program to any teacher. HUGS AND SHOUT OUTS TO SHEFF, APRIL, KYRA & anyone who had a helping hand in my process. Thank you all,
Pan Green Uniondale, NY
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"Brian and him team were excellent!"
Jessica Ulmer Spartanburg, AR
"When I started the journey to buy a home, I did not have much faith that I would qualify for anything. I am a single mom, school teacher living on a budget, and didn't have any credit history. Samantha Wallace mentored me through the home buying process and gave me the confidence that I needed to keep moving forward in perusing my family's dream home. She advised me through every step necessary in order for me to qualify for an affordable option that met my needs. For an entire year she called me once a week and touched base; never rushing or giving up on me. Sometimes her phone calls were business oriented, sometimes she was offering advice, and sometimes she was just a friend offering me emotional support because the home buying process is stressful. I am so happy to announce that my family now owns our dream home. I feel like Samantha made it all happen. I will forever be grateful for her and all the things she has done for my family. Samantha Wallace is a dream maker!"
Wendi Pittman Springdale, AR
"Jose was extremely knowledgeable and made the process so painless and easy to understand."
Mary Badgerow Gainsville, FL
"Smooth Transaction. Very professional."
Juan Dallas, TX
"Overall great experience! Definitely made the home buying process easy."
"Samantha was great to work with. She was fast & efficient, In this fast paced market that we are in right now, it’s very important for me to be able to get a quick response. She was always available - even on the weekends. Although we were several states away, this process was seamless I look forward to working with Samantha in the future.
Esther LigonDetroit, MI
Congratulations Amy and Justin of sunny St. Pete, FL! We are so excited for you! Enjoy your first Christmas in your new home! Special thanks to Teacher Next Door Realtor Cheri Aumond-McLean and Teacher Next Door Loan Officer Sheff Brisbin for your excellent service! For info on GRANTS, down payment assistance and other programs in your area visit www.teachernextdoor.us.