Teacher Next Door Program Reviews - October 2025
Review Archive Notice: These reviews were featured in October 2025 and reflect the experiences of individual Teacher Next Door participants at that time. Program benefits and eligibility may change. For current information, visit our Teacher Housing Grants and Down Payment Assistance page or see our current Teacher Next Door Program reviews.
Real Reviews from Teachers Who Found Their Home with Teacher Next Door®
Helping Teachers Become Homeowners Through Grants, Down Payment Assistance, and Expert Guidance
If you're a teacher dreaming of homeownership but unsure where to begin—you’re not alone. Through the Teacher Next Door Program, educators across the country are discovering how to buy a home with less stress, less money out of pocket, and more support every step of the way.
Below are three real stories from teachers who used the program to overcome common home buying challenges and achieve their dream of homeownership.
Highly Recommend!
Teacher Next Door Program Specialists: Brian Cohrt
Teacher Next Door Realtor: Khelley Adams
Brian puts his heart and soul into making it all happen! I could not be happier with how he treated my family in our house buying venture. Brian is truly a top notch professional, and I highly recommend working with him. Thank you!!!!
— Colby Stackhouse, Teacher, Band Director, Leo, IN
Great to Work With!
Teacher Next Door Program Specialists: Robin Albrecht
Teacher Next Door Realtor: William Lambert
Robin Albrecht was so great to work with! As a first time home buyer, I had a lot of anxiety going into all of this, but she eased my worries every step of the way. She was also very easy to get a hold of whenever questions came up. I highly recommend using her as your mortgage officer!
— Katie Alvord, PCSD Teacher, American Fork, UT
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
How Does Teacher Next Door Help Teachers Buy Homes?
At the time these reviews were featured, Teacher Next Door benefits included:
- Grants up to $8,000, subject to the program terms available at that time
- Down payment assistance up to $15,000 under programs available at that time
- Access to preferred lending resources and program guidance
- Connections to participating real estate professionals
Whether you’re a classroom teacher, counselor, librarian, or other school employee, Teacher Next Door can help eligible teachers and school employees explore available home-buying resources and assistance.