Frequently Asked Questions
About Homes for Heroes and Hero Support Network

What Qualifies as A Hero?

Qualifying heroes include, but are not limited to current and former firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, law enforcement and all other first responders. All ranks of active military, reserves and veterans of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. All nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals. Also, Pre-K, elementary, secondary and post-secondary educators, teachers, professors and education administrative staff. Please contact us if you would like to know if you qualify.

What Can a Hero Typically Save?

On average heroes save $3,000 when they buy or sell a home with Homes for Heroes, or an average of $6,000 when they do both with Homes for Heroes! When a hero works with our real estate specialist, on average they will save $2,300 per purchase or sale of a home. When a hero works with our mortgage, title and inspection specialists, on average that hero will save $500 on lender fees, $150 on title service, and $50 on a home inspection.

If I Buy a House and/or Sell a House, How Does the Savings Work?

When you work with our real estate specialist to buy and/or sell a house, you can save 0.7% of the home purchase price, or $700 on every $100,000 of the purchase price. After closing on a house, Homes for Heroes will send you a check so you may purchase what you need for your new location! Plus, if you work with our mortgage specialists, you can save an average of $500 on lender fees.

How does the Homes for Heroes Foundation work?

The Homes for Heroes Foundation is a nonprofit private charitable foundation that awards hero grants to local nonprofit charities who serve our heroes in need as it pertains to housing or emergency financial assistance. When heroes buy or sell a home using Homes for Heroes, Inc., they are helping heroes in need because Homes for Heroes, Inc., donates a portion of its earnings to the foundation.