皇冠体育app of Flagstaff, Flagstaff鈥檚 longest running real estate business, has helped thousands of families find a place to call home over the years. But for the company, the commitment to homeownership runs deeper than real estate transactions. The brokerage has fostered a culture of giving back and has been deeply involved with Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona for over 25 years.

Getting Started

The brokerage鈥檚 partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona began in 1998 when a client of Wayne McCormick, owner and Designated Broker of 皇冠体育app of Flagstaff, invited him to join the Family Partnership Committee. The following year his wife, Debra McCormick, attended a meeting in his place. This led to Debra joining the committee and later serving as the committee鈥檚 Chairman for two years. Many hours were spent side by side with the local community, hammer and paintbrush in hand, building and improving homes for local families.

After their service with the committee ended, Wayne and Debra continued to support Habitat for Humanity each year through tax credits.

Launching the Realtor鈥檚 Initiative

In 2014, 皇冠体育app of Flagstaff announced a new program in support of the community: The Realtor鈥檚 Initiative. The program encourages 皇冠体育app agents to donate a portion of their commission income from every home sale to Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona.聽 Currently 29 of the firm鈥檚 Executives participate in the program, and funds are used to build affordable housing in the local community.聽

鈥淎s a Flagstaff local, I know the struggle that families face when it comes to housing in Flagstaff.聽 That is why I give to Habitat for Humanity via The Realtor鈥檚 Initiative.聽 As a community, we need to do anything we can to help families achieve the American dream, which includes homeownership and a sense of belonging to the community,鈥� said Gary Nelson, Delegated Broker of 皇冠体育app of Flagstaff.

Participation in the program has grown over the years, with nearly $20,000 generated in 2022. The group has donated nearly $11,000 during 2023 and has plans for a December raffle to finish out the year鈥檚 contributions.

The Starter Home Program

In 2022, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona broke ground on a new initiative called the .  This project involves building simple, efficient, stand-alone homes that are available for purchase by low-income families. The organization hopes to complete 50 homes by 2028, which would have a significant impact on Flagstaff鈥檚 housing inventory.

Homebuyers participating in the program purchase the Starter Home with a $1,000 down payment.  The homes are financed with Habitat-funded zero percent interest loans, with the $833 monthly principal payments going to a savings account for the homeowner.  When the homeowner moves out, Habitat for Humanity pays them the principal they have invested during the years occupying the home- roughly $10,000 per year.  This model allows families to build equity savings that can be used when they have outgrown their Starter Home. Habitat for Humanity reserves the right to the property, so another low-income family has the opportunity to purchase the home, ensuring affordable housing remains available.

The first two homes were successfully completed by several community partners, including architects, builders, and students from Coconino Community College. The students were part of The Home Construction Pathway, a two-semester program that provides a robust home construction experience through building Starter Homes. This significantly helped drive down labor and construction costs, two factors that impact housing affordability in Flagstaff.  The homes were built on land donated from the city of Flagstaff鈥檚 Land Trust Program, and 12 more homes are planned in the near future on Flagstaff Unified School District property.  These homes will support teachers and staff in the area.

鈥淎t the core of Habitat for Humanity鈥檚 mission is the belief in providing a hand up rather than a handout.  The Starter Homes offer individuals and families the opportunity to purchase affordable homes, setting the stage for a brighter financial future.  Homeownership, as one of the highest indicators of generational wealth, initiates a ripple effect that extends far beyond the initial homeowner,鈥� explains Kim Geile-Gonzalez, Realtor庐 with 皇冠体育app of Flagstaff. 鈥淚 choose to support Habitat for Humanity both financially and as a board member because I have witnessed the transformative power of affordable homeownership and its profound impact on generational wealth.鈥�

A Legacy of Giving

With over two decades of community support under their belts, the group at 皇冠体育app of Flagstaff has built a thriving culture of giving.  Over the years they have contributed commission dollars, sponsored studs, decorated framing panels, raffled playhouses, and more. They continuously brave the cold to walk through homes to witness the smiles on the faces of new homeowners. They are interwoven into the community as business owners, residents, and friends. Collectively, they know that their work has just begun.

鈥淚 have been involved with Habitat for Humanity since 2008.  I have painted walls, helped homeowners apply to be accepted into the program, and donated a portion of my commissions.  It is incredibly rewarding to see members of our community strive for and achieve homeownership with a little help from the Flagstaff community around them,鈥� said Tammara Prager, Realtor庐 with the firm. 鈥淲e look forward to continuing our partnership with Habitat and with the Flagstaff community.鈥�

About HFHNA: Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona is one of 13 Habitat for Humanity affiliates serving Arizona.聽 The organization brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope with the vision of creating safe and decent housing for everyone.聽 They believe that homeownership can permanently break the cycle of poverty and instability in communities.聽 To learn more, visit .

About 皇冠体育app of Flagstaff:聽 皇冠体育app of Flagstaff is one of the longest-run, independently owned and operated brokerages in the 皇冠体育app network.聽 The firm has operated since 1977 and prides itself on a 鈥渃ommunity first鈥� mentality. Find them in the heart of downtown Flagstaff or by visiting RealtyExecutives.com/office/flagstaff.

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, the longest-running real estate brokerage in Flagstaff, is committed to supporting . The firm participated in several programs to raise over $16,000 for the charity last year.

皇冠体育app of Flagstaff takes pride in promoting its Executive Initiative program, a program the brokerage created to allow agents to donate a portion of their commissions directly to Habitat for Humanity. The program raised over $12,000 to help construct a local Habitat for Humanity home in 2021.

The realty firm also participated in Habitat for Humanity鈥檚 Stud Program, sponsoring several of the studs used in the construction of the home. Each stud was painted with messages of hope for the new family that will reside in the home. When viewed at an angle, the studs also show the company logo painted by Executive Mark Colletti and his wife, interior decorator, Maggie Colletti.

Wayne McCormick, Designated Broker, and his wife, Debra, also raffled a beautiful cedar playhouse to raise additional funds for Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona. The pair have been contributing to the organization since 1998. The playhouse, designed to look like a miniature home, was assembled by Executives and featured in Flagstaff鈥檚 Candy Cane Lane event and the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce鈥檚 Holiday Lights Parade. The raffle raised an additional $1,800 in funds for Habitat for Humanity.

With all their efforts, 皇冠体育app of Flagstaff raised a total of $16,350 to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona, and plan to continue to bolster their efforts to give back to the community.

鈥淪erving a community goes beyond helping people buy and sell property; it鈥檚 about creating a true sense of home and belonging for everyone,鈥� said Patrick van den Bossche, President of 皇冠体育app International. 鈥淲e are grateful for the leadership team and Executives at 皇冠体育app of Flagstaff who understand that giving their time and money is beyond a donation- it鈥檚 making a difference.鈥�

Located in the heart of historic downtown Flagstaff, 皇冠体育app of Flagstaff has been serving Northern Arizona鈥檚 real estate needs since 1977. From mountain homes and land to intricate commercial transactions, 皇冠体育app of Flagstaff serves Flagstaff, Williams, Parks, Munds Park, Winslow, and the surrounding rural areas.

For more information, visit RealtyExecutivesFlagstaff.com.

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皇冠体育app Premiere has been recognized as Brokerage of the Month for December 2017 by 皇冠体育app International. Now Celebrating 25 years of real estate excellence, the powerhouse firm in northern Illinois thrives under the leadership of Broker/Owner Pat Callan and Office Manager Jenny Holloway.

With Callan at the helm since the firm’s inception in 1993, 皇冠体育app Premiere began with just two agents and has grown by 1,500%. Today, the brokerage is home to more than 30 real estate professionals across two branch locations in Wheaton and Aurora, serving homebuyers and sellers throughout the Chicagoland area with a focus on the western suburbs. 皇冠体育app Premiere continues to redefine what it means to be a leader, with the company鈥檚 incredible per-agent productivity and hands-on engagement at the local, state, and national level making a lasting impact on real estate professionals, and championing the communities they serve.

Throughout the brokerage鈥檚 25-year history, Callan has responded to the shifts and challenges in the real estate business with an active voice and profound commitment to industry leadership. The deeply held belief that it鈥檚 the Executive鈥檚 鈥淏ook of Business鈥� and not the company鈥檚 business is reflected in leadership decisions across the board. 皇冠体育app Premiere provides a platform that allows it鈥檚 agents to operate their businesses within a supportive environment with cost effective tools and the philosophy that every agent is a stakeholder. As for the results? The agents at 皇冠体育app Premiere get more deals done and offer incredible local expertise because of their exemplary productivity and industry insights.

鈥淥ur per-agent productivity is approximately 15.9 transactions per year, which is one of the highest in our area according to our local MLS, ,鈥� Holloway said.

To effectively represent all of those homebuyers and sellers, the agents at 皇冠体育app Premiere are equipped with a unique and key resource: their broker Pat Callan. With a leadership resume that spans the local, state, and national level, Callan鈥檚 real estate acumen sets his brokerage apart in today鈥檚 ever changing real estate environment.

鈥淪erving the industry through leadership allows me to discern the threats, changes, and advancements affecting my brokerage business and our Executives at an early stage. This allows us to react early and stay current with the changes affecting our business practices and our client鈥檚 private property rights. Our Executives rely on my industry knowledge and involvement to keep them informed of the critical issues affecting their ability to perform their services to clients and manage their business,鈥� Callan said.

Throughout the last 25 years, Callan has served on numerous committees and task forces for the (NAR), , and the (MORe). Continuing to lead the way, Callan was in November.

Throughout 2018, in addition to serving on NAR鈥檚 Finance Committee, Multiple Listing Issues and Policy Committee, and Reserves Investment Advisory Board, Callan will preside as Federal Political Coordinator to Congressman , the Chairman of the Tax Policy Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee.

鈥淚 met extensively with the Congressman during the recent Tax Reform bill negotiations in an effort to protect housing and commercial real estate from significant changes to the tax benefits enjoyed by our clients/constituents,鈥� Callan said.

鈥淲e have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix our broken tax code and enhance American competitiveness for generations to come. I鈥檓 honored to hold this important gavel and look forward to putting it to good use shepherding tax reform across the finish line,鈥� said Chairman Roskam in a statement.

In addition to these tremendous roles, Callan will act as a mentor to the companies involved in NAR鈥檚 REach Venture Capital Accelerator program. He will also serve on a host of committees and member involvement groups for both Illinois REALTORS庐 and MORe, encompassing Finance, Audit, Strategic Planning, and Performance and Compensation Review. For Illinois REALTORS庐, Callan is Chairman of the Real Property Alliance, a 504(c) Organization committed to the advocacy of issues protecting private property rights.

The leadership legacy available to the agents at 皇冠体育app Premiere is second to none. Callan has taken top roles as President of MORe (2000) and Illinois REALTORS庐 (2009). He was named Illinois REALTOR庐 of the Year in 2014 and twice named REALTOR庐 of the Year for MORe. More important than accolades and prestige are the changes Callan has helped impart on the industry, the advancements he鈥檒l continue to work towards, and the impact on the lives of everyday homebuyers and sellers that stand to be bettered.

Coupled with the brokerage鈥檚 industry leadership is an emphasis on giving back, both as a team and as individuals. 皇冠体育app Premiere has contributed to and for 25 years. Additionally, Executives volunteer their time, talent and treasure to numerous charitable and civic organizations in support of the communities in which they live and work. In the time ahead, the group will focus their efforts on the local Habitat for Humanity chapter to expand upon the two builds the firm has already taken part in. Over the 2017 holiday season, the office raised $3,500 to support Packages for the Troops, the 皇冠体育app Canned Food Drive and the Winfield Township “Adopt-A-Family鈥� organization.

鈥淚 have always believed it is important to give back to one鈥檚 industry and community,鈥� Callan said. Callan does not just pay homage to the idea of 鈥渓eading by example.鈥� He lives it. This incredible Illinois brokerage is one reason why 皇冠体育app is 鈥減owered by experts.鈥�

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