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Program honors Giveback Homes members who have made the commitment to advocate for housing for all<\/em><\/h3>\n

The housing crisis is a growing issue, not just for the United States but for the world. Giveback Homes, real estate\u2019s social good movement, today names its 2018 Advocates for Social Good. These prominent individuals within the real estate community have demonstrated their commitment to giving back,  pursuing the goal of safe and secure housing for all, and are eager to do more.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe started Giveback Homes because we saw the opportunity to bring a focus on social good to real estate,\u201d said Blake Andrews, founder of Giveback Homes. \u201cThrough the years, we\u2019ve found a tribe of real estate professionals who are going above and beyond in their communities and the world and the Giveback Homes Advocate program will aim to mobilize them even more. They will also help shape the future of Giveback Homes.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Giveback<\/p>\n

The Advocate program is a select group of Giveback Homes members who each had to apply by describing what the future of Giveback Homes looked like to them. Some of their answers included educational seminars about home ownership, meeting with Congress, referral programs, and partnering with more non-profits. The Advocates are dedicated to amplifying Giveback Homes initiatives, promoting new membership opportunities, and leading volunteer events in their community.  The Advocates will meet once a quarter to strategize on social good projects and mobilize other industry professionals through their engagement.<\/p>\n

The idea for the program sprouted from the experience Giveback Homes had working with Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles star, Madison Hildebrand <\/a>who became the company\u2019s Ambassador in 2015. Hildebrand traveled to Nicaragua on a build trip and spent a week building homes for the less fortunate and has also participated in local build days and fundraising events.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s people like Madison who lead with their giving heart that inspired us to build our team of Advocates,\u201d added Caroline Pinal, co-founder of Giveback Homes.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWorking with Real estate professionals, I\u2019ve seen that they are some of the most giving people I\u2019ve ever met. They are actively engaged in their communities and ready to do more. Everyone of these Advocates has gone above and beyond for Giveback Homes and we can\u2019t wait to see what they accomplish next.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

2018 Giveback Homes Advocates: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Jessica Northrop<\/a>\u2013 Realtor, Denver, CO \u2013 LIV Sotheby\u2019s<\/p>\n

Seth O\u2019Byrne <\/a>\u2013 Realtor, San Diego, CA \u2013 Pacific Sotheby’s<\/p>\n

Joe Curtis<\/a>\u2013 COO, Pango Group (Glen Oaks Escrow, CV Escrow, Escrow Trust Advisors, American Trust Escrow)<\/p>\n

Raj Qsar <\/a>\u2013 Realtor and Principal Owner, Orange County, CA \u2013 The Boutique Real Estate Group<\/p>\n

Gloria Castellanos<\/a>\u2013 Realtor, Los Angeles, CA \u2013 The Agency<\/p>\n

Patrick Ryan<\/a>\u2013 Managing Broker, Chicago, IL \u2013 Related Realty Chicago<\/p>\n

Phil Greely<\/a>\u2013 Realtor, Seattle, WA \u2013 Realogics Sotheby’s<\/p>\n

Susana Murphy <\/a>\u2013 CEO, Broker Owner, Plymouth, MA \u2013 Alante Real Estate<\/p>\n

Josh Dickinson<\/a>\u2013 President and Broker, Kensington, CA \u2013 Zip Code East Bay<\/p>\n

Keke Jones<\/a>– Realtor, San Diego, CA \u2013 Pacific Sotheby’s<\/p>\n

Kye Sampson<\/a>\u2013 Realtor, Houston, TX \u2013 Intero Real Estate Houston<\/p>\n

Adam Clemens<\/a>\u2013 Realtor, Glastonbury, CT \u2013 Century 21 Clemens & Sons Realty<\/p>\n

Brittany Wrenn<\/a>\u2013 Broker, Chicago, IL – Redfin<\/p>\n

Mark Fuller<\/a>\u2013 Managing Broker, Houston, TX \u2013 SWRE Texas<\/p>\n

Gary May<\/a>\u2013 Private Mortgage Banker, Manhattan Beach, CA \u2013 Wells Fargo Private Mortgage Bank<\/p>\n

Debbi DiMaggio<\/a>\u2013 Realtor, Piedmont, CA – Highland Partners Boutique Real Estate<\/p>\n

David Brizendine<\/a>\u2013 Realtor, Santa Monica, CA – Compass<\/p>\n

Beth Ann Falcon<\/a>\u2013 Realtor, San Antonio, TX \u2013 Keller Williams Legacy<\/p>\n

Sarah Chatel <\/a>\u2013 Realtor, Atlanta, GA \u2013 Distinctive Atlanta Homes<\/p>\n

Maria Rocha<\/a>\u2013 Realtor, Sarasota, FL \u2013 Keller Williams on the Water Sarasota<\/p>\n

Jonathan Greene<\/a>Real Estate Investor and Consultant, Montclair, NJ \u2013 Trust Greene Investor Services<\/p>\n

David Palma<\/a>\u2013 Realtor and CEO, Ukiah, CA \u2013 Palma Properties<\/p>\n

Emily Yeatman<\/a>\u2013 Realtor, Frisco, TX \u2013 Ebby Halliday Realtors<\/p>\n

Roh Habibi<\/a>\u2014 Real Estate Broker, San Francisco, CA  \u2013 The Habibi Group<\/p>\n

Giveback Homes mobilizes the real estate industry to provide safe homes and clean water to families in need. Giveback Homes has provided safe and secure homes for over 200 families in Nicaragua, 50 affordable housing projects in the U.S., and water filters to give over 5,000 people access to clean drinking water. The company has mobilized funds for times of crisis in the wake of hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disasters. Through volunteer experiences, fundraising events, and impact reporting, Giveback Homes empowers the real estate community to take an active role in making the world a better place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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