Chris Brickman

Homes For Heroes would like to introduce…

Chris Brickman, a former United States Army Veteran, understands the sacrifices an individual serving their country and community faces. You give your dedication unconditionally and expect nothing in return.

Mr. Brickman has been in the real estate business for ten years. For the past seven years he has been a Broker. He started his own company, United Realty & Associates, five years ago. His passion for real estate is demonstrated in every transaction he is a part of.

Being involved in Homes For Heroes allows him the opportunity to give back to Veterans, Firefighters, Police Officers, Doctors, Nurses, and Teachers. As a token of his appreciation he offers a 25% discount on his commission to Sellers and Buyers he represents.

It is his distinct pleasure to assist those who give so much. Because of what you do, Mr. Brickman would like to say “Thank you”.

If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Dallas Fort Worth area, contact Chris through our web site at Homes for Heroes.

Monica Foster

Homes For Heroes would like to introduce…

Monica M. Foster, REALTOR

Biography/Qualifications

Monica Foster is a full time Realtor/Associate with RE/MAX Space Center in Houston, Texas with 5 years experience in representing all buyers and sellers, including first-time buyers. She provides service to South Harris County and North Galveston County and is experienced in all aspects of Residential Real Estate.

Monica is a firm believer in the importance of continuing education and greatly exceeds the minimum requirements set forth by the Texas Real Estate Commission with regard to continuing education. She lives and works in this area and keep abreast of the market there. Monica stays active in the community and serves on the Board of Directors for the Homeowner’s Association in the neighborhood in which she lives.

Monica is a member of the following Associations/Organizations:

Houston Association of Realtors
Texas Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council
Council of Residential Specialists

Additionally, she has earned the following certifications, designations, and awards:
Accredited Buyer Representative (2005)
Residential Construction Certified (2008)
Certified New Home Specialist (2008)
RE/MAX International’s Executive Club Award

Monica is currently working toward earning the coveted Certified Residential Specialist designation, as well as her Broker’s License.

Her motto is “Love your work and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Monica truly enjoys what she does – helping others realize their goals. She takes great satisfaction in serving others, so for Monica, a career in Real Estate was the logical choice … and she cannot imagine doing anything else.

Monica joined the Homes for Heroes program because to her, the program is a wonderful way of giving back to the men and women who give so much of themselves to the community each and every day. It’s her way of saying “thank you” to them for all their hard work.

Imitation is the best form of flattery, until……….

Until your good name is besmirched. Homes for Heroes in the past has taken people leveraging our brand as flattery. We often ask if they would like to continue to use our good name by joining forces with us, and if they do not want to we are okay with that decision also. But recently something came up that does need to be addressed. We will let the Morris Daily Herald explain it.

Illinois allegation hurts ‘real’ Heroes

Minneapolis, Minn–When Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan took enforcement action against the Minooka, Ill.-based Homes for Heroes Inc., says Brad Oosterhuis, it was not a reflection on the “real” Home for Heroes.

“Our organization has been serving heroes continuously since 2002, and we have a serious concern that the publication of the charge against the Homes for Heroes company in Illinois could seriously tarnish our good name,” said Oosterhuis, executive director of Home for Heroes, in a recent e-mail.

Since the founding of Homes for Heroes, a press release from the Minnesota-based organization notes, many organizations have tried to duplicate the Homes for Heroes model and have illegally used the trademarked name. The widespread recognition of the Homes for Heroes name across the nation has caused many groups to attempt to leverage this successful brand to their advantage.

“While Homes for Heroes encourages all companies to support our heroes, it is illegal for them to use the Homes for Heroes trademarked name,” said Ruth Johnson, president of Homes for Heroes. “It is especially disturbing when these organizations are providing false claims and tarnishing the good name and work that Homes for Heroes is doing.”

In an effort to advance its cause and protect its name, Home for Heroes, which is now in its seventh year of operation, recently created the Homes for Heroes Foundation.

Due to its highly recognized name and brand nationally, the press release notes, Homes for Heroes became inundated with calls that were predominantly from severely wounded military personnel asking for assistance.

“These requests went far beyond the scope of our business model and ability to help,” Johnson said. The shareholders of Homes for Heroes saw a need for a charitable organization that would have a similar vision to its own. After much thought and the desire to help, they formed the Homes for Heroes Foundation.

The foundation will endeavor to provide or coordinate financial assistance to the heroes of our nation, such as military, police officers, firefighters and first responders who are in need.

Meanwhile, with the busy spring housing market well under way, Homes for Heroes affiliates will continue to “give back” by providing significant savings to its local heroes, particularly military personnel, police officers, firefighters, teachers, health care workers and others who serve our country and communities everyday.

If you would like more information about the Homes for Heroes, please call Ruth Johnson at (866) 443-7637 or log onto www.homesforheroes.com or www.homesforheroesfoundation.org.

In her enforcement action against the Minooka-based company using the Homes for Heroes name, Attorney General Lisa Madigan alleged the company and its owner, Patrick Gleason of Minooka, conducted a fraudulent charitable solicitation campaign and engaged in deceptive practices by falsely representing the local Homes for Heroes is “a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.”

Gleason has gone on record calling the IAG’s action “absurd.”

“This is absurd,” he said. We filed for our corporation and status a long time ago. The IRS asked us to put it on good paper, not wallpaper. It was done, it was all signed and sent in again. So, they’re trying to smear our names with improprieties …”