Giving Back

Local builders join GHBA Benefit Homes Project

HistoryMaker Homes, Taylor Morrison, Empire Communities and ASGi Homes have joined the GHBA’s charity fundraiser, the Benefit Homes Project. 

Opinion: Now’s the time to help the people of Ukraine

Paul Ratha Yem is a Massachusetts real estate broker and former Cambodian refugee who sees parallels between his story and the women and children escaping war-torn Ukraine.

BoomTown announces Give Back Awards winners

BoomTown has revealed the winners of the Give Back Awards: Nikki Nunez, Preston Smith and Sasha Mason.

NAR donated nearly 3,500 meals to Americans in last six months

As part of an ongoing relationship with the Food Recovery Network (FRN), the National Association of Realtors provided roughly 3,475 meals to Americans in the past six months, according to a press release. 

Fall Giving Drive raises $85K for Houston charitable organizations

Houston area master-planned communities Bridgeland and The Woodlands Hills have raised over $85,000 for five local nonprofits through the Howard Hughes Corporation’s annual Fall Giving Drive.  While home buyers played a significant role in the drive, 100% of the

BoomTown accepting nominations for Give Back Awards

It’s time for the second annual BoomTown Give Back Awards, and the popular marketing platform for real estate professionals is accepting nominations through Dec. 8.

Coldwell Banker receives 2021 St. Jude New Partner Campaign of the Year Award

Coldwell Banker’s new group originally aimed to raise $250,000, which it did within the first six months of the year, and by October, it had more than doubled its initial goal.

How M/I Homes is donating big to fund cancer research

M/I Homes has built a benefit home in Magnolia, TX, the proceeds from which directly aid Pelotonia: a cancer research fundraising initiative.

Cypress: U.S. Army Vet and family to receive key to their new mortgage-free Perry Home 

U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Stephen Netzley and his daughter will receive the keys to their brand new mortgage-free Perry home in the master-planned community of Bridgeland this Friday, July 9. 

Realtors Relief Foundation launches 20th anniversary campaign

In light of the increasing number of natural disasters in recent years, the foundation commemorated its 20th anniversary by launching Hope Rising, “a campaign designed to ensure the foundation can respond to disasters as quickly and effectively as possible.”

RE/MAX joins The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance

The new corporate sponsorship makes certain training, resources and networking opportunities available to RE/MAX agents.

Patten Properties donates $155K to help American veterans with PTSD

“Camp Hope is doing inspiring work for our country, and we were passionate about helping them to meet an important need for veterans during a critical time.” – Gary Sumner, managing partner for Patten Properties.

Empire Communities named GHBA Volume Builder of the Year

Canadian-based Empire Communities launched its U.S. Homebuilding Division in 2016 in Houston.

Bank of America triples affordable homeownership commitment to $15 billion

“Homeownership is an incredibly powerful force, helping families to build wealth over time and strengthening our communities.”– Bank of America President of Retail D. Steve Boland

Realtors double donations, increase volunteer work during pandemic

The median annual value of Realtor associations’ donations to communities doubled from $5,000 in 2018 to $10,000 in 2020, according to a new report.

RE/MAX launches Miracle Mask campaign for Children’s Miracle Network

Each pack of masks costs $30, with $15 going to the buyer’s local Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospital.

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