For Brandy, buying a home is more than simply finding a new place to live. The chef and yoga teacher wants “to use my home as leverage for my business,” she says. Like most homebuyers, Brandy has a few obstacles. Read on to see how she overcomes them.

Think you’re too young to start thinking about homeownership? A 20-something firefighter gets an early start on his financial dreams.

Surviving tough economic times has been challenging for those in the construction industry, and Juan — with a family of seven — found himself two weeks away from foreclosure when he was referred to HomeFree-USA.

Like many first-time homebuyers, the Taylors felt overwhelmed by the idea of buying their first home. But they wanted to leave a legacy to their three children, so they knew this was the time to forge ahead.

Single mom Sheba had been living with her mom when she decided the goal of homeownership was a worthy one.

After 2 years as renters, Monet and Brian added up the cash they had spent on renting. The shocking amount propelled them to explore homeownership.

HomeFree-USA had the privilege of assisting Tim when he purchased his first small condo in the city. Old credit issues had haunted him and his ability to get a mortgage was slim to none.