Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals Information

WHO WE ARE The USA Homeownership Foundation, Inc.DBA Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP), is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to increasing sustainable homeownership and economic opportunity for the low-to-moderate active-military and veteran communities. VAREP and its members represent and work within all sectors of the real estate, housing, and financial-services industries. Its goal is to preserve the American Dream of homeownership for US servicemembers and veterans of all eras. OUR MISSION Our mission to increase sustainable homeownership and economic development for the active military and veteran communities. VAREP ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION THROUGH A FIVE POINT PLAN 1.Homeownership Advocacy. Advocate nationally to develop programs that reduce barriers to homeownership in the military and veteran communities. 2.Community Outreach. Foster responsible homeownership in the military and veteran communities by providing housing education through live and online courses on such topics as foreclosure prevention, financial literacy, and understanding credit—pre and post-purchase. 3.Professional Membership. Provide a place where real estate and financial service professionals can share ideas, get educated, and be empowered to better serve the real estate needs of service members, veterans, and their families. Non-military members are welcome. 4.Veteran Job Creation. Collaborate with organizations in the financial service sector to support veteran employment, and help implement legislation 5.Affordable Housing. Provide affordable home buying opportunities for veterans and service members who have gone through VAREP’s homeownership education and counseling services.