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Homes For Heroes is happy to introduce…

Shelly Cohn. As a loan officer, she has a true passion for her job and the people she helps. Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you will make in your life. Shelly thinks it should also be one of the most enjoyable!

When Shelly first heard about the Homes for Heroes program, she immediately knew she needed to be an affiliate! Community is an integral part of United Lending. Over the past year, they have sought out and participated in fund raising programs for four different non-profit organizations. Homes for Heroes has provided Shelly an awesome opportunity to give back through her work to those in the community who help others everyday…by simply doing their jobs! As a loan officer who is dedicated to truly helping her clients, she felt it was the perfect fit!

Shelly’s goal is to take the stress out of your mortgage process, so you can move on to finding your dream home! She is committed to guiding you through the mortgage transaction and helping you find solutions that meet your needs. So, please feel comfortable asking all questions that are on your mind. She welcomes the opportunity to help you make the decisions that are right for you and your family!

While Shelly is a dedicated loan officer, she is also a dedicated mom and wife. Shelly serves as an active member on the PTA Executive Board at her daughter’s school. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and resides on the north side of the city with her husband, daughter and 2 dogs!

Homes for Heroes would like to introduce the President of History Maker Homes…

B. Nelson Mitchell, Jr., is the fourth generation president of the longest continually family-owned, and managed, homebuilding and development companies in North Texas. Mr. Mitchell’s great-grandfather and grandfather founded the organization in 1949. Mr. Mitchell leads all aspects of History Maker Homes, including site planning, concept and design, marketing, financing, construction management and customer service. With Mr. Mitchell’s leadership, operations have also expanded into the mortgage and title industry, as well as the home and automobile insurance industry.

History Maker Homes currently builds 600+ homes per year, concentrating on the company’s goals to provide an alternative “MORE HOME… less money” avenue for the ‘first-time and early move-up” homebuyer. Mr. Mitchell places great emphasis on offering the homebuyer an opportunity to customize their new home with a multitude of options they can choose from at the brand new 10,000 sq.ft. Showroom, centrally located in Tarrant County. In essence, History Maker Homes affords the homebuyer to truly make it “their home.”

Mr. Mitchell has a B.S. in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. After graduation in 1994, Mr. Mitchell began building homes, along side his grandfather and father. Mr. Mitchell was named President of History Maker Homes in January 2000, with a personal goal to continue the growth and development of his family-owned companies.

Mr. Mitchell is currently a Board Member of the World Bible Translation Center located in Fort Worth, Texas, and a Board Member of the Fort Worth Christian School located in North Richland Hills, Texas. Mr. Mitchell is very active in the home building industry, with distinction as a progressive an innovative member of the National Association of Home Builders, and Builder’s “20”. In addition, Mr. Mitchell is a member of the Greater Fort Worth/Tarrant County Builders’ Association and the Young President’s Organization.

Mr. Mitchell was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, and continues to be a resident of Tarrant County along with his wife, Liz and sons, Jake, Miles and Luke.

History Maker Homes gives a discount to our heroes which is over and above the realtor and lender discounts.

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.