Stories of service, fundraising highlights, and Outpost updates.
Over 100 real estate agents gathered, eager to learn about fostering understanding between military and civilian communities. The atmosphere was electric, especially when Ray Eickhoff’s rendition of the National Anthem filled the room – what a voice! Special guest Jason Redman, donning his RED jacket, delivered a powerful message on “Overcoming,” inspiring all in attendance. …
This week has been a whirlwind for the AWI team, especially as we kicked off our first Washington #AWI2024 event on Thursday. We had the privilege of speaking to a group of patriotic real estate agents in the vibrant communities of Silverdale and Bremerton, Washington – both home to nearby Naval Base Kitsap. Huge thanks …
The American Warrior Initiative kicked off 2024 with a bang, hosting a dynamic 4-hour CE event for a remarkable group of patriot real estate agents in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Led by Donna Stewart and supported by our rock star teammates, the event was nothing short of inspiring. In a touching surprise, we honored a Marine …
“The wait is over!” were the words we spoke today to a United States Air Force Vietnam veteran who served in the military for 27 years! I don’t believe in coincidences. I just don’t. So I consider it a true God moment when we discovered that this veteran who was simply an attendee of the …
Last year in Bellevue, WA, Joe, a Navy combat veteran, who lost his hearing while serving in combat, received his fully funded service dog thanks to the American Warrior Initiative and the generous folks of the local Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, hosted by regional manager, Bob Rankin and his amazing team. Now, a year later …
Today, we truly surprised this Marine Corps veteran! As Sean Parnell said, we “ambushed” him today in Colombia, South Carolina, at the continuing education class where real estate agents gathered to not only learn how to better serve military clients, but also to honor this Marine veteran with a family grant. The grant started at …
What an emotional day it was in Raleigh, NC. Local realtors showed up to earn their American Warrior Real Estate Professional continued education credit and to partake in helping a local veteran in serious need. “I was going to be homeless tomorrow…” were the words from the USAF veteran as he tearfully accepted a family …
What a day in Salt Lake City, Utah! Not only did local real estate agents receive continuing education at the American Warrior Real Estate Professional boot camp, these amazing Utah patriots, along with the American Warrior Initiative funded FIVE service dogs with Labs for Liberty, a local service dog non-profit. The event initial ended with …
The American Warrior Initiative 2019 boot camp tour is in Chicago, Illinois, this week! Today we spent 3 hours teaching local real estate agents the American Warrior Real Estate Professional course. The room was filled with some of the most amazing, patriotic real estate agents in the state! After the CE, everyone witnessed a powerful …
Last year, Joe, a Navy combat veteran, who lost his hearing while serving in combat, received his service dog thanks to the American Warrior Initiative and the generous folks of the local Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, hosted by regional manager, Bob Rankin and his amazing team! Today, at the second Washington American Warrior Real Estate …
The final stop on AWI’s Texas tour, was Bryan Texas where Branch Managers Matt and Marc Woods together with Sales Manager Nathan Rich hosted a Boot Camp at First Baptist Church for 75 real estate professionals. AWI co founder Louise Thaxton presented a four hour continuing education focusing on working with military clients with excellence. At …
The second stop on AWI’s Texas tour was Belton, TX where Branch Managers Matt and Marc Woods along with Brad Dragoo hosted AWI. The relators in attendance were treated to a seminar on working with military clients with excellence and four hours of continuing education credit. After a brief lunch, Sean Parnell, retired Army Ranger …
Buying a home with your VA mortgage eligibility is most likely the largest purchase you will make in your lifetime. Unless you have just recently won the lottery or have a very generous rich uncle, you will need to qualify for a mortgage. When you begin to research lender options, knowing how to choose can be difficult. What …
For the past 13 months, Fairway entered into an entirely different season of giving back to the wounded heroes of America. Dozens of local initiatives were funded by the Fairway branches across the nation which took the American Warrior Initiative to an entirely new level. As the AWI team traveled the nation, real estate agents …
When looking to buy or sell real estate, confusing terminology can leave you feeling somewhat uneasy. From a multitude of numbers to marketing jargon, property listings can provide you with an overwhelming amount of information — and it’s hard to know what’s important. So, brush up on the terms below and don’t get fooled this …
