NAR President Pat V. Combs and my friend NAR President-Elect Dick Gaylord along with the US Conference of Mayors, presented San Diego Police Officers Association President Bill Nemec with a plaque and check for $5000 in recognition for San Diego's " Everyday Heroes" program.
The money to will be used for the "Everyday Heroes" program started by the San Diego Association of REALTORS . All fundraising by SDAR is from member contributions, grants, special events and specific annual fundraisers.
“By working with our partners to provide lower interest rates for police officers who buy homes in San Diego, Realtors® are making homeownership more affordable and accessible for those who play an essential role in insuring the safety and security of this community,” said Gaylord.
The goal of the Everyday Heroes program is to provide qualifying police officers with funds to buy down their mortgage interest rate, potentially saving them hundreds of dollars on their monthly mortgage. This substantial savings will allow many of the city’s police officers to become homeowners.
Like many low- to moderate-income working families in San Diego, police officers have been finding it increasingly difficult to purchase homes in San Diego where the median single-family home is approximately $614,000. In recent years the city of San Diego has lost municipal employees, including police officers, to other cities where homeownership is more affordable. The " Everyday Heroes" program was conceived to help San Diego combat this trend and keep or policemen right here where they are so needed and so much appreciated.
Pat Combs said, “The Everyday Heroes program encourages those who protect and serve this community to become a part of it as homeowners, and helps the city attract qualified police officers. Affordable housing programs like this one give back to those who do so much to ensure the safety and well-being of our neighbors and neighborhoods.” Pat couldn't have been more correct. We all need to do more to affect the desired outcomes in out cities. It is imperative that those that have dedicated their careers at the risk of their very lives, deserve better. And in San Diego, we intend to provide a way to keep these valuable men and women integrated in our our communities with homes of their own.
I am naturally very proud to be associated with the San Diego Association of REALTORS, serving as it's 2000 President. Dick Gaylord a long time friend,Past President of CAR and 2007 President-Elect of NAR was my Installing Officer as incoming SDAR President in 2000. 
I consider San Diego an excellent place to live and would love to share with you my enthusiasm for the many communities that encompass it. Looking forward to assisting you with your Real Estate needs.
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William - This is an excellent program and congratulations to the San Diego Association!
Hi Paula, Thanks for checking this out and for your nice compliment.
William....what a great idea...our board is always trying to come up with "causes" this is a really good one!
And great for the Realtor image...I may be contacting you for more detailed information!
I just read today about the need for help of nurses. Seems that many can't afford to live in the expensive cities where they are so needed. Getting Doctors and hospitals on board would great publicity as well.
Thanks for the post. As a retired law enforcement officer and now Realtor, it is indeed comforting to know that NAR is actively supporting individuals who play a major role ensuring the safety of our everyday lives.
Hello Derrick, Thanks for commenting . At every level of our society, it behoves all of use to do what each of us can in our respective communities to assist where needed. Sometimes it is more the effort than the actual accomplishment. People need to know they are appreciated and that feeling is always as motivational as inspirational.