MISSION OVER COMMISSION

As Connecticut’s first and only nonprofit real estate company, HOC Realty has a mission to focus on your needs. When we meet, don’t be surprised if we’re quiet initially. We want to hear your story, understand where you are in the process of finding your next home, and then tailor our action to help you achieve your goals. Our education, guidance, and ongoing support empowers you throughout the process of buying, selling, or renting your home.

“If it wasn’t for NHS, I would have no idea about the home buying process. NHS was a great guide that helped reduce stress of buying a home.”

~ Sharleen Sanchez Barriera, HOC client

YOUR PATH TO HOMEOWNERSHIP STARTS HERE

Schedule appointments and classes, share documents, and connect with our team of advisors.

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER

BRIDGETTE RUSSELL

As Managing Director for the HomeOwnership Center (HOC) and Office Manager for HOC Realty, Inc. at NHS of New Haven, Bridgette Russell oversees program development for client services and staff training. She also designs curricula for pre- and post-purchase education, credit counseling, financial literacy, foreclosure intervention counseling, and Full Cycle Lending. A graduate of the College of William and Mary, Bridgette has also completed coursework with the NeighborWorks® Training Institute, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and HUD. She has partnered with various organizations to develop and present homebuyer and financial literacy programs throughout the nation.

YOUR REALTOR: HERB

Herb lives his life the way he operates his business- with honesty, integrity, service, and humility. As such, Herb represents you with the utmost respect, level of care, and friendship.

YOUR REALTOR: COREY

Corey Tyler’s journey with NHS/HOC Realty began in 2022 with an internship through the Housing & Community Development Leadership Institute. Then Corey decided to pursue being a realtor with HOC Realty because she believes in our mission of empowering individuals and families to become homeowners.

YOUR REALTOR: JEFF

Jeff currently resides in Meriden, serving the Greater New Haven area for HOC Realty. He is Spanish speaking and enjoys helping families achieve their homeownership goals.

HOC Realty Broker, Stephen Cremin-Endes

YOUR BROKER: STEPHEN

With over 25 years’ experience in real estate sales in Canada and Connecticut, Stephen helped launch HOC Realty, Inc in 2014, as our Real Estate Broker. He is also Director of Community Building & Organizing at NHS of New Haven.

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