HOMEVESTORS ADDS 14 NEW FRANCHISES

HomeVestors® of America, Inc., the company best known for advertising “We Buy Ugly Houses,”has added 14 new Franchise offices.

The new HomeVestors franchisees include: Rickey Williams, of Sugar Land, Texas; Robert Caldwell, Shirlie Caldwell and Robert Caldwell, Jr., of Thunderbolt, Ga.; George Cornwell and Brendon Cornwell, of Atlanta, Ga.; John Breymaier and Tammy Breymaier, of Stafford, Va.; Andrew Fox and Michelle Fox, of Olathe, Kan.; Raleigh Griggs, of Lugoff, S.C.; Wade Williams and Steven Throckmorton, of Berkeley Lake, Ga.; Don Swogger and Holly Swogger, of Cordova, Tenn.; Todd Hurst and Deelayna Hurst, of Murray, Utah; Jennifer Raney, of Rockwall, Texas; Tim Macdonald, of North St. Paul, Minn.; Howard Messer and Matthew Messer, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Gary Gomer and Melissa Gomer, of Concord, Ohio; and Jim Bickford and David Bickford, of Norfolk, Va.

“We are proud of all the new HomeVestors training graduates,” said John Hayes, president and chief operating officer of HomeVestors. “This is our first training class of 2005, and we know that we’re starting strong in the new year. They’re a dynamic group of franchisees representing some of the top real estate markets in the nation.”

The new franchisees recently completed an intensive 10-day program designed to train them on the HomeVestors method of buying, repairing and selling properties. In addition, new owners learn about HomeVestors’ extensive finance and advertising programs, and HomeVestors also supports a mentoring program to assist franchisees with any needs they have after graduation. Advanced Training sessions are offered for all existing franchisees as well.

About HomeVestors® of America, Inc.

Founded in 1989 and Franchising since 1996, Dallas-based HomeVestors® of America, Inc., has more than 240 Franchises throughout the United States. The first Franchise Company of its kind, HomeVestors® trains and supports franchisees who specialize in buying homes in need of repair. Most commonly known as the “We Buy Ugly Houses”® franchise, HomeVestors® strives to make a positive impact in each community.