Like Dorothy said, “There’s no place like home.” We’re excited to be interviewing Patti Wang Cross with Habitat for Humanity a non-profit that believes everyone deserves a decent place to live and that by building and improving homes they create strong and stable communities. As the conversation around affordable housing becomes more prevalent and as housing becomes a crisis for many communities, Habitat for Humanity focuses on homeowners. One misconception is that Habitat homeowners don’t pay mortgages, which isn’t true. A big part of what Habitat does is work with affordability issues by pricing the cost of homes at about 35% of the new homeowner’s monthly income. Habitat also offers help with home repair to low-income residents and housing counseling. If you’re interested in helping your community by using a skill or learning a skill this podcast is for you!Adam Hamalian and Sherry Hutchens are real estate brokers (REALTORS®) working in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. Join us as we discuss the interesting and complicated world of real estate through engaging stories, humor, and expert insights. Over the past few months, Sherry & Adam have been producing a podcast that aims to both educate and entertain our clients and colleagues. Each episode explores some aspect of residential real estate or features interviews with seasoned professionals, where we uncover their unique experiences and valuable lessons. Whether you’re a curious homeowner or an experienced agent, there’s something for everyone. Follow The Real Story with Adam Hamalian & Sherry Hutchens on• Youtube: @HutchensHamalianProperties• Website: https://www.hutchenshamalian.com• Instagram: @HutchensHamalianProperties• Facebook: @HutchensHamalianProperties• LinkedIn: @HutchensHamalianProperties Adam Hamalian: adam@hamalianproperties.com Sherry Hutchens: sherry@sherryhutchens.com For past episodes or to subscribe to this podcast, click here. Or find us on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Patti Wang Cross with Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley, Communications Manager• Website: HabitatEBSV.org• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HabitatEBSV• Instagram: @HabitatEBSV• Volunteering: eastbay.volunteerhub.com• Email: DonorServices@HabitatEBSV.org and PWCross@HabitatEBSV.org• Phone: 925-803-3348• Cell: 925-219-0088• Cycle of Hope: HabitatCycleOfHope.orgHutchens Hamalian Properties GroupDudum Real Estate GroupDRE #01320608 | DRE #01917597 | DRE #01882902#HutchensHamalian #EastBayRealEstate #BayAreaRealEstate #AccountabilityPartners #RealEstate #ListingStats #LoveWhereYouLive #ListingAgents #BuyersAgents #HomeSweetHome #RealEstateTeam #2025RealEstate #TheRealStoryPodcast #HomeBuying #PodcastGuest #HabitatEastBay #GiveBackLocally #HabitatHeroes #HabitatForHumanity #AffordableHousing #PodcastSeason2 #Habitat #HomeownershipForAll #TheRealStoryEP54LEGAL: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The hosts’ and guests’ views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the hosts/guests and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information. ©Hutchens Hamalian Properties Group