Impact Story: Jen, Evan, and the American Dream
Jen and Evan Emerson were our first customers. We helped them buy their dream home when the odds were stacked against them.
Jen and Evan have two children with Leigh syndrome, a rare genetic neuro-metabolic disorder that has put both children in wheelchairs and on ventilators. The Emerson’s family circumstances made finding a suitable home a challenge – they needed a single story home that was close to WakeMed Health, handicap accessible, and under $500K. This was no easy feat in the Triangle region, and they struggled to find a suitable home for 4 years before coming across Ownify.
How we helped
"Had we not worked with Ownify, we probably wouldn't have been able to get the house" Jen, Owni
The Emerson’s real estate agent introduced the family to our team in 2022. We were able to help the Emersons find the home of their dreams – a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom house for $466K. Our team put in a competitive, all cash offer, covered other upfront costs and diligence fees, and negotiated a $34K price drop based on the inspection results. Jen Emerson says, “Had we not worked with Ownify, we probably wouldn’t have been able to get the house.”
Before the Emersons moved in, Ownify also spent $48K on renovations to help make the home handicap accessible for the Emerson’s children. We updated both bathrooms, repaired the crawl space, and put in new floors.
Our impact
The Emersons are loving their new home and feel like they’ve finally reached the American dream. Jen Emerson comments on how important the move was: “Especially for my husband. He’s going out, mowing the lawn, fixing things. He’s taking pride in our new house.”
Because the Emersons only had to put 2% down for the down payment, they were able to maintain extra savings for family and medical emergencies. Their monthly payment is just $3,300 -- comparable to what they would have paid with a mortgage. Evan Emerson says, “Ownify comes along, really advocates for you, inspects the home, and with a cash offer, really gets you the best deal.”
Interested in supporting first-time homebuyers like Jen and Evan? You can get started investing here by submitting your information and scheduling a meeting with a member of our team.
