Congratulations to Dustin and Jenna Wright of Boise, Idaho for winning this year’s House Payment Giveaway! The Wrights just started their own business this year – Green Guard Pest Control – plus they’re expecting their first child in January and bought their house in March of 2011. Might as well get all of life’s major events out in the same year, eh?
From left to right: Dori Wick, Realtor, Jenna Wright, Dustin Wright and Tracy Thompson, designated broker with Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group.
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Boise, Idaho – The financial burden of buying a home, starting a small business and starting a family – all in one year – can take a heavy toll on even the most fiscally-savvy couples.
Fortunately for Dustin and Jenna Wright, that burden will be a little lighter this Christmas, thanks to a gift from Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group.
The Wrights were recently selected, at random, as the recipients of the 21st annual House Payment Giveaway, a program designed to thank past clients, as well as boost the spirits of families in the community heading into the holiday season.
“I couldn’t believe it. I never really win things,” Jenna Wright said. “I just filled it out because she gave it to me. It couldn’t be any better timing – we are expecting our first child at the beginning of next month.”
The Wrights said they considered a few options when choosing how to spend the money, but settled on something that would be the most beneficial to their new baby.
“We know exactly what we’re going to do with it,” she said. “We’re going to use it to open a life insurance policy, now that a baby is on the way.”
Dori Wick, the Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group sales associate who sold the Wrights their home, said she was ecstatic to find out her clients won the prize.
“It couldn’t happen to nicer people at a better time,” she said. “With the baby coming, plus Christmas … plus they just bought their house in March. Though I wish every one of my clients could have won, it’s nice to know they’ll have some extra padding going through Christmas and with their first child on the way.”
Tracy Thompson, designated broker at Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group, said the program serves two purposes for the community.
“It’s a terrific way for our agents to thank their past clients at such an important time of year, plus it’s a pleasure to be able to help enhance someone’s Christmas cheer,” she said.
The annual House Payment Giveaway began in 1990 with owner Larry Laraway and Aspen Realty, which has since merged with Coldwell Banker Tomlinson of Spokane and Holland Realty of Boise. The winner receives a check from Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group for up to $1,000 toward the principle and interest of their mortgage bill. It is coupled with the Vacation Cash Giveaway program, which takes place each May, as two ways the company gives back to its clients.
- Dustin and Jenna Wright, the winners of this year’s Annual House Payment Giveaway.
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