Articles from HomeServices of America
HomeServices of America, the nation’s premier provider of homeownership services – including brokerage, mortgage, franchising, title, escrow, insurance, and relocation services – today announced that nationally-acclaimed industry leader Jimmy Burgess will be assuming the newly created national role of Chief Coaching Officer.
By HomeServices of America · Via Business Wire · June 19, 2025
HomeServices of America, the nation’s premier provider of homeownership services – including brokerage, mortgage, franchising, title, escrow, insurance, and relocation services – today announced the appointment of Renee Gonzales as Vice President – Core Services Integrations, a newly created role designed to accelerate business growth and operational alignment across its national network of companies.
By HomeServices of America · Via Business Wire · June 16, 2025
HomeServices of America, the nation’s premier provider of homeownership services, today named Vince Leisey President of HSF Affiliates, the franchiser of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) network.
By HomeServices of America · Via Business Wire · May 20, 2025
HomeServices of America, the nation’s premier provider of homeownership services—including brokerage, mortgage, franchising, title, escrow, insurance, and relocation services— today announced two key executive appointments as the company continues to enhance its leadership structure to drive long-term growth, operational efficiency, and enterprise-wide collaboration.
By HomeServices of America · Via Business Wire · May 1, 2025
HomeServices of America, the nation’s premier provider of homeownership services—including brokerage, mortgage, franchising, title, escrow, insurance, and relocation services—today announced a leadership transition. After serving as President and CEO for over 5 years, Gino Blefari will assume the role of Chairman Emeritus, effective immediately. Chris Kelly, who currently serves as Executive Vice President of HomeServices of America, will succeed Blefari as the company’s President and CEO. Kelly brings more than 25 years of experience to the role and is a respected leader in the real estate industry.
By HomeServices of America · Via Business Wire · April 15, 2025

HomeServices of America today announced the strategic sale and merger of its subsidiary, Guarantee Real Estate, with Fresno-based Realty Concepts. This merger signifies a major transformation in the local real estate market, creating the largest real estate brokerage in Fresno and the surrounding areas by combining the strengths of two industry leaders.
By HomeServices of America · Via Business Wire · April 16, 2024

HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, today announced that Christy Budnick, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty, has been named chief executive officer of HSF Affiliates, which operates and manages the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Real Living Real Estate real estate brokerage franchise networks. Budnick was also named CEO of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network. Budnick replaces Chris Stuart who has departed the organization to pursue other opportunities.
By HomeServices of America · Via Business Wire · May 24, 2021

HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, today welcomed iconic leaders Steven James and Brad Loe to the company’s leadership team as Executive Directors of Brokerage Development.
By HomeServices of America · Via Business Wire · April 20, 2021