Real Stories. Real Impact.
Discover how everyday people are transforming their unused real estate into lasting legacies of kindness—and finding absolute peace of mind along the way.
What Our Donors Are Saying
At Real Estate with Causes, our mission is to make the donation process entirely stress-free while maximizing the good your property can do. We believe the most powerful measure of our success is the experience of the people we work with. Below are genuine, unfiltered stories from individuals and families who have navigated the donation process with our team, alongside words of gratitude from those whose lives were changed by a helping hand.
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We never thought we'd be the kind of people donating a whole house, but life has a way of surprising you. A few years back, my uncle passed and left us his modest home in Vermont. We live in Florida, so the idea of managing a property hundreds of miles away felt overwhelming—paying taxes, dealing with tenants or repairs from afar, it just wasn't for us. The house needed some updates, and we knew it would sit empty half the year. We felt stuck.
That's when we learned about donating it to charity. Honestly, it was one of the best decisions we've ever made. The process was straightforward and handled with such care. We didn't have to worry about selling costs, realtor fees, or cleaning it out ourselves. The charity took care of everything with respect for my uncle's memory.
The tax benefits were real and gave us peace of mind. By donating, we were able to deduct the fair market value of the property on our taxes instead of just the original cost basis. Since it was inherited and considered long-term, we completely avoided capital gains taxes we would have faced if we sold it. That deduction helped us a lot that year—more than we expected—while letting us support a cause that's close to our hearts. It felt responsible, like we turned something complicated into something meaningful.
But beyond the paperwork and numbers, it just felt right. We sleep better knowing that house is now helping families in need instead of becoming a burden. The empathy and guidance we received from the team made us feel supported every step—like they truly understood the emotional side of letting go of family property. If you're sitting there with inherited land or a house you don't want to manage anymore, I can't recommend this enough. It lifts a weight off your shoulders and turns it into good. We’re so grateful we did it.
This is Sara, and I’m writing this with my husband Ben and our two children, Sienna (8) and little Nolan (5). A year ago, we never imagined we’d be in a position to write a letter like this. We had fallen on the hardest times of our lives. After Ben’s company closed and I battled a serious illness that left me unable to work, we lost our home. For months we moved between shelters and family couches, trying to keep our kids from seeing how scared we truly were. We felt broken, ashamed, and hopeless.
When you told us we had been chosen for one of your homes, I literally fell to my knees and cried. The day we received the keys to our new house felt like the first real breath we had taken in years. It wasn’t just walls and a roof—it was safety, dignity, and a future again.
For the first time in a long while, our children have their own beds and a small yard where they can play without worry. Sienna now does her homework at a real kitchen table instead of on a shelter cot. Nolan sleeps through the night because he finally feels secure. Ben and I can look at each other and believe again that we can rebuild our lives.
We’ve planted a small garden together as a family. Every time something blooms, it reminds us of the new life you helped us grow. We’ve started saving, Ben has steady work again, and I’m slowly regaining my strength. Most importantly, we have a place to call home—a place where we can heal, dream, and become the family we always wanted to be.
We will never be able to repay you for what you’ve given us, but we promise to live with gratitude every single day. We will teach our children the value of kindness, and when we’re able, we will give back to others the way you gave to us.
From the bottom of our hearts—thank you. You didn’t just give us a house. You gave us back our hope, our stability, and our family’s future.
With endless gratitude,My name is Michael R., and I’m writing this together with my wife Elena. We are both proud Army veterans who served our country for over a decade. After my deployment injury left me with a spinal cord injury and the need for a wheelchair, life became incredibly challenging. When Elena became pregnant with our first child last year, our fears grew. Our house had steps at the entrance, narrow doorways, and no safe way for me to move freely. We worried constantly about how we would manage as a growing family—especially with our two rescue dogs, Cody and Luna, who have been by my side through every difficult day.
I am writing this because I wanted you to know that your support truly changed everything. The custom wheelchair you provided is more than a piece of equipment—it’s given me back my independence and dignity. For the first time in years, I can move comfortably through our home and feel like a full partner in preparing for our baby.
And the ramp you built at our front door? It was truly life-changing. It completely changed how I move through my day, giving me independence I didn’t realize I was missing. Now I can come and go freely, take the dogs out for walks, and welcome neighbors without feeling like a burden.
Our dogs now follow me happily in and out of the house, and we’ve even started turning the spare room into a nursery together. For the first time since my injury, we feel excited about the future instead of overwhelmed by it. We’re preparing to welcome our son into a home where his dad can fully participate in his life.
You didn’t just give us a wheelchair and a ramp—you gave us hope, mobility, and peace of mind as we start this new chapter. As fellow veterans, your understanding and compassion mean more than we can express. We are deeply grateful for the way you’ve honored our service by caring for our family.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We will never forget your kindness. With sincere appreciation and veteran pride,
We never thought we'd be the kind of people donating a whole house, but life has a way of surprising you. A few years back, my uncle passed and left us his modest home in Vermont. We live in Florida, so the idea of managing a property hundreds of miles away felt overwhelming—paying taxes, dealing with tenants or repairs from afar, it just wasn't for us. The house needed some updates, and we knew it would sit empty half the year. We felt stuck.
That's when we learned about donating it to charity. Honestly, it was one of the best decisions we've ever made. The process was straightforward and handled with such care. We didn't have to worry about selling costs, realtor fees, or cleaning it out ourselves. The charity took care of everything with respect for my uncle's memory.
The tax benefits were real and gave us peace of mind. By donating, we were able to deduct the fair market value of the property on our taxes instead of just the original cost basis. Since it was inherited and considered long-term, we completely avoided capital gains taxes we would have faced if we sold it. That deduction helped us a lot that year—more than we expected—while letting us support a cause that's close to our hearts. It felt responsible, like we turned something complicated into something meaningful.
But beyond the paperwork and numbers, it just felt right. We sleep better knowing that house is now helping families in need instead of becoming a burden. The empathy and guidance we received from the team made us feel supported every step—like they truly understood the emotional side of letting go of family property. If you're sitting there with inherited land or a house you don't want to manage anymore, I can't recommend this enough. It lifts a weight off your shoulders and turns it into good. We’re so grateful we did it.
This is Sara, and I’m writing this with my husband Ben and our two children, Sienna (8) and little Nolan (5). A year ago, we never imagined we’d be in a position to write a letter like this. We had fallen on the hardest times of our lives. After Ben’s company closed and I battled a serious illness that left me unable to work, we lost our home. For months we moved between shelters and family couches, trying to keep our kids from seeing how scared we truly were. We felt broken, ashamed, and hopeless.
When you told us we had been chosen for one of your homes, I literally fell to my knees and cried. The day we received the keys to our new house felt like the first real breath we had taken in years. It wasn’t just walls and a roof—it was safety, dignity, and a future again.
For the first time in a long while, our children have their own beds and a small yard where they can play without worry. Sienna now does her homework at a real kitchen table instead of on a shelter cot. Nolan sleeps through the night because he finally feels secure. Ben and I can look at each other and believe again that we can rebuild our lives.
We’ve planted a small garden together as a family. Every time something blooms, it reminds us of the new life you helped us grow. We’ve started saving, Ben has steady work again, and I’m slowly regaining my strength. Most importantly, we have a place to call home—a place where we can heal, dream, and become the family we always wanted to be.
We will never be able to repay you for what you’ve given us, but we promise to live with gratitude every single day. We will teach our children the value of kindness, and when we’re able, we will give back to others the way you gave to us.
From the bottom of our hearts—thank you. You didn’t just give us a house. You gave us back our hope, our stability, and our family’s future.
With endless gratitude,My name is Michael R., and I’m writing this together with my wife Elena. We are both proud Army veterans who served our country for over a decade. After my deployment injury left me with a spinal cord injury and the need for a wheelchair, life became incredibly challenging. When Elena became pregnant with our first child last year, our fears grew. Our house had steps at the entrance, narrow doorways, and no safe way for me to move freely. We worried constantly about how we would manage as a growing family—especially with our two rescue dogs, Cody and Luna, who have been by my side through every difficult day.
I am writing this because I wanted you to know that your support truly changed everything. The custom wheelchair you provided is more than a piece of equipment—it’s given me back my independence and dignity. For the first time in years, I can move comfortably through our home and feel like a full partner in preparing for our baby.
And the ramp you built at our front door? It was truly life-changing. It completely changed how I move through my day, giving me independence I didn’t realize I was missing. Now I can come and go freely, take the dogs out for walks, and welcome neighbors without feeling like a burden.
Our dogs now follow me happily in and out of the house, and we’ve even started turning the spare room into a nursery together. For the first time since my injury, we feel excited about the future instead of overwhelmed by it. We’re preparing to welcome our son into a home where his dad can fully participate in his life.
You didn’t just give us a wheelchair and a ramp—you gave us hope, mobility, and peace of mind as we start this new chapter. As fellow veterans, your understanding and compassion mean more than we can express. We are deeply grateful for the way you’ve honored our service by caring for our family.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We will never forget your kindness. With sincere appreciation and veteran pride,