SAMCAR Foundation
July 2010
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I had no idea so many people were working together in San Mateo County to help people like me. I feel part of the community and so supported. Julie Stock, San Mateo High School teacher Pictured left to right: SAMCAR Director Eric Berggren, SAMCAR Director and Foundation Chair Suzan Getchell-Wallace, SAMCAR office manager Alane Gilbrech and SAMCAR Director Dianne Wilson representing the SAMCAR Foundation at HEART’s May luncheon.
$150K. It is aimed at first-time or “move-closer” borrowers for properties up to $521,250, including condos. It is similar to an FHA loan, but without restrictions. REALTOR® and SAMCAR Foundation Chair, Suzan Getchell-Wallace heard about the
program at a monthly SAMCAR lunch, and encouraged her client Julie to apply, after her offers had been outbid or turned down for a first home in Pacifica. As Julie said to the crowd, “I’ve been teaching in San Mateo for twelve years, and I never thought I could buy my own home. I had no idea so many people
were working together in San Mateo County to help people like me. I feel part of the community and so supported. Thank you.” HEART thanks you all!
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Toni Burrows Hisco/CRES Home Warranty An 18 year veteran of the home warranty business, Toni Burrows approaches her business
with professionalism. Toni was born and raised in Livonia, Michigan and relocated to the Bay Area over 30 years ago. Knowing she had a knack and a passion for sales, Toni followed that route and worked in outside sales in the packaging industry and then gravitated towards the real estate industry 18 years ago. An avid walker, Toni says she passes familiar people on the path and knows their pet’s names (but not necessarily the owners). Her husband says she never passes up the opportunity to pet a dog. A true advocate of the Humane Society and Pets in Need, Toni loves animals. “I have a big passion for people and animals”, Toni said. Currently, Toni owns a cat (that acts like a dog), and
was the proud owner of two large dogs for many years. Toni is a Senior Account Executive for Hisco/ CRES Home Warranty. She services San Mateo County and a portion of Santa Clara County . Toni is an active member of both the SAMCAR and SILVAR Associations and is a member of WCR, as well. She has volunteered for 15+ years on the SAMCAR Special Events committee where she has helped to organize and execute a multitude of events. Currently, Toni is working on making this year’s SAMCAR Annual Charity Golf Tournament one of SAMCAR’s most successful events coming up on July 19th. Toni also volunteers her time to review the grants that the SAMCAR Foundation receives. “I LOVE what I do! I feel blessed to have met so many wonderful people while truly enjoying
my career. In fact, I met my husband George Monaco doing what I do. At the time he was manager of the Coldwell Banker office in Los Altos, he threw me out of his office because of an affiliation they had with another company. 9 years later we married.” Toni is proud to tell her Realtor clients, “I work hard, all the time.” I tell my clients, “If you’re working, I’m working.” I am always happy to take their calls, weekends included. I’m there when needed and I take pride in my work ethic.” Toni and her husband, George, live in Foster City and enjoy spending time and boating at their second home in Clearlake. Toni also enjoys cooking, gardening, getting together with friends and going to the gym. Toni just loves life! You can reach her at toni.tiger@prodigy.net or call her at (650) 787-4876.