Vet Talk- Homes for Heroes

Posted on 04/03/2026
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On this episode of Lebanon Now’s Vet Talk, host Wil Guthrie sits down with Amy Reid of eXp Realty to talk about a program that directly gives back to the people who serve our communities every day. Amy walks viewers through Homes for Heroes, a nationwide program built to help veterans, active duty military, Guard and Reserve members, retirees, first responders, teachers, healthcare workers, and firefighters save money during the home buying or refinancing process. But as Amy explains in the interview, this is more than a standard discount program. The real value comes after closing, when qualified buyers can actually receive money back in hand to use for repairs, upgrades, groceries, savings, or whatever helps make the transition into homeownership easier. 

The conversation also highlights why this matters so much in communities like ours, where many of the people serving others are not always the highest paid. Amy shares how the program combines participating realtors, lender partners, and “Friends of Heroes” business partners to stack savings opportunities whenever possible. With Amy’s personal background as part of a military family and years of working with VA loans and service members connected to Fort Leonard Wood, the conversation stays grounded in real experience and practical help for local heroes navigating major life transitions. 

If you’re a veteran, active duty service member, teacher, healthcare worker, firefighter, law enforcement officer, or first responder in Lebanon, Laclede County, Fort Leonard Wood, or the surrounding area, this episode is packed with useful information on a program designed to put real money back in your pocket.

Contact Amy Reid

Website: homesforheroes.com
Facebook: facebook.com/realtor.amyreid
Email: amy.reid@exprealty.com
Phone: 417-631-7716
Service Area: Lebanon, Central Missouri, and Fort Leonard Wood