What are two things we love the most? 

1. Our Key for Key® families 

2. That we are fortunate enough to travel and work alongside the families to construct their safe and sturdy homes!

In 2022, our team members have gone on two build trips to El Salvador where they worked with our wonderful partners at Giveback Homes™ and TECHO to construct a total of 20 new homes in just a collective 48 hours. Read on to hear more about their personal experiences! 

"Going to El Salvador as a part of the Concierge Auctions and Giveback Homes Key For Key® program was a very inspirational experience. As someone who grew up taking basic necessities for granted, such as electricity and safe, clean homes, it's easy for me to over-exaggerate the little problems in life. Our first instinct as people who grew up in first-world countries when we go on a charitable trip is to realize how lucky we are in our current situation and offer our deepest sympathies and support to people who are not as fortunate. What was truly inspirational, however, was despite the poor living conditions, the families of Los Lotes still smiled and offered their best hospitality, giving everything they could as gifts. It's a revelation that no matter where we are in life, there's always something we can do to make an impact and better the lives of others."

— Kevin Shan, Project Manager

"It was a phenomenal experience starting from nothing and seeing a structure come up. We're very happy to see the families excited!"  

— Mitch Abundis, Project Manager

"Some insights that I've gained from this trip are that other people's values and traits will rub off on you; small changes have a big impact; everyone has a story; community, teamwork, and communication are important; and gratitude. Overall, the more we give, the more we receive, and this is an experience everyone should be a part of.” 

— Genevieve Moore, HR/Sales Coordinator

"Looking back at our whole experience here, for me, I think you could have anything and everything you've ever wanted in the world, but to be here, and do this, and meet these friends—it doesn't get better than that."

— Jill Buckendahl, Marketing Manager

"With us being in real estate, we certainly know that there really isn't a greater gift or accomplishment than that of homeownership."

— Rick Bradford, VP of Business Development

"It was such a community effort. Everyone was working together. People that didn't even speak the same language were working together on a project, which was such a wonderful experience."

— Kate Stevenson, Project Manager

While we sell elite properties, none compare to the impact of homes built through our partnership with Giveback Homes™, and we are thankful for the relationships with our Key for Key® community we hold tightly to.  To learn more about our Key for Key® program and how to further give back with us, visit casothebyskeyforkey.com.