About HERAhope

HomeownerHope.org is offered by Elizabeth Alvarez through Consumer Mortgage Advocate. Consumer Mortgage Advocate was created by Elizabeth Alvarez to serve Ventura County and has since expanded to offer services nationally.

In 2000, Elizabeth was recruited into the real estate and mortgage business to manage and promote the real estate office of a close family friend who had a vision for Elizabeth's unique abilities as a real estate professional. After having spent over a decade in the non-profit and arts management business as a media expert, public relations manager, concert manager, and grant writer, Elizabeth has found a passionate calling in education for mortgage and home ownership issues. After effectively working both in the lending and real estate arenas, Elizabeth earned her California Real Estate Broker's License and ran her own successful real estate business from 2002 to 2005.

While running her business, she started offering free education programs. Elizabeth quickly created visibility throughout the community as an education advocate for first-time buyers.

Elizabeth's experience in the industry confirmed that most consumers are overwhelmed by the types of programs available, and are in need of basic homeownership education. She also learned that consumers require guidance in finding programs for first time buyers, as well as resources for hiring ethical mortgage advisors and real estate sales professionals. In 2005, Elizabeth redirected all of her energy into community outreach and education.

Known for being knowledgeable, proactive, resourceful, and compassionate, Elizabeth has been called on by municipalities, private companies, and multiple non-profits in the County of Ventura to advise and assist in educational efforts, particularly toward first-time buyers. Elizabeth is Program Director and Media Manager for Consumer Mortgage Advocate. She also works as an independent industry consultant to develop Educational and Community Outreach Programs for mortgage professionals.

Elizabeth is the author of the ongoing series "ConsumerMortgageTip.org" offering simple homeownership preparation guidance to consumers, and is regularly published in the Ventura County Star. She has been contacted as an industry Consumer Expert by the Los Angeles Times, The Ventura County Star, Gold Coast Broadcasting, among others, as well as the Governor of California's office.