HomeVestors® Named to Franchise 50 List For Third Year In A Row HomeVestors® of America, Inc., the company famous for its "We Buy Ugly Houses"® billboards, has been ranked among the prestigious Franchise 50 – 2008 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards™ by Franchise Business Review, a market research firm. This is the third year in a row HomeVestors has received this honor that is awarded to franchisors with the highest level of franchisee satisfaction. More than 325 companies registered for this year's Franchise 50, making this one of the largest surveys of its kind ever completed. "The Franchise 50 has quickly become the most exclusive award in franchising," said Eric Stites, founder and president of Franchise Business Review. "Without a doubt, HomeVestors is putting their franchisees first and their franchise opportunity ranks among the best of the best in franchising today." HomeVestors ranked 27 on the Top 50 Franchises Large Class list, which includes systems of 200 units or more. This ranking is an increase of eight places from the previous year. While, anonymously, franchisees had the following praise for HomeVestors of America: "HomeVestors definitely has a unique product and is far more professional and streamed lined than anyone else in the as-is real estate business." "HomeVestors of America, Inc. maintains a very high level of integrity with their franchisees. They do what the say they'll do, and more." "This franchisor provides outstanding support of their franchisees!" "This is an honor for HomeVestors and is especially important to us because it's a pure franchisee survey," said John Hayes, president and CEO of HomeVestors of America. "It's the best indicator of how well HomeVestors is performing within our franchise system. To rank among the Franchise 50 for a third consecutive year is the greatest compliment our franchisees could give to us." The full report for the Franchise 50 is available at www.FBR50.com. Receiving the award on behalf of HVA were five members of the Leadership Team : Paul D'Angelo (left), director/information technology; Dr. John Hayes, CEO; Bonnie DePasse, legal counsel; David Hicks, VP of Operations; Jason Killough, director/franchise development. This is not a franchise offering. An offering can only be made by obtaining a HomeVestors Franchise Disclosure Document. HomeVestors is a franchise. Each office is independently owned and operated. All HomeVestors franchise programs are subject to change due to market conditions or availability of funds. Financing programs are not guaranteed by the franchise agreement. In accordance with the Law, all property is offered without respect to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, familial status or disability.