How Ross Hamilton's New Real Estate Team is Saving Homes and Changing Lives"

 At a young age, Ross Hamilton discovered that real estate was one of the most common paths to building wealth. After a career-ending injury as a professional BMX rider, he sought a new direction. Transitioning from flipping on his bike to flipping houses, he found his calling in real estate. At just 18 years old, Ross Hamilton began knocking on the doors of homeowners facing foreclosure, offering to buy their properties. Some turned him away, while others welcomed him in, sharing their stories of hardship.

He experienced firsthand the struggles of families who, due to unforeseen circumstances, found themselves in dire financial situations. These homeowners, often referred to in the industry as "motivated sellers," had limited options: sell their homes or face foreclosure and eviction.

As a real estate investor, Ross Hamilton provided these families with an option, but he also recognized a hard truth—his financial success was built on their misfortunes. Despite having fewer resources than many of the homeowners he worked with, he made a promise to himself: once he reached a certain level of success, he would create a better solution. That promise led to the founding of Saving Homes.

From Real Estate Investor to Tech Entrepreneur

With the support of tekMountain, a tech incubator in Wilmington, Connected Investors grew into a thriving business, earning a Coastal Entrepreneurship Award in 2019. The platform became an essential tool for real estate investors, functioning similarly to Lending Tree, where lenders compete to finance deals. In 2021, after 15 years of growth, Connected Investors was acquired by First American Title, a Fortune 100 company. This acquisition allowed for major enhancements, leveraging First American’s vast data network to further streamline real estate investment opportunities.

A New Mission: Saving Homes

After selling Connected Investors, Ross Hamilton turned his focus to a more impactful mission: helping families keep their homes. He founded Saving Homes, a nonprofit dedicated to affordable housing by providing interest-free financial assistance to homeowners on the brink of foreclosure. Instead of being forced to sell their properties or lose everything, families receive the support they need to stabilize their situation.  See the full business journal article here. 

The model is simple: Saving Homes offers a financial bridge to prevent foreclosure, and when the homeowner sells or refinances, they repay the loan—allowing the nonprofit to assist another family in need. This approach makes every donation a lasting investment in keeping families in their homes.

How You Can Help

If real estate has been a source of financial success for you, giving back through Saving Homes is a meaningful way to make a difference. Whether through a donation, volunteering time, or leveraging influence, supporters can play a crucial role in keeping families from losing their homes.

Every contribution helps create a ripple effect—one home saved leads to another, and another. Donating to Saving Homes means becoming part of a community-driven solution to foreclosure. Visit SavingHomes.org today to make a donation or learn more about how to get involved.

Looking Ahead

Now based in Asheville, NC, Ross Hamilton remains committed to expanding the impact of Saving Homes. His journey—from BMX riding to real estate investing, from launching a tech startup to creating a nonprofit—has come full circle. What began as a pursuit of financial success has evolved into a mission to give back.

For those who have benefited from the real estate industry, there is no better way to contribute than by supporting Saving Homes. Whether through a one-time donation, recurring contributions, or sharing the mission with others, every action helps families stay in their homes.

Visit SavingHomes.org today to make a difference. Together, we can turn hardship into hope, one home at a time.