Long & Foster Real Estate is proud to announce that Mike Osei Jr., a REALTOR with the Lynchburg/Forest office, has received the Affordable Housing Hero award from Virginia Housing.

Virginia Housing reviewed thousands of closed loan files, and then identified six real estate agents from around the Commonwealth of Virginia who worked with the highest number of first-time buyers who purchased a home using their loan programs.  This award recognizes the hard work these agents put in daily to make the dream of homeownership a reality for so many.   

“Long & Foster is proud that Virginia Housing has recognized Mike’s many accomplishments and his commitment to the industry,” said DeAnn Brown, manager of the Lynchburg/Forest office. “Mike is a true professional in the real estate industry, and his dedication to his buyers and sellers is a testament to his passion for the real estate industry.”

Osei has been a real estate professional for the past 17 years. He has a bachelor’s degree from Averett University. He lives in the Lynchburg area with his son who plays high school football, and he has a daughter currently in college.

“It’s the commitment of agents like Mike that has enabled him to earn an honor such as this one, and we’re proud to have him as part of the Long & Foster family,” said Jackie Thiel, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “Our company has a reputation of honesty, integrity and best-in-class customer service that spans more than 50 years, and the talent of professionals like Mike is why we remain the top real estate company in the Mid-Atlantic.”

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