Buy any home
Use the program while shopping homes on the market, subject to program and property requirements.
Teacher Next Door and Next Door Programs
Home buying help for local heroes in Scottsdale.
Explore grants, down payment assistance, preferred lending benefits, and dedicated buyer guidance with Sharon Terhune.
Up to $8,000grant benefits*
Up to $15,000down payment assistance*
$545 creditfree appraisal at closing*
About Sharon
Experienced buyer guidance with a family-first approach.
Sharon Terhune is a second-generation Realtor licensed since 1999, with more than 33 years of real estate industry experience. Her background as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for a national title insurance underwriter gives her a strong foundation in communication, professionalism, and transaction details.
Sharon is committed to helping buyers and sellers understand their options, move with confidence, and feel respected throughout the process.
Program benefits
Benefits designed to make buying more approachable.
Program details and availability can change, so every benefit should be verified for your situation before you rely on it.
Grant options
Eligible buyers may access grants up to $8,000 through participating programs.
Down payment help
Down payment assistance may be available up to $15,000 for qualifying buyers.
No upfront fees
The program page notes no application or up-front fees for program participation.
Preferred rates
Preferred interest rates may be available through participating lending partners.
Appraisal credit
Free appraisal benefit up to a $545 credit at closing may apply.
Buyer agent support
Work with a dedicated buyer agent while comparing homes, offers, inspections, and closing steps.
Home search access
Access listings and foreclosure resources while planning your next move.
Who may be eligible
Support for teachers, healthcare workers, first responders, government, and military buyers.
Education employees
Classroom teachers, school staff, administrators, counselors, nurses, coaches, bus drivers, custodians, librarians, college faculty, and other education employees.
Healthcare workers
Nurses, doctors, medical assistants, therapists, lab techs, dentists, chiropractors, pharmacists, hospital employees, and other healthcare employees.
Law enforcement
Police officers, detectives, corrections officers, dispatchers, border patrol, crime lab staff, park rangers, office staff, and other law enforcement employees.
Firefighters and EMTs
Firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, fire investigators, field chiefs, support staff, and other first responder teams.
Government employees
City, county, state, federal, postal, administrative, IT, legal, human resources, facilities, and other government employees.
Military
Active duty military, veterans, and members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force.
Next steps
Start with eligibility, then build your buying plan.
Apply through the program page, talk with Sharon about your goals, review financing and assistance options, then begin the home search with clear expectations for budget, timing, inspections, and closing.
Quick checklist
- Confirm your employment or service category.
- Ask which grants or assistance options are current.
- Review loan, rate, and closing-cost details with licensed professionals.
- Search homes with a realistic monthly comfort number.
Important note
Verify current terms before making decisions.
Benefit amounts, eligibility, assistance availability, loan terms, property requirements, and closing credits may change. This page summarizes information from Sharon's Next Door Programs profile and is not a loan approval, grant approval, or guarantee of eligibility.