HomeVestors® of America, Inc., the We Buy Ugly Houses® people.HomeVestors was founded and began franchising in 1996. Since then, its independently owned and operated franchises have bought more than 150,000 houses. Our franchisees buy homes that are often hard to sell, improving neighborhoods in the process and providing opportunities for first-time homebuyers.With about 1,000 franchises in 47 states and Washington D.C., HomeVestors enforces strict codes and systems to ensure high ethical standards and responsible business practices.