Who We Are
More than real estate—we educate, empower, and encourage families across Greater Tampa Bay through the power of homeownership.
See Mission · Vision · PhilosophyWhy We Do It
We're creating opportunities for sustainable home ownership, individual and societal revenue contribution, mitigation of mental instability, strengthened familial bonds, and employment opportunities.
Mission
Instigate Self-Worth for military, first responders, and their families by creating opportunities through education, empowerment, and encouragement within the real estate industry
Vision
Become the nation’s first non-profit real estate consultancy franchise, offering the most trusted source of education and representation for service members, veterans, and their families relocating to Florida.
Philosophy
1. Become the most trusted source of real estate education
2. Bridge financial literacy with personal empowerment so that every buyer, regardless of background, has the tools to achieve self-reliance, dignity, and wealth through their home
We envision communities where homeownership is more than a transaction—it is a foundation of purpose, stability, and generational growth.
How We Do It
Personalized Consultations
One-on-one strategy to define goals, budget, and the path to your ideal home.
Community Insights
Local intel on schools, amenities, commute, and culture—beyond the listing sheet.
Guided Home Tours
Expert walkthroughs that highlight value, red flags, and negotiation leverage.
Welcome to our Family
Meet our board, resource partners, and community. From luxury and location to landscaping and leverage, we're bringing blue collar values into a white collar industry.
Board of Directors
Meet Our Advisors
Meet Our Partners
Educate. Empower. Encourage.
Josh Porthouse is the founder of Blue Collar Home Group Consulting. With 16 years in the Marine Corps, he leads BCHG’s mission to instigate self-worth for Veterans and their families through education, empowerment, and encouragement within the real estate industry.
Welcome to The Transacting Value Podcast, hosted by Josh Porthouse, where character meets culture, and integrity builds communities. Every week, we dive into real stories from Veterans, First Responders, and the families who support them, uncovering how courage, service, and purpose translate into everyday life and leadership.
Ready to Get Started?
Let’s map your goals and put a plan in motion—no pressure, just clarity.