Summer Handy is a distinguished, trusted, and award-winning Mortgage Loan Originator with Team 12th powered by First Financial Mortgage. Summer's attention to detail, combined with her dynamic problem-solving abilities, has given her a proven track record of success in assisting her clients with purchasing and/or refinancing their homes and investments. Summer has earned a reputation for excellence in her profession and has created raving fans with her professionalism, integrity, hard work, and unique insight. Summer's passion for collaborating with her clients to achieve the dream of homeownership is demonstrated through her dedication to them both before and after the sale. Summer has been known to invest years assisting people with their plan of action until their goals are met and remains available to them afterward for the multitude of ongoing questions and needs homeowners may have. Before settling in College Station in 1992, Summer spent her early years growing up in multiple south Texas cities. After graduating from high school early, she worked full-time while raising two children and continuing her education. She earned an Associate Degree in Legal Studies from Blinn College in 2000 and later graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2008 from Capella University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Her experience of being a single mother while relentlessly pursuing her dreams, despite the odds, has helped her to inspire others with similar challenges. Summer is married to Jason, the love of her life. They enjoy traveling together to wherever there are sun and surf, as well as spending time with their blended family of four children--Brianna, Jacqueline, Brandon, and Jocelyn. An avid reader, Summer is always seeking ways to enrich her mind and continue her education. She's passionate for achieving perfection- regardless of the time, effort, and learning that may be required. Her passion has always been and remains to help people reach the dream of homeownership. Summer boldly encourages people to ignore pessimists who suggest "it can't be done," and reveals a positive, practical, and strategic approach to support them in realizing their biggest dreams.