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atthew Golden, the Green Bay Packers’ first‑round pick and former Texas Longhorn wide receiver, promised his grandmother a home with his NFL signing bonus. RE/MAX made that promise a reality.

    During spring media interviews, Golden said, “I definitely want to get my grandma a house.” He added that giving back to his family was a priority and that buying a home would be the biggest purchase he could make.

    A few months later, his grandmother Penny, tears in her eyes, received the keys to a new house. The purchase was handled by RE/MAX affiliate Nimesh Patel, broker and owner of RE/MAX Fine Properties in Texas. Patel, who has worked with the RE/MAX brand since 2002, was eager to help the rookie fulfill his dream before the Packers’ training camp began.

    Golden explained, “It was a blessing to work with RE/MAX and Nimesh. My grandma has done so much for me, and I’m humbled to give back.”

    The family had lost their childhood home a few years earlier, and with relatives nearby, Golden wanted a place close to them. After being drafted in May, he knew his signing bonus could make it happen, but he needed a trusted real‑estate professional. Patel’s experience and reputation made him the obvious choice.

    Patel, a fellow Texas alum, said, “It was an honor to help Matthew achieve this dream. We faced some challenges, but the result—a new home for the Golden family—was worth it.”

    After weeks of searching and negotiating, Golden found a house that better suited his grandmother’s needs than the original family home. “We couldn’t buy the old house, but we found a place in an area that’s meaningful to me,” he said. “Home is where my family is, and I’m excited for us to share meals, holidays, and football watch parties.”

    Patel donated the entire commission to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, benefiting Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. The donation coincided with RE/MAX’s Month of Miracles in August, a time when RE/MAX affiliates have raised over $218 million for the organization since 1992.

    The entire journey is captured in the “Get Golden Home” documentary on YouTube, where fans can watch Patel guide Golden through the emotional ups and downs of buying a home. The story is also shared on RE/MAX’s social channels—Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

    To learn more, visit remax.com.