From Broke to Broker: How One Homebuyer's Betrayal Sparked a Decade-Long Mission to Build a Purpose-Driven Real Estate Brand--and a Bold Vision to Rebuild Communities

CERRITOS, Calif., July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In From Broke to Broker, real estate broker and author Varun Ish Nanda shares how his first U.S. home purchase in 2015 left him emotionally betrayed—not financially broke, but deeply disillusioned. That moment launched a ten-year journey that would transform his life, lead to the founding of Nanda Realty, and inspire a broader movement rooted in ethics, empowerment, and innovation.

"I wasn't broke in my pocket—I was broke in my why," Nanda reflects.

A Boutique Brokerage Rooted in Purpose

Nanda Realty was built as a response to everything Varun wished he'd received as a homebuyer: honesty, patience, and real advocacy. Unlike high-volume firms, his boutique brokerage features just four to five handpicked agents—each chosen for integrity, not sales pressure. Together, they prioritize service over commission, guided by the core values behind N.A.N.D.A: Noble, Amicable, Nimble, Dependable, and Accessible.

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From Broke to Broker: A Human-First Blueprint

More than a memoir, Nanda's book is a roadmap for doing real estate the right way. Each chapter tells a true story of:

• Young families overcoming fear to buy their first home
  
  
• Aging parents moving into safer, single-story homes
  
  
• Burned-out professionals finally finding peace

Each story proves one thing:
When done right, real estate doesn't just close deals—it restores trust and dignity.

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From Broke to Broker is now available in hardcover and e-book formats via Lulu.com and major retailers.

Mass Domes: Resilient Community Centers for Earthquake Zones

In the earthquake-prone city of Ridgecrest, CA, Varun Ish Nanda is developing Mass Domes—a first-of-its-kind dome-based community center focused on Music, Arts, Spirituality, and Sustainability.

Located just minutes from the city, the project sits on a five-acre parcel of land already acquired by Nanda. Designed for remote and underserved areas along California's fault lines, these domes will serve daily community needs and also convert into emergency shelters during earthquakes and natural disasters.

The Ridgecrest pilot will feature nine domes, including spaces for creative expression, wellness, veterans' collaboration, and recreation—all to be run by local residents. Planning is already underway in coordination with Ridgecrest's city leadership, including the Mayor.

Those interested in sponsoring a dome, investing, or becoming a project partner are invited to connect.
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About Varun Ish Nanda

Varun Ish Nanda is a real estate broker, author, and visionary builder whose work merges ethics, innovation, and deep human connection. As founder of Nanda Realty and creator of Mass Domes, he has redefined what it means to serve—using technology, storytelling, and community design as tools for transformation. Guided by discipline, clarity, and a lifelong devotion to uplifting others, his mission extends beyond transactions or titles. His work is not just about homes or domes—it's about creating lasting change, one family, one idea, and one sacred space at a time.

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SOURCE Varun Ish Nanda, Author of From Broke to Broker