Pro Wrestler Marlena to 'Give Away' Home

With no sign of a housing boom on the horizon, Runnels hopes to continue giving away homes for several years.

"If this goes over with flying colors, I'd love to this same thing every year. The most important thing... is that I'm able to help people in the larger way that I want to. I'm excited about it, and see potential in the future."

And for Runnels and other families and individuals like her who are feeling the crunch of the economy and the stale real estate market, being able to put shelter over someone's head, while still receiving some benefits and tax breaks themselves, is all they could ask for.