ROCHESTER, NY (REIT Media) January 9, 2008 - Home Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HME) will release its fourth quarter and 2007 financial results after the stock market closes on Thursday, February 21, 2008. A conference call and live webcast will follow on Friday, February 22, 2008, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, which will include an update on Company results and outlook, followed by a question-and-answer session.

The conference call will be accessible by dialing 800-266-2145 (212-676-5362 for International callers). An audio replay will be available until February 29, 2008, by dialing 800-633-8284 or 402-977-9140 and entering “21354474.” The webcast will be available in the "Investors" section of the Company’s Web site, homeproperties.com, and at streetevents.com.

The full text of the earnings release and supplemental data also will be available on the Company Web site in the "Investors" section under "News & Events." Those wishing to have a copy of the information sent to them after the conclusion of the conference call and webcast may do so by contacting Home Properties Shareholder Services at 877-305-4111.

Home Properties is a publicly traded apartment real estate investment trust that owns, operates, develops, acquires and rehabilitates apartment communities primarily in selected Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Florida markets. Currently, Home Properties operates 127 communities containing 38,955 apartment units. Of these, 37,805 units in 125 communities are owned directly by the Company; 868 units are partially owned and managed by the Company as general partner, and 282 units are managed for other owners. For more information, visit Home Properties’ Web site at homeproperties.com.

Home Properties, Inc.
Vice President, Investor Relations
Charis W. Warshof, 585-295-4237