The conference call will be accessible by dialing 800-266-2145 (212-676-5362 for International callers). An audio replay will be available until May 2, 2008, by dialing 800-633-8284 or 402-977-9140 and entering “21354475.” 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.

Also, the Company will participate in the Credit Suisse 2008 Global Real Estate Conference being held April 8-10, 2008. Home Properties' presentation will be given by President and Chief Executive Officer Edward Pettinella and has been scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2008, at 8:00 AM Eastern Time. The event can be accessed live at www.homeproperties.com in the "Investors" section.

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 119 communities containing 38,143 apartment units. Of these, 36,993 units in 117 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.