For many first-time buyers, the biggest hurdle to homeownership isn’t the monthly mortgage — it’s coming up with the money needed to close. Down payments and closing costs can add up to thousands of ...

The Hometown Heroes program for first-time buyers in Florida returns on Aug. 18 - just in time for a market stabilization that gives buyers more inventory and more room to negotiate. But that's where ...

Florida Housing offers fixed-rate loans, grants, and down-payment assistance. Hometown Heroes and FL Assist programs provide second mortgage support options. Qualifying buyers must meet income, credit ...

Palm Beach County offers up to $100,000 in down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program. The application portal opens May 5 and ...

Patty Mason with American Eagle Financial Credit Union highlights first steps and programs first-time home buyers should take. Social Security, Medicare are "going to be gone," Donald Trump warns ...

Florida reopens Hometown Heroes program on Aug. 18 with $50M in 2025 funding. Program offers up to $35,000 for down payments to eligible first-time buyers. Reduced funding means limited availability; ...