I bought my first home at 27 thanks to a $20,000 down payment grant. I wish more people knew about these resources.

A millennial teacher could afford to buy a house thanks to a first-time homebuyer assistance program that offered her a $20,000 down payment grant.

50-year mortgages won’t address the issues facing first-time buyers

Finder.com reports that 50-year mortgages may lower monthly payments but lead to double interest and slow equity growth, ...

Applications open up to help first time homebuyers in Tarrant County

The Tarrant County Homebuyer Assistance Program is now accepting applications. But funds are limited, so eligible buyers are ...

When buying a first home, listen to the pros

Sometimes, the first step to homeownership is simply taking a step. "The best thing for us to do is to start with a loan application and let me talk with you a little while," said Guild Mortgage ...
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Program helps low- to moderate-income families become homeowners

A Georgia program aimed at helping low- to moderate-income families buy their first home is continuing to grow, according to ...

Pennsylvania city named most affordable in US — where owning a home is cheaper than renting

The steel city is offering up some steals. Pittsburgh may not have the sun-soaked gloss of Los Angeles or the skyline swagger ...
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My Answers for 5 Common Objections to Co-Signing a Mortgage

Struggling to qualify for a mortgage? Learn how adding a co-signer can turn a denial into an approval—and what to know before ...