Florida’s Hometown Heroes first-time buyer assistance program opens on August 18, but with less money and exclusively for essential workers. The Hometown Heroes program for first-time buyers in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Buying a home for the first time is a big undertaking that can be exciting, frustrating and expensive. Saving up for a down payment, getting approved for a mortgage and covering closing costs are just ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s a popular lending program designed to help first-time home buyers get into a house in Florida. Since 2022, the Hometown Heroes Program has made $350 million available to help ...

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 ...