Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership in the United States, even for buyers who can afford monthly mortgage payments. Having to gather thousands of dollars upfront ...

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 ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - Thousands of Florida families face empty classrooms and reduced food assistance next week if the federal government shutdown continues. Head ...

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 ...

Applications for the 2025 Hometown Heroes program opened on Aug. 18. Essential Florida workers can get up to $35,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance through the program The fund has $50 ...

"A home is the single greatest asset," Palm Beach County launches its first homebuyer assistance program, offering up to ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Federal officials are warning state agencies that benefits could be “delayed” or “interrupted” next month, if the shutdown continues. During a virtual news conference on Thursday, ...

More than 3 million Floridians who rely on the federal food stamp program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), could see their benefits delayed in November if the government shutdown ...

The Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) program in Florida is designed to support families with children under 18, or under 19 if they are full-time high school students. The program aims to help families ...