With mortgage rates still about 6% and housing prices near record highs, buying a first home might seem impossible for many, but a down payment assistance program for first-time buyers can be a game ...

Aurora is looking to beef up its down payment assistance program after officials say it was nearly shut down because of the limited number of applications it was receiving. The revamped program would ...

The number of these programs, which come from a range of sources, is rising in the United States, but there are barriers to entry. By Heather Senison When Benjamin Sar’s friend suggested he save up to ...

Southwest Lansing Action Group Executive Director Paul Anderson during the announcement of the new program on Monday, June 10, 2025. 65-year-old Ingham County resident Beverly Evans says she’s a ...