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 ...

Buying a home right now feels impossible for a lot of families in Florida and Georgia, but VyStar said it’s trying to change that, especially for the people we all rely on.

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 ...

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 ...

Discover six U.S. cities where first-time homebuyers can find major savings, affordable housing and rising value in 2025’s competitive market.

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 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; ...