#first-time-homebuyers

#first-time-homebuyers

First-time homebuyers faced challenges due to high prices, low inventory, and high mortgage rates, impacting their ability to achieve homeownership. [ more ]

Debt relief for student loans may boost housing market by aiding in down payments and increasing purchasing power.

Critics caution that the increased buying power could lead to higher home prices due to limited housing supply. [ more ]

Polling places open in California for local and statewide races including the U.S. Senate seat and Proposition 1 on mental health. Snowpack in California recovers to 104% of average due to a massive storm. First-time homebuyers in California can access the popular California Dream for All Shared Appreciation loan program. [ more ]

California has relaunched its down payment assistance program with stricter guidelines to target a niche group of first-time homebuyers.

The program will continue to award down payments that don't have to be repaid until the property is sold, refinanced, transferred or paid off. [ more ]

California will provide $250 million in down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers.

The program aims to reach a more diverse group of borrowers and will use a lottery system to distribute the funds. [ more ]