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Healey investing $25 Million to expand home buyer assistance in Massachusetts
MASSACHUSETTS – Governor Maura Healey announced on January 22 that she is expanding down payment assistance and lowering mortgage rates for first-time homebuyers to make it easier and more affordable for middle-class families to become homeowners in Massachusetts. The announcement was made during her third State of the Commonwealth Address. “We have to be a
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APCHA launches $10,000 home repair grant program
ASPEN — The Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority (APCHA) has opened applications for its 2026 Essential Repair Grant Program, offering $10,000 grants to qualified homeowners for critical repairs that improve the health, safety and longevity of their homes. The program has $500,000 in funding available and will accept applications on a rolling basis until funds run
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Superior Credit Union dedicates $500,000 to first-time homebuyer grants
LIMA — Superior Credit Union is once again stepping up to support aspiring homeowners with a $500,000 commitment to first-time homebuyer grants. The funds are earmarked for the ninth year of the SuperiorFirst Program, which provides down-payment assistance to qualifying members. Starting January 20, Superior Credit Union and the Superior Foundation will begin using the
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Trump plan would let Americans tap 401(k)s for home down-payments
President Donald Trump is preparing to unveil a housing affordability proposal that would allow Americans to use funds from their 401(k) retirement accounts for home down payments without the usual early‑withdrawal penalty, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said. The proposal, expected to be formally announced by Trump next week at the World Economic Forum
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San Diego Housing Commission closes Section 8 Wait list portal amid high demand for rental assistance
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) has announced that its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing wait lists will officially close on Feb. 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., ending the period during which new applications can be submitted through the SDHC’s Rental Assistance Wait List Portal. At the same time,
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New York awards more than $68 million in housing aid including down‑payment assistance
NEW YORK — Governor Kathy Hochul announced January 9 that more than $68 million in housing grant funding will be distributed to support nearly 1,300 low‑to‑moderate‑income households across the state. This is part of a broader effort to help residents remain safely housed, complete critical repairs and access housing assistance. New York State Homes and Community
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Cleveland County continues down payment assistance program
CLEVELAND COUNTY — First‑time homebuyers in Cleveland County will continue to have help overcoming down payment barriers after county officials renewed the First‑Time Homebuyer Assistance Program. The Cleveland County Home Loan Authority renewed the program last month, backed by $25 million in mortgage revenue bonds that will be used to support homeownership without costing taxpayers.
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Palm Beach County offering $100,000 for down payment assistance
PALM BEACH COUNTY — First‑time homebuyers in Palm Beach County could receive up to $100,000 in assistance to help purchase a home in one of South Florida’s most competitive housing markets. Palm Beach County’s Department of Housing and Economic Development has announced the availability of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds for its Purchase Assistance
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Airbnb backs effort to help 1,000 New York gig workers buy homes each year
NEW YORK – The New York City Housing Partnership launched on January 8, the Pathways to Homeownership program in conjunction with Airbnb.
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Colorado approves more than $23 Million in housing investments, including down payment assistance
COLORADO – The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced on December 31 the approval of more than $23 million in State Housing Board funding for over 400 housing opportunities across Colorado. The 20 investments boost housing access statewide through down payment assistance, homeownership and rentals. “By investing in a variety of housing options, we
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- Healey investing $25 Million to expand home buyer assistance in Massachusetts
- APCHA launches $10,000 home repair grant program
- Superior Credit Union dedicates $500,000 to first-time homebuyer grants
- Trump plan would let Americans tap 401(k)s for home down-payments
- San Diego Housing Commission closes Section 8 Wait list portal amid high demand for rental assistance
