Buying a first home is a big deal, so it’s natural to feel a bit overwhelmed. See our tips for first-time home buyers to get an overview of what to do, mistakes to avoid and links to more resources.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Hometown Heroes program has opened applications, offering up to $35,000 to assist first-time homebuyers with down payments and closing costs. The program offers financial ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s a popular lending program designed to help first-time home buyers get into a house in Florida. Since 2022, the Hometown Heroes Program has made $350 million available to help ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – From credit score secrets to compound interest magic, News4JAX is digging into the first-time buyer programs that could help with down payments, and why high-yield accounts are ...

Buying a home in South Florida can be complex - but the right guidance makes all the difference. In this episode, Fara Sax, host of The Community Voice, sits down […] The post Ed Fed's new Homebuyer ...

Buying a home for the first time is a big undertaking that can be exciting, frustrating and expensive. Saving up for a down payment, getting approved for a mortgage and covering closing costs are just ...

South Florida NPR affiliate, WLRN, is teaming up with FIU Caplin News, along with other local media outlets, to produce a series of stories that put a spotlight on South Florida’s housing crisis.

Builders and lenders are increasing incentives like grants, price reductions, and mortgage rate buy-downs for first-time buyers in 2026. NAR sees these trends as key to improved affordability. AI ...