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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Florida cleaned up in a new ranking for "Best Places for First-Time Home Buyers" in a new study by WalletHub. The 2025 study found six of the top 10 cities are in the Sunshine ...

The federal flood insurance program has lapsed due to the government shutdown, halting new and renewal policies just as Florida homeowners face peak storm season.

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 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; ...