The average Michigan home costs about $260,000 in mid-2025, according to Zillow. With home values expected to rise, now could be a good time to invest in your first home — if you can afford it.

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 ...

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With the state's median home price reaching $663,400 in April 2025, affordability is a significant concern for many prospective buyers in Washington state. To address these challenges, Washington ...

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 ...

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The Opportunities Industrialization Center of Washington has two new programs that will provide financial assistance directly to home buyers and business owners. A Down Payment Assistance Program, or ...

A new program in the East Bay aims to make the financial burden of homeownership a little lighter. Applications for the Home Access Program open in May. The program is open to first-time homebuyers ...

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