| If you are a soon-to-be new home owner, you may | | | | much you qualify to receive. |
| qualify for first time home buyer grant programs to | | | | In addition to home buyer grant programs, there are a |
| help with down payment and closing costs. These are | | | | number of other real estate grants that may help you |
| funds provided by various local and state government | | | | with your new home. For instance, if you plan to do a |
| agencies, and may even be available to you through | | | | little remodeling or home repair, there are home |
| private foundation grants. That's $10,000 you can | | | | improvement grant programs that you may also be |
| immediately knock off the purchase price of your | | | | able to receive. |
| home and start to build instant equity. | | | | The first step in obtaining these funds is to find the |
| Grants for first time home buyers are available to | | | | programs that are currently available and funded. By |
| individuals of all different backgrounds. In many cases it | | | | searching an online directory, you can find what |
| doesn't matter your income or credit. Applying does | | | | programs are available in your area and identify which |
| not require a credit check or collateral. As long as you | | | | ones you are most likely to qualify to receive. In some |
| are at least 18 years old and an American citizen, you | | | | cases, you can have cash in hand in as little as 7 days |
| can apply for first time home buyer grants to see how | | | | to help you with the purchase of your new home. |