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