California’s real estate market can be overwhelming even for seasoned buyers. For first-time homebuyers, it can feel especially challenging. Luckily, California offers several programs designed to ...

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 ...

Down payment and closing cost assistance, special loans with reduced interest rates, and much more are available to first-timers. Learn about the resources and participating lenders in your area. Some ...

A down-payment program is offering a whopper of an opportunity for first-time homebuyers in California. My Home Down Payment Assistance from the California Housing Finance Agency features a ...

The signs are plentiful, but the buy-unobtainable, at least for many trying to break into the housing market across Southern California for the very first time. Joshua Thompson is in the market, but ...

The path to homeownership often seems daunting, particularly for first-time buyers facing rising prices and strict lending requirements. Yet numerous programs exist to ease this transition, many of ...

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 ...

Buying your first home can feel like a huge leap. With rising home prices, a competitive housing market, and the weight of all those extra costs, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Over half of ...

California lawmakers voted a bill through the state Senate on Tuesday that would allow illegal immigrants to apply for their "California Dream for All" first-time homebuyers' financial assistance ...