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Buying Your First Home but Short on Down Payment Funds? This Grant Could Help.

One of the biggest hurdles for first-time homebuyers isn't the monthly payment—it's coming up with the upfront cash. The good news is, there's a grant program designed specifically to help with that.

It's called the Homebuyer Dream Program (HDP), and it's helped many local buyers bridge the gap to homeownership. I've personally worked with several clients who used this grant to assist with their down payment, offset closing costs, and even cover required homebuyer education. For many, it made buying a home possible sooner than they expected.

There are three versions of the program—HDP, HDP Plus, and HDP Wealth Builder. Which one you qualify for depends on...

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So, we've all seen the headlines. We've seen the panic. It leaves a lot of people wondering, what's next for us?

I got a call this weekend from a newer agent who questioned what this NAR settlement means for the real estate industry and his career going forward. "Should I find some other type of work?" 

For those of you that don't know, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently reached a settlement on a lawsuit that argued conspiracy of price fixing commissions within the real estate industry. This settlement proposes many new changes to the way that real estate professionals do business - many of which will not take place for at least a few months.

I may be in the minority when I say this, but I'll tell you - I'm here for it. Because change brings opportunity, and those that find the opportunity in all this will rise above the rest. 

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