$2M grant expands homeownership for Illinois working families

The Illinois Housing Development Authority has allocated $2 million to Habitat for Humanity of Illinois to help working ...
Chicago Tribune

Aurora looks to beef up down payment assistance program

Aurora is looking to beef up its down payment assistance program after officials say it was nearly shut down because of the limited number of applications it was receiving. The revamped program would ...
The New York Times

Down Payment Assistance Is a Growing Tool for Home Buyers

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 ...
KIVI Boise, ID on MSN

Emmett family bought a 2-acre home at a garage sale using $500 down payment

Imagine stopping by a yard sale and leaving with the keys to the whole house. That's what happened to one young family in ...
WLKY on MSN

Louisville residents raise questions about down payment assistance

Louisville Metro's website advertising the program says it "is no longer accepting applications as resources are now being ...