By Dianne Anderson For anyone who thinks homeownership is out of reach, housing experts, state officials, and community advocates are looking to help fresh-faced buyers get in the door, and it’s a lot easier than it sounds. Starting February 24, applications open and run until March 16, as the clock is ticking for first-generation homebuyers ...

By Selen Ozturk Even as housing costs soar amid California’s affordability crisis, would-be first-generation homebuyers have a new way to reach the American dream. The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) is rolling out the Dream For All shared appreciation loan program for qualified Californians to help would-be buyers meet down payment and/or closing costs on home mortgages. ...

By Aldon Thomas Stiles California Black Media Earlier this month, the California Housing Financing Agency (CalHFA) and the Sacramento branch of NeighborWorks held a press conference at the State Capitol to announce the expansion of California’s mortgage relief program. “Over the past year, the California Mortgage Relief program has been helping Californians that are most ...

By Maxim Elramsisy California Black Media Relief is available for homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage due to financial hardships caused by the Pandemic. The California Mortgage Relief Program is providing a lifeline for qualifying California property owners, especially in underserved communities. Proponents of the program regard it as a safeguard to protecting generational wealth ...