A Guide to Down Payment Assistance for Homebuyers
Owning a home is a gateway to long-term financial stability. Buying a house
gives you and your family a place to live, but it is also an investment. Over
time you gain financial equity in your property in two ways: first, by paying
down your mortgage & subsequently gaining equity in your home and second,
through appreciation as the value of your home rises (hopefully) with the real
estate market.
One of the biggest challenges to making a first home purchase is the down
payment. In a survey by Z
