Orange County Register

First-gen California homebuyers can soon apply for $150,000 down payment loans

California will focus again on first-generation homebuyers later this month during its roughly $200 million rollout of the down payment assistance program known as Dream for All. From Feb. 24 to March ...
The Conversation

First Nations rehabilitation programs aren’t keeping people out of prison. Here’s what would help

There are unprecedented numbers of First Nations people in prisons. In Australia, 37% of adults and 60% of young people aged 10-17 behind bars are First Nations, despite making up 3.4% and 6.2% of the ...
WLTX19

SC Housing's limited, first-come, first-served housing assistance for first-time buyers program launches Monday, March 16

COLUMBIA, S.C. — One of SC Housing's most in-demand programs returns Monday, March 16. The 2026 Palmetto Heroes Program provides $10,000 in forgivable down payment assistance on a first-come, ...
Cleveland.com

Orange council learns more about First CALL program, which village seeks to join

ORANGE, Ohio – The village is moving closer to becoming part of a new branch of the Shaker Heights-based First CALL (Crisis Assistance and Local Linkage) program. On Wednesday (March 4), Village ...
The Columbian

Downtown Vancouver’s first espresso bar, Java House, for sale

Downtown Vancouver’s first espresso bar, Java House, is for sale. Longtime owners Lonnie and Cora Chandler plan to retire next month, unless a buyer needs their help to ensure a smooth transition. The ...
fox13now

Here’s the pros and cons of Utah’s first-time home-buying program

WEST JORDAN, Utah — Daniel Cervantes was tired of renting. “The key to building wealth in this country is through real estate,” Cervantes told FOX 13 News in a recent interview. Cervantes, 28, and his ...
CBS News 8

Registration opens for California Dream for All Program, offering financial support for first-time homebuyers

SAN DIEGO — Registration for the California Dream for All Program opened on Tuesday, February 24, according to the California Housing Finance Agency. The program provides substantial financial support ...
WIVB-TV

First-time homeowner program launches in Erie County

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Open houses kicked off Saturday for two brand new affordable homes in Cheektowaga, a part of Erie County’s new first-time homeowner initiative. The program aims to develop more ...
KSBW The Central Coast

Salinas City Council considers first-time home buyers assistance program

HERNANDEZ SURVIVED... AND IS FACING A FELONY D-U-I CHARGE. ## THIS WEEK -- SALINAS CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE DISCUSSING... THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A 'FIRST-TIME HOME ...
FOX40 News

California reopens Dream For All Program, offering up to 20% down for first-time homebuyers

(FOX40.COM) — First-generation Californians hoping to buy their first home will soon get another shot at major down payment help with a popular program making a comeback. • Video above: How mortgage ...
CBS News

California down payment assistance program for first-generation homebuyers to reopen applications

A popular California program designed to help people buy their first home is making a comeback. California's Dream For All program is reopening applications next month, offering down payment ...
Marine Corps Times

Marine master sergeant redesignated to first sergeant in pilot program

Marine Master Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker is the first to change rank from master sergeant to first sergeant this month as part of the new E-8 pilot redesignation initiative. (Staff Sgt. Scott ...