by Irene Moustakas | Apr 15, 2024 | 1st Time Homebuyers, Industry News, Loan Programs and Products
Registrations for the Dream for All program opened up on April 3rd, and there are now 2 weeks left to register for a voucher. Vouchers are limited and determined by lottery. The Dream for All program serves to help first time and first generation homebuyers get their...
by Irene Moustakas | Mar 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
The most likely reasons for needing (or wanting) to buy out a partner or co-owner of a home are due to divorce or inherited property, but of course, other situations can arise. Most people do not have the cash on hand to simply buy the other out; or even if they do...
by Irene Moustakas | Mar 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Phase 1 of CalHFA’s Dream for All program, which launched in March 2023, was in such high demand that the allocated funds of $300MM were all accounted for within 11 days, per KQED. The program helped 2,182 new homeowners purchase a home, with 55%...
by Irene Moustakas | Mar 4, 2024 | Tips, Uncategorized
This flyer has been posted on my blog since its inception in 2018, but I have just updated it to be a little more relevant. In the previous version, I recommended not packing away your checkbook, but that hardly seems relevant these days, in addition to title...
by Irene Moustakas | Feb 28, 2024 | 1st Time Homebuyers
Housing Trust Silicon Valley (HTSV) is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that helps Silicon Valley residents secure down payment assistance to purchase their first home as their primary residence. HTSV has two programs with different features and...