Qualifying as a first-time home buyer opens you up to a range of programs that can expedite your path to home ownership, and the status isn’t necessarily restricted to those individuals who have never owned a home before. Individuals who have owned a home in the past but are now renting their home are often eligible for these federal and state-funded programs. In general, prospective homeowners must not have owned property within the last three years. Call a Johnson Hometown Realty expert at 218-263-4411 or a local lender for more information.
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