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🏡 Hey Florida heroes - 2025 is bringing big news for those of you dreaming of homeownership! Whether you’re guiding students, saving lives, or keeping our communities safe, the Hometown Heroes Program is back and ready to help you unlock the door to your own home.
 

🚀 What’s the Buzz About Hometown Heroes?

This statewide initiative is designed to support first-time homebuyers in community-serving roles. If you qualify, you could receive:

• 💰 Up to 5% of your loan amount (max $35,000) for down payment and closing costs
• 🕊️ A 0% interest loan with no monthly payments
• 🏡 Repayment only happens if you sell, refinance, or move out

And yes—it works with FHA, VA, USDA, and Conventional loans. That’s flexibility with a capital F!

🔄 What’s New in 2025?

Florida Housing has made some key changes this year, and you’ll want to be ready:

• 🎯 Tighter Eligibility: Not every full-time worker qualifies anymore. Only select professions are eligible—so let’s check your job status ASAP.
• 🗓️ Later Launch Date: The program officially opens August 18. That’s your green light to act fast!
• 💸 Smaller Budget: The funding pool is down to $50 million (half of last year’s). Once it’s gone—it’s gone. So, you will need to act fast!
• 📊 Updated Income Limits: Each county has its own cap, so we’ll need to check yours.

✅ How to Get Ready

If you’re even thinking about buying a home this year, you need to get started ASAP. Here’s your action plan:

• 📞 Contact Team Tina to see if your job qualifies
• 📝 Get pre-approved with a Hometown Heroes lender
• 🎓 Complete your homebuyer education course
• 📂 Gather your documents and budget
• 🕐 Speed matters - apply now so funds can be reserved starting 8/18 once they are in contract!

 

🌟 Why This Program Matters

Let’s be real - home prices and interest rates have made buying tough. But this program bridges the gap. Whether you’re a nurse in Naples, a school counselor in Sanford, or a deputy in Daytona Beach, this could be the boost that finally gets you into your own home.

💬 Final Thoughts from Team Tina

You’ve worked hard for your community. Now it’s time to invest in yourself. Let’s make 2025 the year you stop renting and start building equity. I’ll guide you every step of the way—from checking eligibility to closing day.

You’ve earned this. Let’s make home happen. 🏠

 

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