I hope you all had a great holiday weekend!

For those of you who spent the weekend jealously eyeing your friends’ backyards and grills, I have news for you… it’s time to stop making excuses and get that new home. But how, you ask?

First, read our post from April to determine if it’s the right time for you to buy. Now that you’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s talk more specifically about how to make it happen.

For most people, the two biggest obstacles to home ownership are the down payment and the monthly mortgage payment. If you have good credit though, there are excellent financing options. CalHFA and FHA home loan programs are safe, reasonable and allow borrowers to purchase a property for as little a 3% down…even less sometimes.

What are the benefits of FHA and CalHFA? How can these programs help get YOU in a home? Read our full post, Make San Mateo Home Ownership Possible with FHA Financing.