Trulia Voices: how does one get a grant to help with the purchase of a first home?

Trulia Voices: how does one get a grant to help with the purchase of a first home?http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/how_does_one_get_a_grant_to_help_with_the_purchase-138977en-usAnswer by Michael E Thompsonhttp://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-48182-252796/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-48182-252796/Jo, Since you're in Michigan there's a state program you may want to check out as well. The link is below. It has a $7500 "loan" program for income qualifying people that you can use for downpayment, closing cost etc. It is repaid when/if you sell the property. If you live in a "rural" area I'd also look into a USDA Rural loan--that financing can be 0% down. http://www.michigan.gov/mshdaMon, 22 Jun 2009 05:10:20 -0700Answer by Vicky Chrisnerhttp://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Leesburg_VA-289610/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Leesburg_VA-289610/See who his offering FTHB funds in your area.Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:11:50 -0700Answer by Mary Kenthttp://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Grand_Rapids_MI-272921/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Grand_Rapids_MI-272921/Jo-Check out the hud website for grants. http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/fundsavail.cfmSun, 21 Jun 2009 08:42:46 -0700