| I could not believe it when I found out that I could get | | | | Actually, they are calling it government assistance...a |
| free grant money to buy a foreclosed home - up to | | | | loan of up to $50,000 to buy a foreclosed home with |
| $50,000 to buy a foreclosed home in my area. I mean | | | | 0% interest. But here is the kicker. If you sell the home |
| $50,000 that is quite a chunk of change. My state has | | | | before the "affordability period" of 10 to 15 years then |
| received 4.3 million dollars for this program. | | | | the money must be paid back, however, if you stay in |
| I just about fell on the floor. Finally, I could get a home | | | | the home past that time period then the money is |
| for virtually half the price. Heck, you do not even have | | | | forgiven. Yes, that means you get $50,000 free and |
| to live in my county to qualify and buy a home here | | | | clear. Sounds like some free grant money to buy a |
| but after purchasing the home it has to be your | | | | foreclosed home to me. |
| primary residence. Duh!! Why wouldn't I live in my | | | | I hope that you are as excited about this as I am. Just |
| half-priced home? | | | | think, if my little county is getting this money how much |
| Of course, there are some qualifications, but it may not | | | | is your county getting? You many never know unless |
| be what you think. Usually these are given out to the | | | | you do some digging. There are billions of dollars that |
| poorest of the poor. This time, however, it is for us | | | | the government puts aside for different causes each |
| moderate to middle income people. People just like you | | | | year and if you are not aware of them, then you will |
| and me finally have a chance at some of that home | | | | not be able to take advantage of them. Not only is this |
| buying free government money. Depending on the size | | | | money usually hidden from public view but the |
| of your family you can make up to $61,000 and still get | | | | application process is usually confusing and a little tricky |
| the free money. | | | | in the wording. |