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64: Florida’s Hometown Heroes 2025: How to Get Up to $35K for Your First Home”
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No More Excuses, Wake Up! — Florida’s Hometown Heroes Program is back for 2025, and it could put up to $35,000 toward your down payment and closing costs.
In this episode, I break it all down:
- When the program starts (August 18, 2025)
- Who qualifies — teachers, nurses, first responders, childcare workers, veterans, and more
- How much money you can actually get
- What happens when you sell, refinance, or transfer your home
- Why this is still a win-win investment even though you’ll pay the assistance back
Episode Summary
This episode of No More Excuses, Wake Up! is your complete guide to Florida’s Hometown Heroes Program for 2025. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a veteran, or a frontline worker, this program could make the difference between renting and owning. You’ll learn exactly how the program works, who qualifies, and what you need to know before applying.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- The exact start date for the 2025 program
- A clear explanation of who qualifies (including exceptions for military and veterans)
- How much financial assistance you can receive — up to $35,000
- The truth about paying it back and why it’s still a win-win
- Why buying a home through this program is a smart long-term investment
Resources & Links
- Official Florida Housing Program Info: https://www.floridahousing.org/programs/homebuyer-overview-page/hometown-heroes
- HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education Courses: https://hudgov-answers.force.com/housingcounseling/s/?language=en_US
- Contact a Participating Lender: Check with your local bank, credit union, or mortgage broker for availability.
Connect & Free Tools
Visit: StenellMyersEnterprises.com – Learn more about my businesses and download your free budget spreadsheet
Follow me on Instagram: @StenellTheMoneyTherapist
Email me: [email protected]
Please rate and review No More Excuses, Wake Up! on iTunes or Spotify to help more people find the show.
Would you like me to also format this into a podcast template you can reuse for every episode (just swap out the topic/links), so it saves you time each week?
65 episodes
Manage episode 501448830 series 2923413
No More Excuses, Wake Up! — Florida’s Hometown Heroes Program is back for 2025, and it could put up to $35,000 toward your down payment and closing costs.
In this episode, I break it all down:
- When the program starts (August 18, 2025)
- Who qualifies — teachers, nurses, first responders, childcare workers, veterans, and more
- How much money you can actually get
- What happens when you sell, refinance, or transfer your home
- Why this is still a win-win investment even though you’ll pay the assistance back
Episode Summary
This episode of No More Excuses, Wake Up! is your complete guide to Florida’s Hometown Heroes Program for 2025. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a veteran, or a frontline worker, this program could make the difference between renting and owning. You’ll learn exactly how the program works, who qualifies, and what you need to know before applying.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- The exact start date for the 2025 program
- A clear explanation of who qualifies (including exceptions for military and veterans)
- How much financial assistance you can receive — up to $35,000
- The truth about paying it back and why it’s still a win-win
- Why buying a home through this program is a smart long-term investment
Resources & Links
- Official Florida Housing Program Info: https://www.floridahousing.org/programs/homebuyer-overview-page/hometown-heroes
- HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education Courses: https://hudgov-answers.force.com/housingcounseling/s/?language=en_US
- Contact a Participating Lender: Check with your local bank, credit union, or mortgage broker for availability.
Connect & Free Tools
Visit: StenellMyersEnterprises.com – Learn more about my businesses and download your free budget spreadsheet
Follow me on Instagram: @StenellTheMoneyTherapist
Email me: [email protected]
Please rate and review No More Excuses, Wake Up! on iTunes or Spotify to help more people find the show.
Would you like me to also format this into a podcast template you can reuse for every episode (just swap out the topic/links), so it saves you time each week?
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