By Jessica Ward, April 24, 2024
Hey!
- Have you ever thought about buying a home but didn’t know where to begin?
- Have you ever wondered what resources were out there for first time home buyers in Portland?
- Has down payment, closing costs or other financial components kept you from achieving your goal of home ownership?
Well, have you heard the news?! The City Of Portland (Portland Housing Bureau) is helping first time home buyers with down payment assistance loans.
Down Payment Assistance Loans, also known as DPAL, award amounts can be up to $80,000 – $100,000 and include the opportunity for total loan forgiveness. That’s right, the city of Portland is helping qualified first time home buyers with financial opportunities to make home ownership a realty.
Want to find out if you qualify? Contact a home buying counselor at a partnering organization listed below:
In addition, PHB also partners with the following agencies to provide homebuyer counseling, education, and homeownership assistance:
This is a unique opportunity that I have personal experience with as a home buyer and a realtor. Please reach out to me directly for details on my personal experience with the down payment assistance programs.
I specialize in all first time home buyers!
❤️ Jessica_TheHomeGirl
Jessica Ward
Broker OR & WA | ADU Specialist
She/Her
My life is fueled by a profound passion for serving others and making a positive impact on my community.
https://vimeo.com/774007877/6bec19ff9f?share=copy A proud Pacific NW native, I am intimately acquainted with the fabric of local life – its people, its treasures, and its countless opportunities. My sociable nature thrives on connection, and I embrace the roles of an active listener and clear communicator, values that underpin the ability to forge authentic bonds. Aptly dubbed the “queen of resources and connections” by my clients, I bring an extensive bag of “hats” I wear to the world of real estate. I seamlessly meld a vast reservoir of industry knowledge with a deeply personalized touch, ensuring that every individual need is met. My specializations encompass an array of real estate experience and knowledge. From guiding first-time home buyers, strategizing with investors, building with developers, to facilitating seamless relocations for those venturing from afar. I'm also known to expertly navigate the intricate terrain of down payment assistance programs, grants, and investment opportunities.Follow me: @Jessica_TheHomeGirl
Affiliations and Accolades:
- ADU Specialist
- Licensed Broker in Oregon & Washington
- National Association of Real Estate Brokers (Board Member)
- Youth Rights and Justice (Board Member & Sponsor)
- Lents Neighborhood Association (President)
- Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors (Member)
- Diversity Chair Award Winner (LRR- 2022 & 2024)
- The first African American to close a transaction with a Black owned title & escrow company in Oregon state history (Vanport title & escrow)
- T: 971-230-8164
- jessicaw@livingroomre.com
