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Down Payment Assistance

How to Buy a Home in Tampa Bay Without 20% Down: 2026 Complete Guide

You don't need 20% down to buy in Tampa Bay. FHA, USDA, VA, Conventional 97, and Hometown Heroes let first-time buyers purchase with 3.5% or $0 down. Expert guide from Barrett Henry, REALTOR®.

Oct 17, 20266 min read
Credit & Qualifying

No Credit History? Here's How Tampa Bay First-Time Buyers Can Still Get a Mortgage

Having no credit history is not the same as bad credit — and there are real mortgage paths available. Barrett Henry, REALTOR® with REMAX Collective, explains how thin-file buyers can qualify in Tampa Bay.

Oct 12, 20267 min read
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Credit & Qualifying

Buying a Home in Tampa Bay with Bad Credit: Programs That Can Still Help You in 2026

580 credit score? There are real mortgage programs in Tampa Bay that work for lower credit buyers.

Sep 26, 20265 min read
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Down Payment Assistance

Gift of Equity in Florida: How First-Time Buyers Can Purchase a Family Member's Home

A gift of equity lets a family member sell you their home below market value, and the difference becomes your down payment. Call (813) 733-7907.

Aug 25, 20269 min read
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Mortgage Tips

Just Started a New Job? Here's How to Still Buy a Home in Tampa Bay

A new job does not automatically disqualify you from a mortgage. Learn how lenders evaluate employment history. Call (813) 733-7907.

Aug 6, 20268 min read
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Loan Programs

House Hacking Tampa Bay: Buy a Duplex With FHA and Let Your Tenant Help Pay the Mortgage

Buy a duplex with 3.5% down using an FHA loan, live in one unit, and let rental income offset your mortgage.

Jul 29, 20267 min read
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Buyer Education

Student Loans and Buying a Home in Tampa Bay: What the Rules Really Say in 2026

Student debt doesn't have to stop you from buying a home in Tampa Bay. Call (813) 733-7907.

Jul 20, 20266 min read
Loan Programs

FHA vs Conventional Loan 2026: Which Saves Tampa Bay Buyers More?

Compare FHA vs conventional loans for Tampa Bay first-time buyers: credit scores, PMI costs, and which stacks best with DPA.

Jun 23, 20267 min read
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Down Payment Assistance

FHA + Hometown Heroes Stacking: $0 Down in Tampa Bay (2026)

Stack FHA with Hometown Heroes for $0 down in Tampa Bay. See income limits, credit score requirements, and how the math works. Call (813) 733-7907.

May 13, 20267 min read
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