{"id":752,"date":"2026-10-02T16:34:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T20:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.jenhome.net\/?page_id=752"},"modified":"2026-10-19T16:03:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T20:03:56","slug":"first-time-homebuyers-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jenhome.net\/es\/first-time-homebuyers-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"first time homebuyers florida"},"content":{"rendered":"
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First Time Homebuyers <\/span>\nin Florida<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Buying your first home can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to figure it all out alone.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Florida, there may be programs and resources that can help make buying a home more attainable. JenHomes can help you understand where to start and what options may be available for your situation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Could You Be a First-Time Homebuyer <\/span>?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Being a first-time homebuyer doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve never owned a home. For many Florida Housing programs, a first-time homebuyer is someone who has not owned and occupied a primary residence during the three years before purchasing a home.<\/span> That means you may still qualify as a first-time buyer even if you owned a home in the past<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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You may still be considered a first-time homebuyer under certain program guidelines if you have not owned and occupied a primary residence within the previous three years.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Every program is different.<\/strong>
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Florida Homebuyer <\/span>Programs May Be Available.\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Florida offers several programs that may help eligible homebuyers with the cost of purchasing a home. Some are available through Florida Housing, while others are offered through local governments or specific programs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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*Every program has its own requirements, and availability can change.<\/strong>
JenHomes can help you explore what options may be available for your situation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Navigating the path to homeownership in Florida doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you need to boost your profile or cover upfront expenses, targeted assistance is available every step of the way:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Navigating the path to homeownership in Florida doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you need to boost your profile or cover upfront expenses, targeted assistance is available every step of the way:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Buying Your First Home <\/span>in Florida.\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Explore answers to the most frequent questions about repairing your credit score to qualify for a home loan, unlocking down payment grants, and streamlining your path to closing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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To qualify as a <\/span>first-time homebuyer in Florida<\/span><\/b>, you or your co-borrower must not have owned a primary residence within the last 3 years.<\/span><\/p>

If you previously owned a home more than 3 years ago, you are eligible again under state guidance. Active-duty military members and honorably discharged veterans are often exempt from the 3-year rule when applying for programs like the Florida Hometown Heroes Program.<\/p>

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While qualification depends on the specific loan program, standard baseline score requirements across Florida include:<\/span><\/p>

  • FHA Loans:<\/b> Minimum score of <\/span>580<\/span><\/b> for a 3.5% down payment.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • Conventional Loans:<\/b> Minimum score of 620<\/b>.<\/p><\/li>

  • Florida Down Payment Assistance Programs:<\/b> Most programs (including Hometown Heroes and SHIP) require a minimum credit score of <\/span>640<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Most first-time homebuyers in Florida<\/b> need to budget for two main upfront costs:<\/p>

    1. Down Payment:<\/b> Ranges from 0% (VA or USDA loans) to 3.5% (FHA) or 3%\u20135% (Conventional).<\/p><\/li>

    2. Closing Costs:<\/b> Typically average 2% to 5%<\/b> of the home\u2019s purchase price to cover lender fees, title insurance, escrows, and local taxes.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>

      Down payment and closing cost assistance programs can significantly lower or eliminate these out-of-pocket expenses for qualified applicants.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Yes. Almost all state and local assistance programs require you to complete a HUD-approved homebuyer education course. These courses can be completed online or in person, take about 6 to 8 hours, and cover budgeting, loan structures, and home maintenance basics.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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