/tags/home-ownership home ownership en-US Copyright Sat, 19 Oct 2024 15:06:23 GMT /local-news/2024-10-19/congresswoman-leger-fernandez-highlights-proposed-30-000-grants-for-first-time-home-buyers Democratic Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández is running for re-election and earlier this year, along with nine other members of Congress, introduced the Home of Your Own Act. It would create $30,000 grants to help people buy their first homes. The funds would be available to people who earn at or below 120 to 150% of the area median income. The money could be used for down payments but also things like closing costs or necessary repairs. Sat, 19 Oct 2024 15:06:23 GMT /local-news/2024-10-19/congresswoman-leger-fernandez-highlights-proposed-30-000-grants-for-first-time-home-buyers Alice Fordham