Just wondering if there are actually any first time home buyer or home buyer in general grants available (in the United States).  It seems that most of the information I can find online (posts as well as government websites) expired a few years ago and some as far back as 2001.

Are there grants available to help with the down payment, or just with buying a house in general?  What about tax rebates?  I know the big one already ended this past April, but are there plans for any new ones?

Thank you in advance for any helpful advice!

I am ready to purchase a new home of my own but would like some tips. Any and all helpful advice is welcome.

Bottom line is, what do you wish YOU had known before you had signed on the bottom dotted line?

Thanks in advance.

I am looking to purchase a home in the next few months. Does anybody know of any first time home buyer programs, that offer grants?

I live in Philadelphia county, and that is where I will be looking.

Thanks in advance for any helpful advice.