Teacher Next Door Grant Helps Florida Teachers Buy Home
Historical Notice: This success story reflects Teacher Next Door benefit amounts available when it was originally published. Current benefits may differ. Teacher Next Door currently offers grants of up to $9,000 and down payment assistance of up to $24,000, subject to availability, eligibility, and program requirements. View current Teacher Next Door grants and down payment assistance.
Teacher Next Door Grant Helps Michael & Kimberly Achieve Homeownership in Riverview, Florida
Buying a home is one of the biggest milestones in life, but for many teachers and their families, saving for a down payment can feel out of reach. That’s why Teacher Next Door helps eligible teachers and school employees explore housing grants, down payment assistance, and other home-buying resources.
Recently, Michael and Kimberly Vasquez of Riverview, Florida, achieved their dream of homeownership with the help of the Teacher Next Door Grant Program. They were awarded $13,000 in grant funds, which helped with the costs of purchasing their new home.
The Power of Housing Grants and Assistance
Down payment and closing costs can be significant hurdles for home buyers. At the time this story was published, Teacher Next Door offered the following benefits:
- Grants up to $8,000 were available at the time this story was published.
- Down payment assistance programs up to $15,000 were available at the time this story was published, subject to applicable program requirements.
- Assistance that could help eligible buyers reduce certain out-of-pocket home-buying costs.
- Additional homebuyer benefits may also have been available depending on the transaction and participating providers.
The Teacher Next Door Program is designed to help teachers and school employees better understand and access home-buying assistance that may be available to them.
Teamwork Makes It Possible
Michael and Kimberly’s success story was made possible through the dedicated teamwork of:
- Teacher Next Door Preferred Realtor, Sherry Alma-McClain, who guided them through the home search and negotiation process.
- Teacher Next Door Program Specialist, Michael Batchelder, who helped them navigate grants, down payment assistance, and available financing options.
Their experience illustrates how program guidance and available assistance can support buyers through the home-buying process.
Making Homeownership Affordable for Teachers
If you’re a teacher or school employee, Teacher Next Door can help you explore current home-buying benefits and assistance options, including:
- Reduce your out-of-pocket costs
- Explore available grants and down payment assistance
- Receive guidance throughout the home-buying process
Michael and Kimberly’s story is one example of a family using Teacher Next Door resources and assistance on their path to homeownership.
Ready to Explore Your Teacher Next Door Options?
Learn more about current Teacher Next Door housing grants and down payment assistance programs and the options that may be available based on your location and individual circumstances. It's free and easy to apply.