It's a great time to buy a home in Massachusetts!
Home prices are down, interest rates remain low and affordable financing is available to qualified borrowers. It's never been a better time to be a first-time homebuyer in Massachusetts.
What is Opportunity Knocks?
Opportunity Knocks combines free informational fairs and open houses to provide a unique venue where homebuyers can gather information and see what's for sale in their community. No events are currently scheduled, but you can use the links on this page to continue your exploration.
Links and Resources
Homebuyer Tax Credit
Information on the federal tax credit for first-time homebuyers.
Affordable Financing
- Affordable, fixed-rate loans from MassHousing
- The SoftSecond Program from the Massachusetts Housing Partnership
- Grants to purchase and improve foreclosed properties in certain communities
Homebuyer Counseling
Learn about all aspects of the homebuying process and the responsibilities of homeownership.
Find a Realtor
A Realtor can help you find and buy your first home.
- Pre-qualify for an affordable loan
- Step-by-step homebuyer guide
- Find a REALTOR®
- Homebuyer counseling courses
- MassHousing
- Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®
- Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
- Massachusetts Bankers Association
- Massachusetts Credit Union League
- Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
- Massachusetts Housing Partnership
- Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association
- Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
