Employers That Can Cause You to Get an Extra $7500

You may feel like you occupation and the hours you spend working are undervalued and unappreciated. Well, here in Georgia, your labor is not in vain! Although the federal tax credit has expired, there actually are numerous programs throughout Georgia that will give those that work in some of the most undervalued occupations down-payment assistance for their next real estate purchase. (For other programs besides this one, please click here.)

If you are employed with any of the following (and in some cases even if you are a volunteer), you may qualify to receive $7500 towards your home purchase through Georgia Dream's PEN (Protectors, Educators, Nurses) program:

PROTECTORS: ALL employees (whether administrative, janitorial, personnel, etc. staff) of the military, police department & other law enforcement agencies and fire department (including volunteer firefighters).

EDUCATORS: ALL employees (whether teachers or administrative, janitorial, personnel, etc. staff) of public and private schools that are accredited by the state or a regional accredited association and state certified teachers of schools not accredited.

HEALTH CARE WORKERS: ALL employees (whether nurses, doctors, or administrative, janitorial, etc. staff) that work for a state licensed health care facility (such as hospitals, dentist offices, health departments, nursing homes, etc.).

If you work within one of the above industries in any capacity, you may qualify to receive $7500 for your next real estate purchase. For more details on the income and other qualifications of the Georgia Dream PEN program, please contact places2love@gmail.com or 404.444.5777.

Happy House Hunting!