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Homebuyer reviewing a purchase contract with a real estate agent in a Tampa Bay office

July 20, 2026

Earnest Money Deposits When Using DPA in Florida: What You Must Know Before You Make an Offer

Using down payment assistance in Florida? Learn how earnest money deposits interact with DPA programs, whether DPA covers your EMD, and what happens if your DPA falls through before closing.

Tampa neighborhood street with single-family homes under blue sky

July 20, 2026

City of Tampa DARE Program — Up to $50,000 in Down Payment Assistance

The City of Tampa's Dare to Own the Dream (DARE) program offers eligible first-time buyers up to $50,000 in down payment assistance as a 0% interest silent second mortgage. Learn who qualifies and how to apply in 2026.

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