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Tampa Bay home with fall foliage and sold sign representing year-end home purchase

October 13, 2026

Year-End Home Buying with Down Payment Assistance in Tampa Bay — What October and November Buyers Need to Know

Closing before December 31 unlocks Florida's homestead exemption for next year, a full year of MCC tax credits, and real negotiating leverage in a quieter market. Here's how Tampa Bay buyers can use DPA to close before year-end.

Tampa Bay homebuyer reviewing mortgage documents representing Mortgage Credit Certificate MCC tax savings in 2026

August 11, 2026

Florida Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) — Save Up to $2,000 a Year on Your Tampa Bay Home

A Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) is a federal tax credit that can save Tampa Bay homebuyers up to $2,000 every year — and it stacks directly with down payment assistance programs. Here's how it works, who qualifies in Hillsborough County, and how to claim it.

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