First Time Buyers

June 10, 2026

Down Payment Assistance in Dallas, TX: How to Get Up to $60,000 in 2026

What down payment assistance is available for Dallas homebuyers in 2026?

Dallas homebuyers can access up to $60,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance through the Dallas Homebuyer Assistance Program (DHAP), now managed by Business and Community Lenders of Texas (BCL of Texas) as of May 1, …

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April 24, 2026

The Texas Option Period: What Dallas Buyers Need to Know

The Texas option period is a negotiated window — typically 7 to 10 calendar days — during which a home buyer has the unrestricted right to terminate the purchase contract for any reason and receive a full refund of their earnest money. To secure this right, the buyer pays …

Posted in Buying, Buying Process, Earnest Money, First Time Buyers, Option Period

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