ALTERNATIVES TO THE TAX CREDIT: Employers That Can Cause You to Get an Extra $7500

You may feel like your 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: