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  • BasicsNew York City

    Housing for artists: live/work buildings and how to apply

    Affordable artist housing is income-restricted housing that offers apartments to artists first or asks for a city artist certificate. You still have to earn under the building's income limit. Artspace, a nonprofit that builds much of it, says its interview checks your commitment to your art, not the quality of your work.

    6 min read

  • ApplyingMassachusetts

    Massachusetts first-time home buyer programs: who qualifies

    MassHousing makes fixed-rate mortgages through approved lenders and adds a down payment loan of $25,000, or $30,000 with its Workforce Advantage mortgage, for first-time buyers under its income limits. The Massachusetts Housing Partnership's ONE Mortgage needs 3% down and no private mortgage insurance. Both require a homebuyer class.

    7 min read