Hello Everyone,
I’m a first-generation Haitian-American and a first-time home buyer with my mom. Due to the rising rent prices in NYC, my mom and I are currently buying our first home, which will give us more freedom when it comes to housing. My mom and mom and I have been saving up for a down payment for about 4 years now, and after finally finding a home, we are currently in a contract for a co-op apartment in Brooklyn, and we have the opportunity to put 10% down of $26,5000. However, we are currently short of $6,500 for the apartment we were approved for, and our closing date is approaching soon on November 15. We both work full-time jobs, and my mom has worked extra hours at her hospital as a CNA to help save up the extra money for our down payment and closing costs, which are an extra $6,500 needed.
Being a full-time student with a full-time job, finding an extra part-time job that works with my schedule has been challenging due to working full-time and being a full-time student. The prospect of losing the chance for secure housing as we got thus far in the home-buying process will be truly heartbreaking. As first-time home buyers, my mom and I have completed home buying courses and researched many home buying grants we could apply for, but we won’t be approved on time as they can take up to months to get approved.
It would be greatly appreciated if any help or donations could be given to me and mom in achieving our goal of becoming first-time homebuyers.
If anyone is able to help and donate, please use my PayPal, and all donations will be greatly appreciated.