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California is offering two mortgage programs to help first-time buyers purchase homes.
Home sales prices continued to slip during March throughout the Northern San Joaquin Valley, but the drop wasn't nearly as steep as it had been during previous months.
Slipped inside last month's massive federal stimulus legislation were goodies for homeowners: hefty tax credits for those who make their homes more energy-efficient.
News about the cash is starting to circulate as businesses discover how it can help their customers and boost sales.