Homebuyer Resources
Building your dream homeownership team starts here! Use these resources to connect with the right experts—whether it's a lender, a real estate agent, or a housing counselor. Having a knowledgeable team by your side makes all the difference in navigating the home-buying journey and achieving your goals. Let’s assemble the dream team that’ll make your homeownership dreams a reality!
Mortgages
ONE Mortgage: https://www.mhp.net/one-mortgage
Almost thirty years ago, a determined group of women of color fought hard to reverse a decades-long pattern of racial discrimination in mortgage lending, and to make homeownership more affordable to people of all races and ethnicities. These MAHA members campaigned for two years and finally came to an agreement with Boston’s leading banks. Together they launched an innovative, affordable mortgage program that has changed the lending landscape in Massachusetts.
In 2013 the program, then known as the SoftSecond Mortgage Program, was redesigned into a simpler, equally affordable loan, and is now called the ONE Mortgage Program. Since 1990, the SoftSecond and ONE Mortgage have helped over 25,000 low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers and infused over $4 billion in capital into Massachusetts neighborhoods.
ONE+ Boston: https://www.mhp.net/one-mortgage/programs-2/one-plus-boston
ONE+ (Gateway Cities): https://www.mhp.net/one-mortgage/programs-2/one-plus
MAHA’s Lender Partners
There are a total of 46 Massachusetts banks and credit unions that offer the ONE mortgage, which can all be found here: https://www.mhp.net/one-mortgage/homebuyer-resources/find-a-lender.
MAHA values our agreements and relationships with the lenders that provide the most affordable mortgages in Massachusetts, and support our homeownership programs.
Our Lender Partners are listed below:
- Berkshire Bank
- Citizens Bank
- City of Boston Credit Union
- Dedham Savings
- Eastern Bank
- First-Citizens Bank
- Leader Bank
- M&T Bank
- Needham Bank
- OneUnited
- Rockland Trust
- Webster Bank
Lotteries
My Mass Home: https://www.mymasshome.org/
Boston’s Metrolist: https://www.boston.gov/metrolist
Real Estate Agents
MAHA Homes – Alexander Jean-Baptiste and Just the Best Property Group: https://www.justthebestrealestate.com/
Home America Realty – Lesley Les Lacatte https://homeamericarealtyinvestments.com/index.htm
EXIT Bayside Realty – Carla Pantaleon-Stovell https://www.exitbaysiderealty.com/
Keller Williams – Anthony Brewster https://www.kw.com/
Common Moves Realty – Marti Lopez https://www.commonmoves.com/
Home Inspectors
Advance Building Inspector – Herb Riggs and Ron Riggs http://www.advancedbuildinginspectors.com/about.html
Jackson Home Inspections – Ray Jackson https://www.jacksonhomeinspection.com/
Accent Home Inspection – Ron Bracha https://www.accenthi.com/
Marte Home Inspections – Ramon Marte https://martehi.com/
Real Estate Attorney
Ligris & Associates - Ali Manigat https://www.ligris.com/
Cushner & Bloom – Steve Bloom http://cushnerbloom.com/
Law Office of Shahria Boston – Shahria Boston https://attorneybostonlaw.com/
Dolan Connly Attorney at Law – Kathleen Allen https://dolanconnlylaw.com/
Law Office of Marius & Grandoit – Margarette Grandoit
Financial Assistance
MAHA’s STASH First-Gen Home Program: https://mahahome.org/STASH
Boston Home Center First-Time Homebuyer Program: https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/first-time-homebuyer-program
MassHousing Downpayment Assistance: https://www.masshousing.com/home-ownership/homebuyers/down-payment-assistance
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Homeowner Resources
You’ve got the keys—now what? Owning a home is just the beginning of the journey! These resources can help you navigate life as a homeowner, from budgeting for repairs to understanding property taxes and building equity. Stay informed and empowered to make the most of your new investment. Homeownership doesn’t have to be overwhelming when you’ve got the right tools!
Homeowner’s Insurance
Vargas & Vargas – Carlos Vargas, Mario Vargas, Luisa Vargas https://www.vargasinsurance.com/
MPIAU – Anthony Silva https://www.mpiua.com/
Patience Noah Insurance – Patience Noah https://patiencenoahins.com/
H. Levenbaum Insurance – Richard Roberts https://hlevenbaum.com/
Liberty Mutual - Kevin Velez https://www.libertymutual.com/
Home Improvements
Boston Building Resources: https://www.bostonbuildingresources.com/
Mass Save: https://www.masssave.com/
Boston Home Repair Loan Programs: https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/boston-home-center/quick-gui…