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Valley offers $50,000 Mortgage Subsidies for First-Time Homebuyers in Easthampton
Valley Community Development was awarded a $150,000 grant through the City of Easthampton's Community Preservation Act (CPA) to provide mortgage subsidies for eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing homes in Easthampton. This funding will provide three $50,000 mortgage subsidies to support first-time homebuyers navigating today's competitive housing market. The subsidies can be used to reduce the total cost of a housing mortgage, lowering the amount a buyer may need to borrow from a traditional bank or
One Year In: Valley CDC Bookkeeping Program Continues Supporting Local Entrepreneurs
NORTHAMPTON, MA — [June 22, 2026] — Valley Community Development is marking over one year of its Small Business Bookkeeping Program, which has already helped over 40 small businesses across the Pioneer Valley gain confidence in their bookkeeping systems and long-term financial planning. Often, small business owners do not have the time or skill set to understand and manage their income and expenses. The Bookkeeping Program was launched to meet this growing need for accessible financial guidance for
