A weekly talk show about people in the Mon Valley area of Pittsburgh

A weekly public affairs show about McKeesport and the Mon Valley, produced in cooperation with WEDO (810) and WZUM (1550).

Two Rivers, 30 Minutes for 6-13-2025

06-13-2025

Topic: What does it take to buy your first home?

Guest: Jonathan Weaver, housing counselor, Mon Valley Initiative

How Topic Discussed: Why is buying your first home the way many Americans get started on the path to financial stability? What are some of the obstacles that stand in the way of homeownership? Why is the Mon Valley a great place for first-time homebuyers to look? What are some popular communities in the area where people often look for homes? How much money does someone need for a down payment? What are some programs available to assist first-time homebuyers with their purchase?

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FAIR HOUSING IS YOUR RIGHT

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of:

  • Race
  • Color
  • National Origin
  • Religion
  • Sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation)
  • Family Status
  • Disability

That includes renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities.

For more information about Fair Housing Act protections in the city of McKeesport, call 412-675-5020, ext. 635. (6/16/2023-6/16/2024)


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