First-Time Buyer Programs in Stanislaus County
Buying your first home in Turlock, Modesto, Ceres, or elsewhere in Stanislaus County is exciting — and the paperwork can feel like a second language. Good news: there are statewide (and sometimes local) programs that may help with down payment and closing costs. Rules and funding change, so the righ
Your Turlock-Area Real Estate Market Update: Week of October 20, 2026
Hi neighbor, Welcome to my first weekly market update! Every week I'll share a quick, no-fluff look at homes in Stanislaus County and the towns I live and work in: Turlock, Modesto, Merced and Denair. This Week at a Glance: Mortgage Rates Loan Rate Weekly change One year ago 30-year fixed 7.40% Unch