Newark's Down Payment Assistance Program: Who Qualifies and How to Apply

Newark's First-Time Homebuyers Down Payment Assistance Program is open for pre-applications, and the deadline is January 8, 2027 at 5:00 PM. If you hope to buy in Newark, now is the time to find out whether you qualify. The program is run by the nonprofit Hello Housing for the City of Newark. Below

What Newark's New Objective Design Standards Mean for First-Time Buyers

Newark's new Objective Design Standards will not lower prices or add homes overnight, but over time they could make it easier to build the townhomes, condos and duplexes that first-time buyers often start with. Newark City Council unanimously adopted the standards and related zoning changes, and the

Newark, CA Home Market Update: October 2026

Newark single-family homes sold for a median of $1,410,000 over the past 12 months, typically about 1.8% above the asking price and in just 14 days. The last few months look slightly softer: homes are selling right at asking and taking about a week longer. Newark at a glance Single-family homes, Oct