01/08/2026
Headline: GET PAID TO BUY A HOUSE? 🏠💰
Stop struggling to save for that 20% down payment. In rural America, cities are literally paying you to move there—and some incentives are big enough to cover your entire down payment! 💸
According to the Mortgage Research Network, these 8 cities are offering massive cash incentives for remote workers:
📍 Jackson, MI: Up to $35,000 (Covers ~20% of the home price!) 📍 West Memphis, AR: $10,000 (Minutes from Memphis music) 📍 Topeka, KS: Up to $15,000 📍 St. Joseph, MI: $10k–$15k + Free rail passes 📍 Tulsa, OK: The famous $10k Tulsa Remote grant 📍 Morgantown, WV: $12k + $2,500 in free outdoor gear 📍 Newton, IA: $10k for brand new builds 📍 Mattoon, IL: $5k + Free coworking space
The dream of homeownership isn’t dead; it’s just moving to where the incentives are! 🚀
Which city would you pick? Tell me in the comments! 👇