REQUIRED READING

Are you hunting for your first home? Is your income in the low to moderate range? Here’s a must-read book for you: The “Southern California Guide to Homebuyer Programs,” which lists more than 140 city, county, state and federal assistance programs in eight Southland counties. Included are income and home price limits, and, most important, the name and phone number of the contact person. The book ($23.45, including tax and shipping) is available from Affordable Housing Applications, (800) 591-3111.