Diva2,
You would not find "free" money but there are programs under the stimulus plan that gives you loans and grants for purchasing a home. Most first time home owners are getting an $ 8,000 credit (the value of the home must be 80,000 plus in order to get the 8,000 maximum credit). Also, as an ex-felon there are specific loans and grants available (see link ) http://www.stateline.org/live/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=136&languageId=1&contentId=14894
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