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Richmond offers some of the more accessible home prices along the East Bay shoreline, with strong community programs and growing neighborhood investment. We help Richmond families buy their first home, navigate repair assistance, or plan a sale — in English and Spanish.
Your next step in Richmond
Explore the area and bring your preferences into your home search.
The best of Richmond
Notable places and landmarks that define the city.
Rosie the Riveter Park
Point Richmond
Richmond–San Rafael Bridge
Miller/Knox Shoreline
Living in Richmond
A quick look at everyday local life.
Schools
WCCUSD schools improving; charters and Kennedy High programs.
Restaurants
San Pablo Avenue eats and Point Richmond waterfront dining.
For professionals
Commute by BART, ferry or I-80 to SF and Oakland.
Gyms & fitness
Richmond YMCA, Bay Trail cycling and waterfront running.
For families
Point Pinole, Miller/Knox shorelines and community centers.
Buying Your First Home in Richmond
There are first-time buyer programs that can provide tens of thousands of dollars toward your down payment in Contra Costa County. We'll review your credit, your budget, and every program you may qualify for — then build a step-by-step plan to get you into a home in Richmond.
Selling or Downsizing in Richmond
If you've owned your Richmond home for years, you may have more equity than you realize. We help you understand your home's value, weigh repairs versus selling as-is, and decide whether to sell, refinance, or stay — with a clear, no-pressure plan.
Local Assistance Programs in Richmond
From down-payment assistance to home-repair grants and ADU financing, Contra Costa County and the state of California offer programs many Richmond families never hear about. We connect you with the ones that fit your situation and help you apply.