My Son, the Homeowner My son just bought a house. My 32-year-old with a modest salary saved enough for a down payment. My child who struggled for so long found a first-time home buyer assistance program and earned a matching grant. Myfrstborn whose future I questioned-would he ever become independent?-met with loan officers, talked with bankers,engaged a Realtor. My Matthew closed the deal on a two-bedroom, one-bath bungalow with hardwood floors, a funky kitchen, and a screened-in porch. My son diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 11, exceeds my every expectation. My heart. It's bursting.