Spokane family receives keys to first home through nonprofit program

SPOKANE, Wash — Amanda Cole and her two sons received the keys to their new home on Wednesday, made possible through the help of a local nonprofit.

Homeownership is becoming increasingly more difficult to attain as housing costs continue to skyrocket around the country.

According to the Washington Center for Housing Studies, 64% of Spokane families cannot afford to purchase a home.

Amanda Cole and her family worked with 'First Story,' an organization that helps middle-income families afford their first home.

"It's super exciting and super comforting. We've been waiting for this day for a long time," Cole said. "I didn't believe it at first."

So far, First Story has helped 123 families achieve homeownership by offering unique financing arrangements that eliminate traditional barriers t