Buying a home in Kent OH / Portage County with down payment assistance. First time home buyer Spencer was looking for a Kent home for sale in the $150,000.00 price range. With a tight housing market, low inventory and competition from other buyers it is more important than ever to work with a real estate and lender team that understands the local market and current down payment programs. Your Kent, Ohio lender and real estate team will help you through all the hurdles of making your home purchase.