Housing
Owning a Home Tool and 5 Reasons to Check it Out
Buying a home and taking on a mortgage is a big financial decision, one most of us will make only a few times in our lives. No matter where you are on your journey, whether you’re currently looking for a home, shopping for a mortgage, or just curious for your future, we have tools and information to help you confidently make good decisions to reach your goals.
Protecting Your Home Brochure
Information on predatory lending practices. PDF document (may load slowly).
Protect Your Investment - Don't Let Predatory Lenders Take Your Home
Senior citizens are an attractive target for unscrupulous mortgage lenders because they have a lot of equity in their homes after years of diligently paying off their mortgages, and they use that equity to finance home repairs, medical care and other needs. While these lenders may encourage seniors to use their hard-earned home equity to secure new loans - they will not tell seniors about the high fees, hidden payments or other disadvantageous loan terms that could lead to the loss of their homes.
Reasonable Modifications Under the Fair Housing Act
Under the Fair Housing Act, it is unlawful discrimination to refuse to permit a disabled person to make reasonable modifications to existing property if it is necessary to afford that person full enjoyment of the property.
Recognizing Predatory Mortgage Lending
A presentation on how to recognize predatory mortage lending
Renter’s Assistance
Looking for an apartment or house to rent? It can be both exciting - and frustrating. Click the link to read more about it.
Resident Rights & Responsibilities
Contains a list of documents to remind you of the importance [HUD] places on resident rights and responsibilities.