Home Ownership

2008 Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) Maximum Mortgage Limits

Information from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding comprehensive update to the FHA single-family mortgage limits.

Buying a Home

Information from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on buying a home, including information on homebuyer's rights and how you can find out how much mortgage you can afford.

Common Questions from First-time Homebuyers

Information from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides answers to questions frequently asked by first-time homebuyers.

Home Buyer's Kit

Information on numerous issues of interest to home buyers including financing, inspections, appraisals and home owner's insurance.

Homes for Our Troops

Nonprofit organization that builds houses adapted to the needs of military personnel returning from duty with disabilities.

Housing & Mortgages for People with Disabilities

Guide for people with disabilities and their families provides information about and assistance with buying a home.

Questions & Answers About Buying a Home

Information from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development addresses questions such as "How do I know if I'm ready to purchase a home?" and "How do I begin the process of buying a home?"

Single Family Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Insured Mortgage Programs

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Web page provides links to various FHA insured mortgage related programs.

State Housing Finance Agencies

Information on State Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs), state-chartered authorities established to help meet the affordable housing needs of the residents of their states.

State by State Listing of Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs)

Contact information by state for HFAs, state-chartered authorities established to help meet the affordable housing needs of the residents of their states.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Housing Program

USDA Rural Development operates programs to help low income people buy and renovate housing in rural areas.

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Homeownership Centers

State by state listing of local HUD homeownership centers, which insure single family Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgages and oversee the selling of HUD homes.
  • The White House: President George W. Bush
  • USA.gov: The U.S. government's official web portal.