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Buying A Home - This page from the Department of Housing and Urban Development has great information about
buying a home. common questions asked; homebuyer's rights; how much mortgage can you afford. |
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Buying
Assets from FDIC: Real Estate Sales - The FDIC sells a wide variety of real estate,
including properties in the affordable housing program. A list of properties available for sale is updated
weekly. |
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Common
Questions from First-time Homebuyers - Answers to questions like: Should I buy or
rent? What are HUD Homes? Should I use a real estate broker? and much more. |
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FAQ's About
Buying Hud Homes - This page lists frequently asked questions about purchasing HUD
homes. |
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Ginnie Mae - Ginnie Mae's
mission is to promote accessibility to affordable housing for all Americans. They have helped to finance homeownership
opportunities for 24.5 million families. |
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Homes for Sale by the U. S.
Government - The HomeSales.gov web site provides current information about single
family homes for sale by the U.S. Federal Government. These previously owned homes are for sale by public auction or other
method depending on the property. |
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HUD Mortgage
Glossary - This page lists common terms used when looking for a
mortgage. |
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Know Your Rights -
Consumer Information - HUD is on your side when it comes to protecting your rights as
a consumer. That's why we want you to have this important information. |
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Office of Federal Housing
Enterprise Oversight (OFHE) - OFHEO promotes housing and a strong economy by
ensuring the safety and soundness of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and fostering the strength and vitality of the nation's
housing finance system. |
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Send a Question to Ginnie
Mae - So many individuals and families dream of having a house of their own, but many
wonder how they could ever afford it. At Ginnie Mae our mission is to promote accessibility to affordable housing for all
Americans. This page is an online form to ask questions or comments online. |
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Special Sales Announcement: Real Estate Sales - This page lists real estate sales
announcements from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. |
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USPS -
MoversGuide.com - This site allows you to change your address officially with the
United States Postal Service, organize and plan moving tasks, obtain government and community information, get tips and
advice on moving, and purchase move-related products and services without leaving your home. |
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Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move - The Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) regulations protect consumers on interstate moves and define the rights and responsibilities
of consumers and household goods carriers (movers). This site provides information about your rights and responsibilities as
a shipper of household goods. |
| Private Resources |
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Consumer Home Buying Guides - Four consumer-focused guides to various
stages of the home buying process. Developed by Fannie Mae Foundation, these guides deliver practical, specific and
concise information in a user-friendly format. |
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Fannie Mae - Fannie Mae
provides financial products and services that make it possible for low-, moderate- and middle-income families to
buy homes of their own. Since Fannie Mae has helped more than 30 million families achieve the American dream of
homeownership. |
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Freddie Mac - Freddie
Mac purchases mortgages from lenders and packages them into securities that are sold to investors. By doing so, we
ultimately provide homeowners and renters with lower housing costs and better access to home financing. |
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Grants and
Fellowships - The Fannie Mae Foundation nurtures community growth and development
through a variety of grants and fellowships each year. This is a great resource for members of the community and its
supporting organizations; the Foundation offers a variety of grants, fellowships, and awards programs. |
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Home Loan Learning
Center - A comprehensive, unbiased resource for prospective home buyers. You'll find
tools, tips and information on getting a mortgage that is right for you. |
