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Homeownership in Rural Iowa - To support their efforts to thrive in the 21st Century, America's rural communities need affordable housing, too. But the challenges can be even more complex than some faced in major metropolitan areas.



More From HUD
 -   Homebuyer's kit
 -   How much home can I afford?
 -   Let FHA loans help you
 -   Your money, your home
 -   How to buy a HUD home
 -   Homebuying videos
 -   FHA mortgage limits
 -   Settlement and closing costs
 -   More about owning a home
 -   Home improvements
 -   Refinancing home mortgages
 -   Reverse mortgages
 -   Help save my home
 -   Fair housing
 -   Approved mortgage lenders


Links
 -   Mortgage information from the Federal Reserve Bank
 -   Loan programs for veterans
 -   Is Homeownership right for you?
 -   Homesales.gov

 -   Housing counseling agencies  - free or low-cost counseling services for buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
 -   Assistance programs  - resources and programs to help you buy and maintain your home
 -   Home repairs  - money for home improvements and repairs
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.

Getting Started
 -   Education  - learn about buying and maintaining your home
 -   Predatory lending  - beware if you're buying or refinancing your home; don't become a victim of unfair lending practices

Buying a Home
 -   HUD homes for sale
 -   Homeownership vouchers  - some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program

Owning and Maintaining Your Home
 -   Avoiding foreclosure  - don't lose your home
 -   Make your home more energy efficient



Other Iowa Resources
 -   Housing resources for seniors
 -   Legal assistance
 -   Help with your utility bills
 -   Disaster relief and emergency assistance
 -   Health and environmental information  - safeguard your home and family
 -   Rural housing programs
 -   Iowa Housing and Finance Authority - helps provide safe, decent and affordable housing
 -   Iowa Real Estate Commission  - regulatory agency for real estate brokers and appraisers
 -   Iowa Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division - consumer education and advisories

 
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