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BEWARE Foreclosure Rescue Scams
The possibility of losing your home to foreclosure can be terrifying. The reality that scam artists are preying on the vulnerability of desperate homeowners is equally frightening. Many so-called foreclosure rescue companies or foreclosure assistance firms claim they can help you save your home. Learn more from HUD and the Federal Trade Commission.
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Are you ready to buy a home?
Ask yourself these questions: Do I have a steady income, pay my bills on time, have few long-term debts, and have money saved? If you answered "yes", you're probably ready.
Visit our Homeownership page.
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See how HUD funds benefit your community
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