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
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Housing counseling agencies
- free or low-cost counseling services for buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
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Predatory lending
- beware if you're buying or refinancing your home; don't become a victim of unfair lending practices
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Buying a Home
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
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