Homeownership: In the State of California
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:
Housing counseling agencies – free or low-cost counseling services for buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
Predatory lending – beware if you’re buying or refinancing your home; don’t become a victim of unfair lending practices
Buying a Home
Assistance programs – resources and programs to help you buy and maintain your home
Homeownership vouchers – some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
Home repairs – money for home improvements and repairs
Avoiding foreclosure – don’t lose your home
Make your home more energy efficient
Other California Resources
Disaster relief and emergency assistance
Health and environmental information – safeguard your home and family
California Department of Real Estate – regulatory agency for real estate brokers and appraisers
State consumer protection – consumer education and advisories
Foreclosure Clearinghouse – what local communities are doing
To see this more of this info go to this FHA web site:
http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=ca&topic=homeownership
