100 Questions and Answers About Buying a New Home
Questions and answers have been carefully selected to give you a foundation of basic knowledge to become a first-time homebuyer.
Contributed by: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Last Reviewed: 06/02/2004
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Home Purchase, Improvement and Foreclosure
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Affordability Calculator
Allows you to calculate how much you can afford to spend on a home.
Contributed by: Ginnie Mae
Last Reviewed: 06/01/2004
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Home Purchase, Improvement and Foreclosure
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Buying a Home for low- and moderate- income Delawareans
DSHA offers numerous homeownership programs to low- and moderate- income Delawareans. For more detailed information on any of the programs, please contact the person listed.
Contributed by: Delaware State Housing Authority
Last Reviewed: 06/02/2004
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Home Purchase, Improvement and Foreclosure
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Buying vs. Renting
There are many advantages to buying a home versus renting one. Links to the Buy vs. Rent Comparison Chart, Buy vs. Rent Calculator, Loan Estimator, Housing Resources, and more.
Contributed by: Ginnie Mae
Last Reviewed: 05/27/2004
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Home Purchase, Improvement and Foreclosure
Landlord/Tenant
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Cancellation of Private Mortgage Insurance
If you put less than 20 percent down on a home mortgage, lenders often require you to have Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). The Homeowners Protection Act of 1998 establishes rules for automatic termination and borrower cancellation of PMI on home mortgages.
Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission
Last Reviewed: 06/02/2004
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Home Purchase, Improvement and Foreclosure
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Common Questions of First-time Homebuyers
Why should I buy, instead of rent? What are HUD homes? Can I become a homebuyer?
Contributed by: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Last Reviewed: 06/04/2003
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Home Purchase, Improvement and Foreclosure
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Foreclosure in Delaware
Mortgage foreclosure explained specifically under Delaware law.
Contributed by: Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, Inc.
Last Reviewed: 01/21/2004
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Home Purchase, Improvement and Foreclosure
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Home Loan Guaranty Services for Veterans and the Military
Contributed by: Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Last Reviewed: 01/21/2004
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Veterans Benefits
Home Purchase, Improvement and Foreclosure
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Home Repair Programs for low- and moderate-income Delawareans
DSHA offers numerous home rehabilitation programs to low- and moderate-income Delawareans.
Contributed by: Delaware State Housing Authority
Last Reviewed: 06/02/2004
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Home Purchase, Improvement and Foreclosure
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How to Buy a Manufactured Home
A Consumer's Guide to Today's Manufactured Home
Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission & Manufactured Housing Institute
Last Reviewed: 06/02/2004
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Mobile Home Parks
Home Purchase, Improvement and Foreclosure
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Know Your Rights as a Homebuyer
Before you start, there are many laws that protect you from scams, unnecessary expenses, and discrimination in the process of homebuying. Know your rights!
Contributed by: U. S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Last Reviewed: 06/02/2004
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Maintaining and Improving Your Home
Owning your own home is the American Dream…but you need to be prepared for its challenges. These tips, tricks, and other information can help make your experience as a homeowner a little easier.
Contributed by: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Last Reviewed: 06/02/2004
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Home Purchase, Improvement and Foreclosure
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Reverse Mortgages - Proceed With Care
Whether seeking money to pay for medical treatment, finance a home improvement, buy long-term care insurance, or supplement their income, many older Americans are turning to "reverse mortgages." If you're considering a reverse mortgage, it's important to understand how the loans work and what your rights and responsibilities are.
Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission
Last Reviewed: 01/21/2004
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Home Purchase, Improvement and Foreclosure
Credit
General, Elder Law
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