Housing Information
Buying a Home Publications List
Buying a Home Leader’s Guide (2009). The Buying a Home Leaderʼs Guide provides detailed information, written in question-and-answer format, to help teach potential homebuyers how to navigate the often complex process of purchasing a home. The guide covers such topics as how to choose a real estate professional, how to qualify for a mortgage, and what is involved in the settlement (closing) process. It also explains unfamiliar terms and provides tips and suggestions to help the purchase process go more smoothly.
Keeping Your Home (2008) (Chinese). 那些為了成功擁有住屋而去做計劃、訂預算以及有儲蓄的人，他們會有很高的＂居者有其屋＂機會並且將在幾年之後因為物業增值而建立財富．這本手冊涵蓋了房屋業主的理財責任及經營方法、如何保持和保護個人物業，以及如何增加及保留房屋凈值．
People who plan, budget and save for successful homeownership have a much better chance of keeping a roof over their heads and building wealth as property values increase over the years. This brochure covers the financial responsibilities of homeownership and how to manage them, how to maintain and protect your property, and how to build and preserve your home equity.
Keeping Your Home (2008). People who plan, budget and save for successful homeownership have a much better chance of keeping a roof over their heads and building wealth as property values increase over the years. This brochure covers the financial responsibilities of homeownership and how to manage them, how to maintain and protect your property, and how to build and preserve your home equity.
Successful Homeownership Leader’s Guide (2008). Buying a home is a major achievement. But successful homeownership does not begin and end when the closing documents are signed. This Leader’s Guide provides information and background to help you teach prospective, new and established homeowners what they need to know to be successful at homeownership.
No pierda su casa (2008). Las personas que planifican, hacen un presupuesto y ahorran para tener éxito como dueñas de casa tienen muchas más posibilidades de mantener su hogar e incrementar su patrimonio a medida que el valor de su propiedad aumente con los años. Este folleto explica las responsabilidades financieras de los propietarios de una vivienda y cómo administrar estas responsabilidades, cómo mantener y proteger su hogar, y cómo aumentar y conservar el valor líquido de su vivienda.
You Can Buy a Home - Seminar Lesson Plan. This PDF packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 22-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets.
True Life Stories. Homeownership is a primary path to achieving financial security, and homeownership helps communities remain stable. This publication, available in Spanish and English in the popular "novella" (comic book) style, addresses some of the key mortgage, lending and financial management issues faced by homeowners.
Temas De La Vida Real. La compra de una vivienda es un camino principal para alcanzar la seguridad
financiera y ayuda a que las comunidades permanezcan estables. Esta
publicación, disponible en español e inglés en el popular formato de
historieta, trata sobre los temas más importantes que los compradores de
viviendas enfrentan, como las hipotecas, asuntos de préstamos y manejo de
las finanzas.
You Can Buy a Home (2007)(Chinese). 購屋可說是你這輩子所做的最重大的一件事。在這本手冊中，我們專門為可能成為屋主的人提供一系列購屋要訣，包括購屋前的準備，預估購屋花費，尋找合適的房子，還擇合適的房屋抵押貸款比價及下訂單房屋。
Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you'll ever make. In this brochure, we cover key topics for potential homeowners, including preparing to buy a home, predicting homeownership costs, finding the right home, shopping for a mortgage and making an offer.
You can buy a home (2007). Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you'll ever make. In this brochure, we cover key topics for potential homeowners, including preparing to buy a home, predicting homeownership costs, finding the right home, shopping for a mortgage and making an offer.
Sí puede comprar una casa (2007). La compra de una vivienda es una de las compras más importantes en la vida. Este folleto trata sobre los temas más importantes para los posibles compradores de una vivienda, incluyendo cómo hacer la compra de una casa, cómo anticipar los costos de ser propietario, cóm encontrar el hogar ideal, cómo comparar préstamos hipotecarios y hacer una oferta.
Before You Buy a Home (2006). Checklist of items for homebuyers who have already found a home they wish to buy. Topics include checking neighborhoods, verifying building permits, using a home inspector, and considering all costs of homeownership.
Before You Add Someone To Your Title (2006). There are just a few valid reasons to amend your homeownership by adding another person’s name to the title to your home. This is also called transferring title. If you transfer all or part of your ownership to another person, you lose control.
Inspection reports. Home inspection and hazard reports detail existing and potential problems with the home or property you are considering. These reports can help you decide whether repairs or mitigations (cures or preventative efforts) are needed.
Informes de inspección. Las inspecciones y los informes de peligros detallan problemas existentes y potenciales de la vivienda o propiedad que usted está considerando adquirir. También pueden ayudarle a decidir si es necesario hacer reparaciones o mitigaciones (curas o prevenciones).
Compra de una casa. Hoja informativa que discute varios puntos importantes que se deben considerar antes de comprar una casa, como si está o no a su alcance y si usted tiene todos los permisos necesarios para las reparaciones y mejoras.
Antes de incluir a otra persona en su título de propiedad. Hoja informativa que describe varios puntos que se deben considerar antes de incluir a otra persona en el título de propiedad de su vivienda, como el hecho de que se está otorgando derechos de propiedad y control a otra persona.
