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Housing Topic: Buying Home
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News & Headlines
- January 19, 2008 Want to refinance: Don't sit around.
- December 12, 2007 Donald Trump spins in foreclosure game.
- December 08, 2007 Home buying: Up pops a higher price tag.
- October 20, 2007 Vultures circle over distressed properties.
- October 02, 2007 HUD sued over down-payment rule.
CA News & Special Reports
Winter 2006: Housing Report Consumer Action News takes an in-depth look at some important housing topics, including predatory lending, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan reform and the controversial "exotic" mortgages as well as stories to help people consider whether they should buy a home or continue to rent, and… ( Tuesday, December 12, 2006 )
BookNotes
The New Complete Book of Home Buying The New Complete Book of Home Buying can help you find the best houses and avoid the lemons in today'schanging housing market. Information is offered on how to use the Internet effectively, whether to buy a new or existing home and what to watch for…
How to Buy a Home It's hard to think about buying a home, especially if you are a newcomer who lacks the knowledge of the U.S. housing market or the language skills to handle negotiations. Where do you begin? How do you know if you're ready? What forms must you…
Events Calendar
- October 23, 2006 Summit on Housing Assistance for Hurricane Victims in Gulf Coast. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), in conjunction with NeighborWorks® America, will hold a three-day summit in New Orleans on October 23-25 to discuss housing-related challenges and opportunities faced in the Gulf Coast states affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Wilma and Rita. The meeting will bring…
Publications
Sunday, September 16, 2007
The Keys to Homeownership (2007) (Vietnamese) You Can Buy a Home. Mua nhà là một trong những mua sắm quan trọng nhất của quý vị. Trong cẩm nang này, chúng ta bàn đến những chủ đề chính cho người chủ gia cư tương lai, kể cả sự chuẩn bị cho việc mua nhà, dự đoán phí tổn nhà cửa, tìm đúng căn nhà, chọn lựa nợ nhà và đề nghị mua.
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.
Friday, July 13, 2007
The Keys to Homeownership (2007)(Korean) You can buy a home. 주택 구입은 여러분 생애에 있어서 가장 중요한 구매 중 하나입니다. 이 소책자는 주택 구입 준비, 예상 주택 소유 비용, 적합한 주택 찾기, 모기지론 받기, 그리고 구입 절차 등의 예비 주택 소유주를 위한 중요 정보에 대해 설명하고 있습니다.
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.
Friday, July 13, 2007
The Keys to Homeownership (2007)(Chinese) You Can Buy a Home. 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.
Friday, July 13, 2007
The Keys to Homeownership (2007) You can buy a home. 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.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
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.