Homeownership: Washington
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
- Homebuyer Education classes
Buying a Home
- Assistance programs - resources and programs to help you buy and maintain your home
- Foreclosed Homes for Sale
- Homeownership vouchers - some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
- Mortgage options
- Shop Before you Buy - Find an interest rate that suits your wallet, your situation and your community with the Consumer Financial Protection Board's Interest Rate Checker
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
- Home repairs - money for home improvements and repairs
- Avoid foreclosure - don't lose your home
- Make your home more energy efficient
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