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Deceptive Home Improvement Contractors Complaints
(Separate Website)
Information for home owners with HUD insured loans on avoiding deceptive home improvement contractors.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Spanish / Español
Does HUD Owe You a Refund?
(Separate Website)
Information and Fact Sheet regarding insured mortgages and whether you may be eligible for a HUD refund or share of any excess earnings from the FHA's Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund. Fact Sheet also available in PDF By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Spanish / Español
Disaster Housing Assistance Program (Video)
Information on the the Transitional Housing Closeout Program, the sucessor to the Disaster Housing Assistance Program. Video with captions.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing Counseling Agencies in Philadelphia
(Separate Website)
List of more than 30 housing counseling agencies that offer free counseling services to home owneres and buyers of homes in the City of Philadelphia. Eligibility requirements apply.
By: Philadelphia Office of Housing and Community Development
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
Buying a Home
(Separate Website)
Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association
Buying a Home
(Separate Website)
Information on the basic steps involved in buying a home.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Land Contracts
(Separate Website)
Information on land contracts - installment sale agreements for the sale of real estate.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Selling a Home
(Separate Website)
Information you should know when planning to sell your home.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Land Disputes with Neighbors
(Separate Website)
Information on common land disputes between neighbors.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Zoning
(Separate Website)
Information on zoning laws that might affect your home or neighborhood.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Considering a Home
(Separate Website)
Information for you to consider as you consider whether to own or rent your home.
By: Freddie Mac
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Spanish / Español
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