Helpful Links for Homebuyers
Helpful links to resources on topics for homebuyers, homeowners, renters and more.
Homeownership
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Statewide coalition of housing counseling agencies in New York.
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Collection of resources on homeownership information and assistance, maintenance, and utilities.
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Affordable mortgage products for first-time homebuyters.
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HUD links homeowners to resources including FHA loans, homebuyer assistance, and more.
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NYC housing agency and homebuyer information, including housing lottery information in NYC.
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CNYCN helps homeowners with legal assistance matters, foreclosure prevention, and post-purchase homeownership.
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Information on identifying, reporting, and avoiding loan modification scams.
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Educational resources about considering and keeping your home.
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Guides on homeowners and tenants insurance, mortgage and foreclosure resources, homeowner related scams and fraud info, and disaster assistance resources. Includes insurance company license search tool.
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The Office of Financial Empowerment educates, empowers, and protects New Yorkers with low incomes. Guides on managing and saving money, debt and credit help, and finding counselors and classes.
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Current interest rates, explanation of loan options, closing checklist, and explanation of closing documents.
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Tips, instructional videos, and resource lists for homeownership and foreclosure prevention.
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Calculator tool to help determine if it’s better to rent or buy a home.
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Mobile app guide for the homebuying process with a dashboard, checklist, and financial calculators. Available on iOS and Android.
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Determine how much your monthly mortgage payments could be with this calculator.
Maintenance and Energy Efficiency
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Energy efficiency tips for homes and businesses.
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EPA program for energy efficiency, leading to cost savings. Certified energy efficient products and home improvement resources.
Social and Legal Services
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Free civil legal services fighting poverty and injustice.
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New York City non-emergency government services.
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New York State smoker's quitline.
Financial Literacy and Money Management
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Financial literacy education, calculators worksheets, checklists, and quizzes from the US Financial Literacy and Education Commission
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Nonprofit debt and consumer credit counseling organization
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Current market and banking rates and news.
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Guide to resources on understanding credit, credit ratings, debt management, and credit management for kids and teens.
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Take the CreditSmart online training course to help you achieve your financial and homeownership goals.
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Comprehensive guide for first time renters, particularly student renters, from BestColleges.com
Emergency Response and Disaster Prevention
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Official site of the National Flood Insurance Program. Includes community resources and tools to educate the public on the impact of flooding.
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Tools and resources to assist in preparing your home in the event of a disaster or emergency.
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Walkthrough for protecting your home from flood damage from Redfin.com.
Fair Housing
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The Federal Fair Housing Act covers a wide variety of types of housing discrimination that are deemed illegal. Learn more about housing rights and how to take action if you have experienced housing discrimination.
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In addition to the federal Fair Housing Act, there are other housing rights protected under the New York State and New York City laws. Learn more about protected classes.