On Wednesday, May 16th, we released two reports on the impact HUD-approved housing counseling has for those families who purchase their first homes and those struggling to prevent foreclosure. In both studies, we found housing counseling significantly improved the likelihood homeowners remained in their homes. Specifically, we found that 35 percent of participants became homeowners [...]
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It’s time for the weekly online resources round-up. This week, we bring you a comprehensive list of resources by topic from USA.gov. You’re going to want to bookmark these resources. Benefits, Grants, and Financial Aid Government grants, money, loans, financial aid, funding, social services, income security, Social Security… Consumer Protection Identity theft, fraud, scams, recalls, [...]
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In a recent installment of the White House White Board, Brian Deese, Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, explained how President Obama’s mortgage refinancing proposal would make it much easier for millions of American homeowners to refinance their mortgage and save hundreds of dollars every month. Take a look at the video below: [...]
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If you ask people what Earth Day or protecting the environment means to them, you’ll most likely get a different answer every time. I’m someone who spends any chance I get in my garden, hands in dirt planting new flowers and plants. For me, Earth Day means celebrating and preserving our planet’s natural wonders no [...]
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No parents should ever have to explain to their children that they no longer have a safe and secure place to call a home. As a mother of two young children, my heart goes out to families who are experiencing homelessness. I’m proud of the work the Obama Administration and HUD are doing to end [...]
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