By Paul McLaughlin on June 12, 2019 in General Information
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By Richard Patterson on May 23, 2019 in General Information
As a Housing Counselor, I work every day to educate and coach clients who are looking to buy their first home. They come to me eagerly hoping to claim their piece of the American Dream of homeownership. My goal is to discover where they financially are today – strengths and weaknesses – then[...]
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By Paul McLaughlin on September 28, 2018 in Success Stories
Homeownership was a goal for Jackie and Mike Thompson while renting an apartment in Concord. However, they were not certain about how prepared they were and were still just thinking about the possibility. In August 2017, they participated in HOMEteam’s Financial Literacy workshop series, followed by an eight-hour First-Time Home Buyer seminar in[...]
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By Paul McLaughlin on June 1, 2017 in General Information
It’s not looking good for homeownership these days. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 63.7 percent of households owned their homes at the end of 2016, down from a peak of 69.2 percent in 2004. While there have been small increases in recent quarters, the homeownership trend since the financial crisis continues to[...]
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By rtufts on February 28, 2017 in General Information
Saving for a down payment and escalating home prices are two reasons that make it difficult for low income homebuyers to purchase a home. Did you know that the USDA 502-Direct loan program solves these issues and more for homebuyers? Designed for low income families purchasing homes in rural areas, this loan offers[...]
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