Additional Home Buying Information

Foreclosure Information

The following websites offer home foreclosure information to help you prevent foreclosure. You can also click here to enroll in our Facing Foreclosure course, which provides complete foreclosure education.

Organizations Providing Foreclosure Services
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):
www.hud.gov

HOPE NOW:
www.hopenow.com

National Foundation for Credit Counseling:
www.nfcc.org

The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act and Debt Cancellation
www.irs.gov

Search for Foreclosure Properties
Fannie Mae:
www.homepath.com

HUD:
portal.hud.gov

Green Your Home

The below websites offer green home tips and additional information on green homes. You can also check out our Green Homes course. Click here to enroll.

Carbon Footprint Calculator
www.epa.gov
www.footprintnetwork.org

Energy Saving Tips
www.energystar.gov

How to Conserve Water
www.epa.gov

How to Read an Energy Guide Label
www.ftc.gov

Get a Home Energy Audit
www.energysavers.gov

Green Education for Real Estate Agents
Are you a real estate agent or broker interested in learning how to make your home listings more profitable? Visit www.thegreenovationinstitute.com to learn about green renovations and how to implement these home renovations on your properties.

Home Inspection Questions?

For a list of important questions to ask a home inspector, go to www.hud.gov. For information about lead based paint and lead exposure, go to www.epa.gov/lead. Then click here to enroll in our home inspection course, Inspect the Home.

Predatory Lending Information

Are you a predatory lending victim? If so, contact one of the below organizations to file a complaint. Then click here to enroll in our Protect Yourself from Predatory Lending course.

Predatory Lending Help
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:
www.hud.gov

Better Business Bureau:
www.bbb.org

Federal Reserve:
www.federalreserveconsumerhelp.gov

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency:
www.occ.treas.gov

Free Copy of Credit Report

Go to www.annualcreditreport.com to access your free annual credit report. Then click here to enroll in our Understand Your Credit course, which provides credit report and credit score understanding.