English Library: Housing

Some of the following CA publications are available in bulk for non-profit or government agencies to distribute for educational purposes. Further info can be found on the How To Order Publications page.

Reverse Mortgages: Are They for You?

Library: English | Reverse Mortgages: Are They for You? . Older homeowners may be able to borrow against their equity by taking a reverse mortgage. This publication provides an overview of how reverse mortgages work and what you need to look out for when considering a reverse mortgage. Category: Housing Home Financing on Oct 23, 2009

 
What to know if you rent

Library: English | What to know if you rent A guide to landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities. This publication provides a general overview of what tenants need to know when renting or leasing an apartment or a home. Category: Housing on Oct 23, 2009

 
Buying a Home Leader’s Guide (2009)

Library: English | Buying a Home Leader’s Guide (2009) . The Buying a Home Leaderʼs Guide provides detailed information, written in question-and-answer format, to help teach potential homebuyers how to navigate the often complex process of purchasing a home. The guide covers such topics as how to choose a real estate professional, how to qualify for a mortgage, and what is involved in the settlement (closing) process. It also explains unfamiliar terms and provides tips and suggestions to help the purchase process go more smoothly. Category: Housing Buying a Home Home Financing on Sep 16, 2009

 
Keeping Your Home

Library: English | Keeping Your Home . People who plan, budget and save for successful homeownership have a much better chance of keeping a roof over their heads and building wealth as property values increase over the years. This brochure covers the financial responsibilities of homeownership and how to manage them, how to maintain and protect your property, and how to build and preserve your home equity. Category: Insurance Housing Buying a Home Housing Insurance on Nov 06, 2008

 
Successful Homeownership Leader’s Guide

Library: English | Successful Homeownership Leader’s Guide Protect your Greatest Investment. Buying a home is a major achievement. But successful homeownership does not begin and end when the closing documents are signed. This Leader’s Guide provides information and background to help you teach prospective, new and established homeowners what they need to know to be successful at homeownership. Category: Insurance Housing Buying a Home Housing Insurance on Nov 06, 2008

 
Successful Homeownership - Seminar Lesson Plan & Class Activities

Library: English | Successful Homeownership - Seminar Lesson Plan & Class Activities . This PDF packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 20-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. Category: Insurance Housing Buying a Home Housing Insurance on Nov 06, 2008

 
Successful Homeownership - Powerpoint Training Slides

Library: English | Successful Homeownership - Powerpoint Training Slides . The Successful Homeownership Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section. Category: Insurance Housing Buying a Home Housing Insurance on Nov 06, 2008

 
You Can Buy a Home - Powerpoint Training Slides

Library: English | You Can Buy a Home - Powerpoint Training Slides . This Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section. Category: Housing Buying a Home Home Financing on Nov 12, 2007

 
You Can Buy a Home - Seminar Lesson Plan

Library: English | You Can Buy a Home - Seminar Lesson Plan . This PDF packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 22-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. Category: Housing Buying a Home Home Financing on Nov 12, 2007

 
True Life Stories

Library: English | True Life Stories . Homeownership is a primary path to achieving financial security, and homeownership helps communities remain stable. This publication, available in Spanish and English in the popular "novella" (comic book) style, addresses some of the key mortgage, lending and financial management issues faced by homeowners. Category: Money Management Housing Buying a Home Home Financing on Aug 15, 2007

 
 

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