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Welcome to the Housing Information website, a project of Consumer Action. The Housing Information site is designed to help you make intelligent and cost-effective home-buying decisions by providing fact-based and unbiased information and tips.News
- May 24, 2012 Mortgage borrowers still underwater
- May 22, 2012 Where are the foreclosure deal millions going in your state?
- May 22, 2012 N.Y. investigates insurer payments to banks
- May 21, 2012 Borrowers passing up foreclosure reviews
- May 17, 2012 Mortgage principal reductions weighed for Fannie, Freddie
CA News & Special Reports
Consumer Action INSIDER – January 2012 In our first issue of the INSIDER for the New Year, we review our latest efforts in the various coalitions to which we belong. We cover the CFPB's latest meeting concerning financial education for the military community, and what to do when the "talent agency" says you're beautiful enough for prime time? These and other stories in our latest edition of the INSIDER. ( Friday, December 30, 2011 )
Five Recent Publications
Friday, April 13, 2012
ID Theft & Account Fraud - Lesson Plan (English). This updated packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 33-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. (Note: It is only available as a PDF file.)
Friday, April 13, 2012
ID Theft & Account Fraud - PowerPoint Training Slides (English). The ID Theft & Account Fraud Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Know the Signs of Housing Discrimination (Korean). 인종, 피부색, 종교, 성별, 국적, 가족 상황 혹은 장애 들을 이유로 주거 기회를 거부하는 것은 주거 차별이며 불법입니다. 만약 여러분이 임대주, 주택 판매인, 임대업자 등의 어떤 관행이 불법적인 것인지 알고 있을 경우 여러분은 자신이 주고 차별의 희생자가 아닌지 알 수 있고 자신의 권리를 보호할 수 있습니다. The denial of housing opportunities because of race, color, religion, sex, nationality, familial status or disability is housing discrimination, and it’s illegal. You can recognize if you are a victim of housing discrimination—and protect your rights—if you know what actions by landlords, sellers, lenders and others are against the law.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Cómo registrar una queja por discriminación en la vivienda. Las leyes de justicia en la vivienda protegen a inquilinos y compradores contra la discriminación. Si cree que ha sido víctima de discriminación en la vivienda, tiene el derecho de presentar ante HUD una queja sobre discriminación en la vivienda. Conocer el proceso para la presentación y resolución de quejas le ayudará a considerar sus opciones y tomar acción.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Know the Signs of Housing Discrimination (Chinese). The denial of housing opportunities because of race, color, religion, sex, nationality, familial status or disability is housing discrimination, and it’s illegal. You can recognize if you are a victim of housing discrimination—and protect your rights—if you know what actions by landlords, sellers, lenders and others are against the law.
Recommended Publications
Thursday, August 13, 2009
5 Tips for Shopping for a Mortgage. The Federal Reserve Board recommended 5 tips for shopping for a mortgage for consumers.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Foreclosure Rescue Scams. This brochure highlights common foreclosure rescue scams, and provides resources for Santa Cruz and Monterey County residents facing foreclosure or foreclosure rescue scams.
Monday, April 06, 2009
Foreclosure Mitigation Toolkit for Communities. The Federal Reserve Board of Governors created this "toolkit" to help communities assess the foreclosures in their areas, reach troubled homeowners, and provide support for displaced homeowners.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Faces of Foreclosure. Consumers Union created this series of short videos featuring the stories of people targeted by predatory lending practices and how they were forced by the bad mortgages to make difficult decisions.
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Your Home Inventory. You never know when a disaster may strike—but you can be prepared with a home inventory.
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