REAL ESTATE RESOURCES

Think of this as your one stop shop for all of the links and information you need to have and know when it comes to real estate!

Fannie Mae – Government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) with a mission to provide liquidity, stability, and affordability to the U.S. housing and mortgage markets (As if we had to tell you!).

Freddie Mac – Government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) with a mission to provide liquidity, stability, and affordability to the U.S. housing and mortgage markets (Wait – aren’t they the same as Fannie Mae? YEP, sure are).

Real Estate Glossary of Terms – YOU need to be able to speak with the professionals and understand what the terms they use actually mean. Don’t just nod your head like you know what’s going on.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Official Website

Rent vs. Buy Calculator will help you determine if Renting or Buying is right for you.

The Home Loan Learning Center provides step-by-step information on how to become financially literate.

Homeownership Preservation Foundation is an independent nonprofit that provides HUD-approved counselors dedicated to helping homeowners.

HOPE NOW™ is an alliance between HUD approved mortgage market participants that provides free foreclosure prevention assistance.

National Foundation for Credit Counseling provides high-quality financial education and counseling services.

NeighborWorks America offers resources for foreclosure prevention professionals.

National Consumer Law Center: Concerns for Older Americans provides steps that advocates can take to help prevent foreclosure.