Homeownership
Legal Resources
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All about Home Equity Loans
Answers frequently asked questions about home equity loans in Texas. Content Detail
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- Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
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- Spanish / Español
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Avoid Tax Foreclosure if Elderly or Disabled
If you are 65 or older, or are disabled (defined as entitled to receive SSI payments from the federal gov't), then you are entitled to "defer" paying your property taxes and prevent a foreclosure sale by the government. Read More
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- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin
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Buying Your House: Settlement Costs and Helpful Information
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- Federal Housing Administration-U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
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- Spanish / Español
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Common Questions from First-time Homebuyers
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- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Fair Housing: Equal Opportunity for All
Booklet covers the various aspects of the Fair Housing Act and the protections it provides. Content Detail
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- U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development
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- Spanish / Español
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100 Questions & Answers About Buying A New Home
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- U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development
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Guidance for Homeowners
This page provides information for people who already own homes. Content Detail
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- U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development
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- Spanish / Español
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Home Equity Loans: Borrowers Beware!
Don't risk paying off unsecured loans (credit cards) with a loan secured by your home. If you really think you must borrow against your home, look out for these loan terms. Content Detail
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- Federal Trade Commission
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- Spanish / Español
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Home Improvement: Watch Out for These Schemes
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- Attorney General of Texas
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Insurance: Complaint Form for Automobile, Home, Commercial Property
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- Texas Department of Insurance
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Insurance: Complaint Form for Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Health Insurance
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- Texas Department of State Health Services
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Insurance: Consumer Bill of Rights, Homeowners and Renters
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- Texas Department of Insurance
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- Spanish / Español
