Many people think buying a home is out of reach. It's not. The government can help you.
HUD would like to help. HUD, short for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, is a government agency created to make the American dream of home
ownership a real possibility for everyone. And that includes you.
Since 1934, they've been putting Americans, millions of them, through the doors of their own
homes. they do it by making home buying easier and more affordable. You see, HUD owns
homes in many communities throughout the U.S., and offer them for sale at attractive prices
and economical terms.
So that home you've been dreaming about just may be one you buy from HUD. But whether
you decide on a HUD Home or not, you can use this guide to take you step by step through
each stage of finding and buying your own home.
This guide contains information on the following:
INTRODUCTION
A WORD ABOUT HUD HOMES
OWNING A HOME OF YOUR OWN
HOW MUCH HOME CAN YOU AFFORD
MORTGAGE PAYMENT CALCULATOR
THERE'S A HUD HOME WITH YOUR NAME ON IT
BEGINNING TO MAKE IT ON YOUR OWN
DIFFERENT LOANS FOR DIFFERENT HOME BUYERS
HUD BRINGS YOUR UP-FRONT COSTS DOWN
CHECKING IT OUT BEFORE YOU CHECK IN
THE FINISH LINE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT HUD HOMES
A WORD ABOUT LEAD BASED PAINT
TERMS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Buy low and sell high
Offers the opportunity to make an incredible income