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   100 Questions & Answers About Buying A New Home (Separate Website)

By: U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development
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   2011 Referral Directory Legal Services and Other Resources This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Legal services and other resources for low-income Texans. 		  
   
   All about Home Equity Loans (Separate Website)
Answers frequently asked questions about home equity loans in Texas.
By: Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
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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.
By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin   		  
   
   Buying Your House: Settlement Costs and Helpful Information This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Federal Housing Administration-U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
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   Common Questions from First-time Homebuyers (Separate Website)

By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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   Fair Housing: Equal Opportunity for All This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Booklet covers the various aspects of the Fair Housing Act and the protections it provides.
By: U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development
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   Guidance for Homeowners (Separate Website)
This page provides information for people who already own homes.
By: U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development
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   Heating and Cooling Your Home (Separate Website)

By: Federal Trade Commission 		  
   
   Home Equity Loans: Borrowers Beware! (Separate Website)
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.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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   Home Improvement Tips (Separate Website)

By: Federal Trade Commission 		  
   
   Home Improvement: Watch Out for These Schemes This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Attorney General of Texas
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   How Reverse Mortgages Work (Separate Website)

By: Federal Trade Commission 		  
   
   How to Select a Lawyer This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: The State Bar of Texas 		  
   
   Insurance: Complaint Form for Real Estate Title Insurance (Separate Website)

By: Texas Department of Insurance
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   Insurance: Consumer Bill of Rights, Homeowners and Renters (Separate Website)

By: Texas Department of Insurance
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   Insurance: Complaint Form for Automobile, Home, Commercial Property (Separate Website)

By: Texas Department of Insurance
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   Insurance: Complaint Form for Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Health Insurance

By: Texas Department of State Health Services
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   Limited Scope Representation This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
A way for people with limited money to afford an attorney.
By: Legal Hotlines for Texans 		  
   
   Looking for the Best Mortgage: Shop, Compare, Negotiate (Separate Website)

By: Federal Trade Commission
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