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	100 Questions & Answers About Buying A New Home (Separate Website) By: U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development Read this in: Spanish / Español


	2011 Referral Directory Legal Services and Other Resources Legal services and other resources for low-income Texans. By: Texas Lawyers Care


	All about Home Equity Loans (Separate Website) Answers frequently asked questions about home equity loans in Texas. By: Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner Read this in: Spanish / Español


	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 (Separate Website) By: Federal Housing Administration-U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Common Questions from First-time Homebuyers (Separate Website) By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Fair Housing: Equal Opportunity for All (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 Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Guidance for Homeowners (Separate Website) This page provides information for people who already own homes. By: U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development Read this in: Spanish / Español


	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 Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Home Improvement Tips (Separate Website) By: Federal Trade Commission


	Home Improvement: Watch Out for These Schemes (Separate Website) By: Attorney General of Texas Read this in: Spanish / Español


	How Reverse Mortgages Work (Separate Website) By: Federal Trade Commission


	How to Select a Lawyer (Separate Website) By: The State Bar of Texas


	Insurance: Complaint Form for Real Estate Title Insurance (Separate Website) By: Texas Department of Insurance Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Insurance: Consumer Bill of Rights, Homeowners and Renters (Separate Website) By: Texas Department of Insurance Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Insurance: Complaint Form for Automobile, Home, Commercial Property (Separate Website) By: Texas Department of Insurance Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Insurance: Complaint Form for Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Health Insurance By: Texas Department of State Health Services Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Limited Scope Representation 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 Read this in: Spanish / Español


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