Buying a Home
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Frequently aksed questions about the steps involved in buying a home.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Buying a Home in Oregon
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Information about programs that can help you with buying a home in Oregon.
By: Oregon Housing & Community Services
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Home Buying Guide
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Information about buying a home. Other guides available on this website inclue: Borrowing Basics, Mortgage Guide, and Credit Guide.
By: Fannie Mae Foundation
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Looking for the Best Mortgage
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Basic information about how to get the best mortgage for your situation.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Property Tax Deferrals
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Information about postponing the payment of property taxes for disabled and senior citizens.
By: Oregon Department of Revenue
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Veteran's Property Tax Exemption
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Disabled veterans or surviving spouses of veterans may be able to exempt part of their home's assessed value from real property taxes.
By: Oregon Department of Revenue
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Liens on Property
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General information about liens that can be placed against your property.
By: Oregon State Bar
Avoiding Home Equity Scams
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Information about common loan scams that could result in your losing your home.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Avoiding Predatory Lenders
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Suggestions to help you get a fair loan at reasonable rates.
By: AARP
Home Equity Loans: 3 Day Cancellation Rule
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When you apply for a personal loan and use your home to guarantee repayment, a federal credit law gives you three days to reconsider a signed credit agreement and cancel the deal without penalty. Learn more here.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Home Equity Loans: Borrowers Beware!
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How to protect yourself against losing your home to abusive lending practices.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Reverse Mortgages
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Information about the most common reverse mortgage plans and the benefits and drawbacks of each plan.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Saving Your Home From Foreclosure Information that may help you save your home from foreclosure.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Foreclosure
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A foreclosure is a procedure to remove a person's rights to own and possess real property, including a house. Find out more here.
By: Oregon State Bar
Foreclosure Prevention Information Session Foreclosure Prevention Information Session
Every Wednesday, from 5:30 pm ? 6:30 pm at Baltazar Ortiz Center, 6736 NE Killingsworth St.
A free information session presented by Hacienda CDC, a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency, explaining the federal foreclosure prevention program called "Making Home Affordable." We will help you through the process of making in making an informed decision about the future of your home.
Cost: Free.
Languages: English and Spanish
To register, call Luke Bonham, 503-961-6413
Website: http://www.haciendacdc.org/Programs/foreclosureprevention.html
By: Hacienda CDC
How to Avoid Foreclosure
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Steps you can take to avoid foreclosure.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Getting Back Your Security Deposit & Personal Property
Can Small Claims Court Help Tenants?
Information about how renters can use small claims court when there are problems with the landlord. (An excerpt from the Landlord-Tenant Law in Oregon booklet. )
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Exempt Oregon Wages, Money, and Property A list of wages, funds, and property that are exempt from collection in Oregon and instructions on How to File a Challenge to Garnishment
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Getting Your Security Deposit Back After You Leave
Find out how to get your refundable security deposit returned to you after you move. (An excerpt from the Landlord-Tenant Law in Oregon booklet)
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Getting Your Things Back After You Move
Information about what happens if you leave things behind after you move. (An excerpt from the Landlord-Tenant Law in Oregon booklet.)
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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