Housing
Thinking about buying a house? Get informed about current interest rates and receive guidance from Consolidated Credit's housing team.
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Clearing the Down Payment Hurdle
Most renters say generating the down payment is their biggest barrier to homeownership. We offer two proven homebuying solutions to make that jump easier.
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Habitat for Humanity and Consolidated Credit: Building Homes and Wealth
In a first-time partnership, Consolidated Credit works with Habitat for Humanity to provide financial education to 25 soon-to-be homeowners.
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Consolidated Credit Partners with Nova Southeastern University for First-Ever “Housing Summit”
Over 300 Floridians are expected to attend Consolidated Credit's first homebuyer summit, hosted in partnership with Nova Southeastern University.
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Buying a Home: Consolidated Credit Clears Up the Complex Process
Elia Orellana had dreams of paying off her credit cards and buying a home, but didn't know where to start. With Consolidated Credit's help, she was able to accomplish both of her dreams.
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Consolidated Credit’s Homebuying Fair Makes Homeownership Possible – Even in Today’s Market
The annual event connecting South Floridians with realtors, mortgage lenders, and other market professionals is back — and more necessary than ever.
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Consolidated Credit Helps South Florida Renters Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance
Consolidated Credit’s housing counselors are helping South Florida renters understand and apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
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National Homeownership Month 2021: How Do Homebuyers Overcome the Home Affordability Gap?
For National Homeownership Month, we look at how homebuyers can overcome the biggest challenge in the market right now—home affordability.
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Foreclosure and Eviction Ban Extended through December 31
Homeowners and renters affected by COVID have more time to solve housing challenges, as foreclosures and eviction are halted for the rest of the year.
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Overcoming the Pitfalls of Home Buying in the New Normal
Ten housing and real estate experts explain how homebuyers can overcome new and common home buying pitfalls, to successfully buy a home in this new normal.
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Reverse Mortgage Guide for Navigating the COVID Crisis
Is now the right time for a reverse mortgage? How does the pandemic affect how they work? Find out how COVID-19 affects the process.
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Homeowner’s Guide to Navigating the COVID Crisis
Struggling homeowners have options during the COVID-19 pandemic. Understand the CARES Act, decide if a HELOC is a good idea right now, find out how to prep for the future, and more.
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Getting a Mortgage in the Age of COVID-19
Coronavirus shutdowns and recession fears are creating some bigger hurdles for homebuyers. Here’s what you need to know about getting a mortgage today.
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Consolidated Credit Hosts Fall Florida Homebuying Fair
If you’re a homebuyer looking to buy a home in 2019, join us for the Florida Homebuying Fair on Saturday, November 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Is Facebook Guilty of Fair Housing Discrimination?
HUD filed a formal complaint against Facebook for violating the Fair Housing Act. We explain what homebuyers need to know as they shop for homes online.
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Do You Have the Right Credit Score to Buy a House?
A new survey reveals how much credit is a barrier to first time homebuyers. But what's the right credit score to buy a house and how do you achieve it?
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Ending Confusion to Achieve Homeownership
Potential homebuyers are confused about the homebuying process and unaware of financial assistance programs that can help them achieve homeownership.
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New Reverse Mortgage Rules
New reverse mortgage rules from HUD on the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) Program could mean higher initial costs and less money available.
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Research of the Week: Millennial Home Improvement Bucks Tradition
America’s youngest homeowners balk at traditional financing sources. Are Millennial home improvement plans less effective due to lack of financing?
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Fannie Mae Student Loan Solutions Offer Path to Homeownership
If you want to buy a home, but student loan debt is holding you back, these new Fannie Mae student loan payment options may help you achieve homeownership.
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The Biggest Barriers to Homeownership
Student debt and high rent prices may seem like insurmountable barriers to homeownership, but there are programs available to help you overcome them.
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The Mortgage Lending Paradox
As the mortgage default rate nears zero, some believe it’s a sign lending standards are too strict. Here’s what homebuyers can do to get approval.
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HELOC Domino Effect
A study finds missed payments on a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) often lead to other delinquencies with primary mortgages and credit card debt.
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Right for Renting?
This map shows median rental costs in 50 U.S. cities. If rent is taking up more than one third of your budget, we have advice to achieve homeownership.
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