A Guide To Housing in West Virginia PDF Version

Guide Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Rent or Own: How to Make a Decision
  • To Rent or To Buy?
  • Deciding Where to Live
  • Features of Your Home
  • Working with a Realtor
  • Filing a Complaint
  • Safety Tips
  • How to Prepare for an Emergency
• Examining your Finances
  • Creating a Budget
  • What Can You Afford?
  • How's Your Credit?
  • Fixing Your Credit
  • A Warning About Credit Cards
  • Why Save?
• Renting
  • Tenant Rights and Responsibilities
  • Fair Housing
  • Section 8
  • Section 504
• Buying A House
  • Making an Offer
  • Understanding Mortgages
  • Payments and Escrows
  • Housing Assistance Programs
  • Before Closing
  • After You Get the Keys
• Building A New Home
  • What to Build?
  • Designing Your Home
  • Finding Land
  • Finding a Builder
  • Permits & Inspections
• Resources
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Housing Counseling Agencies
  • Social Security Offices
  • Housing Authorities
  • Consumer Credit Counseling Services
  • Publications
  • Agencies
  • Safety and Evacuation Resources
• Worksheets/Checklists
  • Monthly Income Worksheet
  • Monthly Expenses Worksheet
  • Safety & Accessibility Checklist

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