Resources: To Go From Renting to Owning

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want a home with more space, a different area. Maybe you want to live under your own roof & rules. Or maybe you want to stop paying the landlord’s bills and get the tax advantages for yourself. Whatever it is, what you know can make all the difference in how you get there. The sooner you know can make all the difference with when you get there.

HUD Counseling

Approved Housing Counseling has been helping consumers across America make informed housing decisions for more than 50 years. Wherever you are in the housing process, the nationwide network of HUD-approved housing counseling agencies is here for you -- providing insights and answers you need to make the choices that are right for you

PA Housing Finance Agency

PHFA offers home purchase and refinance loans to qualified borrowers throughout the Commonwealth. What you choose will depend on your individual situation.The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA or the Agency) offers home purchase loans with competitive interest rates and lower fees. In addition to the PHFA first mortgage, some applicants may qualify for downpayment and/or closing cost through one of our many assistance programs.

Philly First Home

The City of Philadelphia wants you to be a successful homeowner!

We are offering a homebuyer assistance grant of up to $10,000 (or 6% of the home’s purchase price, whichever is lower) to assist first-time homebuyers reduce the principal, cover down payment and loan closing costs.

Whatever it is, the way you write your story can make all the difference.