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"Top Ten Mistakes" That Prevent Successful Homeownership

HomeToday is designed to help individuals avoid mistakes or remove barriers that are considered pitfalls to successfully owning a home. They are:

  • Credit-related
  • Homebuying-related and
  • Homeowner-related

The HomeToday curriculum is designed to help participants change their behavior so they avoid these pitfalls.

"Top Ten Mistakes" That Prevent Successful Homeownership

Mistake #1: Unresolved credit issues
Mistake #2: New credit accounts opened
Mistake #3: Buying too much of a fixer-upper
Mistake #4: Buying a home without a professional inspection
Mistake #5: Not having sufficient funds at time of closing
Mistake #6: First payment default
Mistake #7: Lapse in homeowner's insurance coverage
Mistake #8: No savings for emergencies
Mistake #9: Unstable employment
Mistake #10: Not Asking For Help When You Need It!


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Orientation to Home Today
•   Program Background
•   What SUPPORT and INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES can I expect to receive by attending the HomeToday Seminars?
•   What are the participation requirements for the HomeToday Program?
•   "Top Ten Mistakes" That Prevent Successful Homeownership
•   Mistake #1: Unresolved credit issues
•   Mistake #2: New credit accounts opened
•   Mistake #3: Buying too much of a fixer-upper
•   Mistake #4: Buying a home without a professional inspection
•   Mistake #5: Not having sufficient funds at time of closing
•   Mistake #6: First payment default
•   Mistake #7: Lapse in homeowner's insurance coverage
•   Mistake #8: No savings for emergencies
•   Mistake #9: Unstable employment
•   Mistake #10: Not Asking For Help When You Need It!
•   Track Your Spending
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