Doing it Right: Hiring a Licensed Contractor
The video guides consumers through the process of selecting, hiring and managing a contractor including: how to verify a contractor's credentials, what to include in the written contract How to prevent common disputes, and where to go if problems arise.
PILP Public Benefits Advocate's Guides
Advocate's Guides to the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program, CalWORKs Homeless Assistance, and CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HDAP, HA, and HSP). The guides including program information, practical tips, and client fliers to improve access to and awareness of these programs.
PILP Public Benefits Advocate's Guides
Advocate's Guides to the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program, CalWORKs Homeless Assistance, and CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HDAP, HA, and HSP). The guides including program information, practical tips, and client fliers to improve access to and awareness of these programs.
Reverse Mortgages
Info about how reverse mortgages work, types of reverse mortgages available, and how to get the best deal on a reverse mortgage.
5 Tips for Dealing with a Home Equity Line Freeze or Reduction
A step-by-step guide on what to do when your lender changes your home equity line of credit.
Mortgage Relief Scams
Information about fraudulent foreclosure rescue scams and where to find help.
PILP Public Benefits Advocate's Guides
Advocate's Guides to the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program, CalWORKs Homeless Assistance, and CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HDAP, HA, and HSP). The guides including program information, practical tips, and client fliers to improve access to and awareness of these programs.
Using the Services of a Mortgage Broker
The purpose of this booklet is to provide basic information about using the services of a mortgage broker, which may assist you in making an informed decision when seeking a home loan
Homeowner's bill of rights
The California Homeowner Bill of Rights is a set of laws that provide protections to homeowners who are facing foreclosure.
Protecting Consumers in Homeowner Associations
The Office of the Attorney General has limited, discretionary authority to intervene on behalf of homeowners who are denied certain prescribed rights provided by the California Corporations Code.
Foreclosure Rescue Scams
This resource has some things you can do to avoid being the victim of a foreclosure scam. For a referral to a housing counselor near you, contact HUD at (800) 569-4287 (TTY: (800) 877-8339).
Homeowner's bill of rights
The California Homeowner Bill of Rights is a set of laws that provide protections to homeowners who are facing foreclosure.
Before you Rent Checklist
Finding a place to rent can be a challenge. You will have a better chance of success if you plan ahead. Here are some important tips to remember before you rent:
Rental Listing DRE Consumer Alert
A statewide Consumer Alert for anyone looking for rental housing, after seeing an increase in identity theft scams.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
ADR Types and Benefits. The Judicial Council of California has created a video series with descriptions of different kinds of dispute resolution and where each might be helpful.
Before you Rent Checklist
Finding a place to rent can be a challenge. You will have a better chance of success if you plan ahead. Here are some important tips to remember before you rent:
Frequently Asked Questions about Home Insurance Claims
What should my first steps be? What does the Additional Living Expense (ALE) part of my policy cover? Will my insurer cover the cost if I live in a trailer during reconstruction? Who is responsible for clearing the debris from my lot and is that covered under my policy? How can I get a fair claim settlement? What are my legal rights in California? The insurance company will only pay according to its "pricing guidelines"?
Hiring Contractors After Disasters
Rebuilding after a natural disaster. How to check a contractor's license status and history.
PILP Public Benefits Advocate's Guides
Advocate's Guides to the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program, CalWORKs Homeless Assistance, and CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HDAP, HA, and HSP). The guides including program information, practical tips, and client fliers to improve access to and awareness of these programs.
Rental Listing DRE Consumer Alert
A statewide Consumer Alert for anyone looking for rental housing, after seeing an increase in identity theft scams.
Using the Services of a Mortgage Broker
The purpose of this booklet is to provide basic information about using the services of a mortgage broker, which may assist you in making an informed decision when seeking a home loan
Getting Your Mortgage Company To Release Insurance Proceeds
Why can't I just deposit and use my insurance checks? Will the mortgage company pay me interest on the insurance proceeds they are holding?
Homeowner's bill of rights
The California Homeowner Bill of Rights is a set of laws that provide protections to homeowners who are facing foreclosure.
Foreclosure Rescue Scams
This resource has some things you can do to avoid being the victim of a foreclosure scam. For a referral to a housing counselor near you, contact HUD at (800) 569-4287 (TTY: (800) 877-8339).
Mortgage Relief Scams
Information about fraudulent foreclosure rescue scams and where to find help.
Rental Listing DRE Consumer Alert
A statewide Consumer Alert for anyone looking for rental housing, after seeing an increase in identity theft scams.
Housing Counseling Agencies
HUD-Certified Housing counselors throughout the country can provide advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures, and credit issues. Housing counselors throughout the country can provide advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, forbearances, foreclosures, and credit issues. This list will show you several approved agencies in your area. The counseling agencies on this list are approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and they can offer independent advice, often at little or no cost to you. There is also a list of nationwide HUD-approved counseling agencies .
A Guide for Purchasing Your Mobilehome Park
The booklet describes generally the steps involved in the resident purchase of a mobilehome park, points out some problems common to resident purchase and provides information which is designed to help you understand your role in the process.
First-Time Homebuyers
CalHFA offers below-market interest rate first mortgage programs and a variety of down payment assistance programs to eligible first-time homebuyers.
Hiring Professional Help for an Insurance Claim
Information and tips on finding professional help for an insurance claim due to natural disaster.
Using the Services of a Mortgage Broker
The purpose of this booklet is to provide basic information about using the services of a mortgage broker, which may assist you in making an informed decision when seeking a home loan
Housing Counseling Agencies
HUD-Certified Housing counselors throughout the country can provide advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures, and credit issues. Housing counselors throughout the country can provide advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, forbearances, foreclosures, and credit issues. This list will show you several approved agencies in your area. The counseling agencies on this list are approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and they can offer independent advice, often at little or no cost to you. There is also a list of nationwide HUD-approved counseling agencies .
How to Calculate Value of Real Estate and Property
How to figure out the market value of real estate. This may be helpful for qualifying for some public benefits, estate planning, and planning to sell a home or real estate.
A Guide for Purchasing Your Mobilehome Park
The booklet describes generally the steps involved in the resident purchase of a mobilehome park, points out some problems common to resident purchase and provides information which is designed to help you understand your role in the process.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
ADR Types and Benefits. The Judicial Council of California has created a video series with descriptions of different kinds of dispute resolution and where each might be helpful.
Before you Rent Checklist
Finding a place to rent can be a challenge. You will have a better chance of success if you plan ahead. Here are some important tips to remember before you rent:
Doing it Right: Hiring a Licensed Contractor
The video guides consumers through the process of selecting, hiring and managing a contractor including: how to verify a contractor's credentials, what to include in the written contract How to prevent common disputes, and where to go if problems arise.
First-Time Homebuyers
CalHFA offers below-market interest rate first mortgage programs and a variety of down payment assistance programs to eligible first-time homebuyers.
Foreclosure Rescue Scams
This resource has some things you can do to avoid being the victim of a foreclosure scam. For a referral to a housing counselor near you, contact HUD at (800) 569-4287 (TTY: (800) 877-8339).
Frequently Asked Questions about Home Insurance Claims
What should my first steps be? What does the Additional Living Expense (ALE) part of my policy cover? Will my insurer cover the cost if I live in a trailer during reconstruction? Who is responsible for clearing the debris from my lot and is that covered under my policy? How can I get a fair claim settlement? What are my legal rights in California? The insurance company will only pay according to its "pricing guidelines"?
Getting Your Mortgage Company To Release Insurance Proceeds
Why can't I just deposit and use my insurance checks? Will the mortgage company pay me interest on the insurance proceeds they are holding?
Hiring Contractors After Disasters
Rebuilding after a natural disaster. How to check a contractor's license status and history.
Hiring Professional Help for an Insurance Claim
Information and tips on finding professional help for an insurance claim due to natural disaster.
Homeowner's bill of rights
The California Homeowner Bill of Rights is a set of laws that provide protections to homeowners who are facing foreclosure.
Mortgage Relief Scams
Information about fraudulent foreclosure rescue scams and where to find help.
PILP Public Benefits Advocate's Guides
Advocate's Guides to the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program, CalWORKs Homeless Assistance, and CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HDAP, HA, and HSP). The guides including program information, practical tips, and client fliers to improve access to and awareness of these programs.
Protecting Consumers in Homeowner Associations
The Office of the Attorney General has limited, discretionary authority to intervene on behalf of homeowners who are denied certain prescribed rights provided by the California Corporations Code.
Rental Listing DRE Consumer Alert
A statewide Consumer Alert for anyone looking for rental housing, after seeing an increase in identity theft scams.
Reverse Mortgages
Info about how reverse mortgages work, types of reverse mortgages available, and how to get the best deal on a reverse mortgage.
5 Tips for Dealing with a Home Equity Line Freeze or Reduction
A step-by-step guide on what to do when your lender changes your home equity line of credit.
Using the Services of a Mortgage Broker
The purpose of this booklet is to provide basic information about using the services of a mortgage broker, which may assist you in making an informed decision when seeking a home loan