50% Discount On a New Heating System
The California Energy Commission offers residences and small businesses up to 50% of the cost of a new heating or air conditioning system if it meets their standards for emerging renewable technologies, like solar heating, but more. Their program is… Continue reading
Free Food for Long Islanders
Long Island Cares was founded in 1980 by the late singer/activist Harry Chapin in response to the immediate needs of hungry Long Islanders. Long Island Cares’ goals are to provide emergency food where and when it is needed and to… Continue reading
$800 Food Money
You don’t get the cash, but you do get it in the form of Food Stamps. The Food Stamp Program was designed to help low-income families buy the food they need to stay healthy and productive. The amount of Food… Continue reading
Government Foreclosed Homes At Bargain Prices
No, they are not giving away the kitchen sink, but you may be able to find some good deals nonetheless. The government sells foreclosed homes all across the country, and even in your neighborhood. You don’t need to know someone… Continue reading
Free Weatherization, Fuel Bills, and Rent for Incomes Up to $50,000
If you are within a certain income and need help paying your heating bills, need money to make your house more energy efficient, or need funds for urgent repairs, call your local Community Action Agency. There are about 1,000 of… Continue reading
Mortgage Rate Cut For Military Personnel
Under the 1940 Solders and Sailors Civil Relief Act, HUD is advising all FHA approved lenders to reduce mortgage interest rates to no more than 6% for military personnel on active duty. The relief act also prohibits any mortgage lender… Continue reading
How To Keep Your Air Clean Of Asbestos, Carbon Monoxide, and Second Hand Smoke
You don’t need to hire some high priced consultants to find how to keep the air in your home clean of pollution and other toxic substances. The Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse is the expert on all forms of indoor… Continue reading
Lead Poisoning and Your Children
This publication is free along with three fact sheets, and a list of state and local contacts for additional information. Specific lead questions can be answered by an information specialist at 800-424-LEAD. For more information, contact National Lead Information Center,… Continue reading
Money For Buying a Condo Or Co-op
In 1999 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will finance about $9 billion for people to buy condominiums. This is almost double the amount financed in 1997. The program is called Mortgage Insurance – Purchase of Units in… Continue reading
Your Rich Uncle Will Cosign A Loan To Buy or Fix Up a Home
Both the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Rural Housing Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture offer loan guarantees to lending agencies around the county. A loan-guarantee assures the lending agency that the government will… Continue reading
