Inflation can be a challenge for homebuyers, but with the right strategies, you can still find your dream home without breaking the bank.
As prices rise and mortgage rates fluctuate, it’s important to be well-informed and proactive. At the HomeOwnership Center, we believe education is the key to success, especially during challenging economic times.
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HomeOwnership Center, Inc. is pleased to have been selected for grant funding by The Huntington Foundation. HOC was awarded $10,000 and will use the funds toward its credit counseling services that is available to all.
The award announcement comes after The Huntington National Bank colleagues across West Virginia celebrated the bank’s Colleague Appreciation Week by voting for a nonprofit to receive additional funding from The Huntington Foundation.
So, you’ve completed the mortgage application process, found and snagged your dream, and now you’re ready for CLOSING DAY!
But what can you expect at closing?
Purchasing a home is stressful especially if this is your first go at homeownership.
It’s an exciting time, for sure, but it can certainly come with worries and doubts.
Luckily for potential homebuyers of North Central West Virginia, the HomeOwnership Center is available to help! There’s a reason we specialize in assisting first-time homebuyers; we know how stressful the process can be, so we stick by your side from initial appointment all the way to closing day!
So, you’ve decided you’re ready to become a homeowner, now what?
Continue reading “The HomeOwnership Center’s Guide For First-Time Homebuyers”
Facing foreclosure can be a stressful and uncertain time for homeowners.
“What should I do next?”, “Am I going to lose my house?”, “I can’t continue to make my mortgage payments, what is going to happen?”
These are some scary questions that pop up when you aren’t able to make your mortgage payments.
Our Home Ownership Advisor Jami Carpenter who assists folks in Foreclosure Counseling answers some of these questions and more!
Continue reading “Can’t Make Mortgage Payments? Here’s What You Should Do:”
It’s a challenging housing marketing right now and it may seem like reaching homeownership is impossible.
We’re here to tell you homeownership IS achievable depending on some factors, including your affordability, the lender you choose and the home loan that you are approved for to close on your home.
HomeOwnership Center, Inc. is pleased to welcome Joseph Solberg to its Board of Directors.
Joe currently serves as the Interim Finance Manager of the City of Weston, WV, where he is responsible for the financial oversight of the city and manages its $3 million budget. Prior to this role, Joe worked as the Assistant Finance Director for the City of Weston. He enjoys grant writing and program development and has an interest in economic development and social services.
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A determined local man was able to reach home ownership and establish financial security with the joint forces of the HomeOwnership Center, Inc. and Randolph County Housing Authority’s Section 8 Housing Program and Financial Opportunity Center.
The beginning of a new year indicates it’s time to start thinking about tax season!
The IRS will begin accepting and processing 2022 federal tax returns during the first month of the year. The deadline to file taxes typically falls on April 15 unless the date falls on a weekend or holiday.
We chatted with Suree Sarceno, EITC/VITA Coordinator for the North Central EITC Coalition to learn about how VITA is a valuable resource for folks looking for assistance with tax preparation.
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It’s a new year – a time to refocus, plan for the future and set goals! Perhaps you have goals to reconnect with old friends, incorporate healthier habits into your daily life or to become more financially stable.
At the HomeOwnership Center, we can help you reach your goal of becoming more financially secure through our Credit Advising service!
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