Looking for a way to buy a home affordably?

The Illinois HOME START program offers below-market interest rates and down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers and veterans.  Eligibility for each program is based upon household income, family size and the sales price of the home. 
HOME START 30-YEAR FIXED RATE LOAN is FHA insured and available at rates below the 30-year fixed market rate
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Home Prices Climb For 2nd Straight Quarter

Source:
http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/24/real_estate/home_prices_third/index.htm
Home prices climb for 2nd straight quarter
S&P/Case-Shiller index shows prices up 3.1% from 3 months earlier, but down nearly 9% from a year ago.
By Les Christie, CNNMoney.com staff writer
November 24, 2009: 9:51 AM ET
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Home prices rose for the second consecutive quarter but remained nearly 9% lower than a year earlier, according [...]

Help for America’s Homeowners

This site will give you some very helpful  information to find the help that you need
including a self assesment tool to see if you are able to qualify for this program
www.Makinghomeaffordable.gov

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