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Buying A Home

Steps to Homeownership

Is homeownership right for you? You may want to start by contacting a HUD-approved homeownership education agency.  They can be a great resource in helping you navigate the home buying process.  For a link to homebuyer counseling agencies that can help you get started, click here.  Questions you will have to consider include:

  • Do I have a steady source of income and employment?
  • Can I take on the responsibility of homeownership?
  • What neighborhood would I like to live in?
  • What kind of home do I want or need?
  • How do I choose a real estate agent?
  • Can I afford a loan?
  • How do I pre-qualify for a loan?
  • Am I income-qualified for any special homeownership programs, like the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program, down payment assistance or any tax credits?

Eligibility

Qualifying Income for a Take Root Denver Home

The total gross annual income of the entire household must not exceed 120% of the Denver Area Median Income. Click here for more information on qualifying incomes.

 

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The consumer information on TakeRootDenver.com is used with permission from Freddie Mac. Freddie Mac offers extensive, regularly updated consumer information about buying and owning a home on its website, www.FreddieMac.com, in the “About Homeownership” section. Freddie Mac is not responsible for content errors or omissions on TakeRootDenver.com.

The funding source of this activity is the City and County of Denver, Office of Economic Development with Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding, and Freddie Mac.