Are You Ready For Homeownership?

Homeownership requires dedication and independence. Are you ready to become a homeowner? There are ample things to consider when deciding to become a homeowner. Are you ready to take the reins of a home and no longer rely on landlord for repairs and general maintenance? Will you be able to monitor your finances in case an emergency arises? Is your credit without judgements in order to own property? If you answered yes to all of these questions, you may be well on your way to homeownership. Research and education will help you make this life changing decision. The links below can help you begin your quest for homeownership:

• http://www.homebuyingguide.com
  
  
• http://www.fhasinc.org
  
  
• http://www.cccsn.org
  
  
• United Way of the Midlands
  United Way of the Midlands brings people and resources together to make our community stronger. They raise funds for human care programs, and follow up to make sure the programs truly improve people’s lives. They offer community service information by phone and over the web, they recruit and refer volunteers of all ages, and build partnerships that improve the quality and delivery of human services in Douglas, Sarpy and Pottawattamie Counties.
  
  
• Omaha Food Bank
  They are a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger through the collection of donated food and household products and the distribution of these items to charities serving the needy. The Food Bank provides its products to all of Nebraska and sixteen counties in western Iowa. Part of this distribution is directly to charities and part through affiliated food banks.
  
  
• Girls and Boys Town
  Girls and Boys Town is a leader in the treatment and care of abused, abandoned and neglected girls and boys. This nonprofit organization has provided children with a safe, caring, loving environment where they gain confidence to get better and learn skills to become productive citizens. Girls and Boys Town alumni have gone on to become successful in all facets of life.
  
  
• Habitat for Humanity International
  Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization. They welcome all people to join them as they build simple, decent, affordable houses in partnership with those in need of adequate shelter.
  
  
• Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
  The Department of Health and Human Services“ help people live better lives.” Their five operating principles are communication, cooperation, collaboration, customer service and confidence.
  
  
• Holy Name Housing Corporation
  Holy Name Housing Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community development corporation. The organization revitalizes depressed neighborhoods in Omaha, Nebraska. In its revitalization activities, the corporation builds or rehabilitates houses in order to provide home-ownership possibilities to low and moderate income households.
  
  
• The Salvation Army
  The Salvation Army recognizes the most significant social concern in our community to be the deterioration of values and accompanying breakdown of the family. The Army will hold fast to its commitment to provide leadership, programs and services most relevant to alleviating those concerns.
  
  
• U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
  The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is a decent, safe, and sanitary home and suitable living environment for every American. A few things HUD does are create opportunities for home ownership, assisting low-income persons, and help the homeless.
  
  
• Voices for Children
  Voices for Children is an independent, nonprofit organization committed to serving Nebraska's children by advocating for the best interests of children, equipping parents, professionals and volunteers to effectively meet the deepest needs of Nebraska's children and inspiring all Nebraskans to put the needs of children first.
  
  
• AmeriCorps
  Learn how to join AmeriCorps and submit your application online.