Mortgage calculator

February 13th, 2009

Where can I find a mortgage calculator?

www.freddiemac.com/corporate/buyown/english/calcs_tools/

Luzerne County

February 13th, 2009

Where can I find information about Luzerne County?

http://www.luzernehousing.org/county.html

Lackawanna County School Districts

February 13th, 2009

I am looking to move to Lackawanna County.  Where can I find information about school districts?

http://www.lackawannahousing.org/school.html

2009 Housing Symposium

February 9th, 2009

The Housing Task Force of the Institute for Public Policy & Economic Development in conjunction with the Lackawanna Housing Coalition and Luzerne County Housing Partnership is conducting a Housing Symposium on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at the Quality Inn, Rt. 315, Pittston, from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

David Crowe, Chief Economist at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), will be the keynote speaker. Cost is $25 prior to the event and $30 on the day of the event. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. and breakfast will be served.

Download an event application.

Luzerne County Housing Partnership

January 22nd, 2009

The Luzerne County Housing Partnership’s mission is to be an influential catalyst for the revitalization of the Luzerne County Housing Market and to establish an event to aid in creating a fair and predictable building environment for the builder, residents and neighborhoods of Luzerne County. The Partnership is comprised of local, public and private agencies; financial and educational institutions; private corporations and County agencies.

Help

January 16th, 2009

My home may be foreclosed on.  Who do I call for counseling?

For help with foreclosures go to: http://www.lackawannahousing.org/financial-assistance.html

Buying question

January 16th, 2009

I want to buy a home from someone who is not using a realtor.  What documents do I need to take to the bank for a mortgage?

Lenders

January 16th, 2009

How do I know if an online lender is reputable and safe to go to for a mortgage?

Selling

January 16th, 2009

Is it best to have a realtor when selling a home?

Housing Coalition of Lackawanna County

December 8th, 2008

The Housing Coalition of Lackawanna County strives to be a significant catalyst for decent, safe, affordable housing. The Coalition members seek to provide housing opportunities and empowerment towards self- sufficiency for all persons in Lackawanna County. This is accomplished through the sharing of information, coordination of resources among non-profit, public and private entities and the identification of and response to unmet needs and advocacy at all levels.