This document provides resources for home buyers to utilize when preparing to purchase a home. It outlines 5 categories of resources: 1) workshops and classes through HUD, 2) Zillow which provides home value and credit reports, 3) online resources for credit reports and mortgage information, 4) professional resources like mortgage consultants, lenders and real estate agents, 5) additional information on environment, schools and neighborhoods. Buyers are encouraged to use these resources to learn, get advice and find the best options for their home purchase.

1. Resources for Buyers
February 2016

2. Created by:
Meagan Donovan
Absolute Home Mortgage
mdonovan@ahmcloans.com
NMLS # 362247

3. If the prospect of buying a
home seems as daunting
as climbing K2, rest
assured there is a lot of
help out there.
• Workshops and classes
• Zillow Resources
• Online Resources
• Professional Resources
• Environmental Resources
• Neighborhood Information
• School Statistics

4. Preparing to buy?
Check out these resources for prospective buyers…

5. 1: Workshops & Classes
 Workshops and classes: In addition to local, state-funded
workshops on the strategies of home buying, there are Department
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) counseling classes that
attended by anyone applying for a federal loan program.
 Check out:

6. 2. Zillow Resources
Zillow Glossary
Zestimate City Heat Maps
Quarterly Home Value Reports
Advice message boards

7. 3. Online Resources
 Free online credit report (once per year)
 Paid FICO credit score report
 HUD Web site

8. 4. Professional Resources
 Mortgage Consultant: helps you from the pre-buying stages; great for
First Time Home Buyers
 Mortgage Lender/Broker: learn about loan types and figure out what you
can afford
 Real Estate Agents: get info on market trends, new development plans in
the area, school and services info, and other general location trends

9. 5. Additional Resources
• Environmental Resources : find reports about contaminated properties
• School Stats: find school ratings, read parent reviews
• Neighborhood Info: check out the “Sperling’s Best Places” site
• Crime Stats

10. Real Estate Blogs
Check Facebook, Linked In, and Word Press
Visit our Blogs!

11. Looking for more help?
Email me: mdonovan@ahmcloans.com