Utility companiesmay offer rebatesto offset the costof upgradingenergy efficiencyA foreclosurepreventioncounselor willhelp evaluateyour options.FinancialConsiderations:Contact a HUDapproved HousingCounselingAgencyIt may take up to ayear to adjust tomortgagepayments and thetrue costs of homeownership.Sign ofFinancialDistress:Frequentlyborrow moneySafety repairsshould comebefore aestheticrepairs orimprovementsCompactFluorescent LightBulbs can savemore than $40 inelectricity costsover its lifetimeSign ofFinancialDistress: Usingsavings to meetcurrentexpensesSign of FinancialDistress: Morethan 20% of take-home pay is usedfor non-mortgagedebt repaymentsAppliances with theenergy star logo areconsidered moreenergy efficient thanthe averagecomparable model.Sign ofFinancialDistress:Rely onOvertimeRule of Thumb: A newinterest rate should be2% below the rate ofcurrent mortgage andyou should plan to livethere at least 3 moreyears.Federal & Statetax credits mayalso be availablefor energyefficiencywww.dsireusa.orgOnce or twice ayear, walk throughyour house andcheck thecondition of all itsparts andstructures.Refinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill changeyour loan to afixed rateFinancialConsiderations:Protect equityHomeMaintenance:Keep yourhome clean andin good repairSign ofFinancialDistress:Unsure of whois owed and forhow muchRefinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill decreasethe total interestpaidProtecting yourhome is morethan just addinglocks or smokedetectorsCompact FluorescentLight Bulbs use 75percent less energythan standardincandescent bulbsand last up to 10times longer.FinancialConsiderations:Know your loanHeating orcooling yourhome typicallytakes up 56%of your utilitybillsGet an EnergyAudit: Test andevaluates theenergyefficiency of thehomeThere areother optionsbesidesforeclosure.Save 1-3% ofthe home’svalue per yearfor repairs andmaintenance.An energy efficientappliance maycost more upfrontbut operating costis less.FinancialConsiderations:Save money forrepairsYour home isan investmentin: Yourfinancial futureDo it yourselfEnergy Audit:www.hes.lbl.govAppliancesuse differentamounts ofenergy.Your home isan investmentin: The life andhealth of yourcommunityFinancialConsiderations:PrioritizeexpensesSign ofFinancialDistress: Onlyable to makeminimumpaymentsFinancialConsiderations:Adjust yourbudgetYour home isan investmentin: Shelter andprotection foryour familyFinancialConsiderations:Save money forrepairsENERGYSTAR qualifiedhomes save15-20% onutilitiesNew homebuyersshould not take onany new debt forat least one yearafter closing!FinancialConsiderations:Beware ofrescue scamsand predatorylenders.Closingcosts will becharged fora refinance!Refinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill decreaseyour paymentamountUtility companiesmay offer rebatesto offset the costof upgradingenergy efficiencyA foreclosurepreventioncounselor willhelp evaluateyour options.FinancialConsiderations:Contact a HUDapproved HousingCounselingAgencyIt may take up to ayear to adjust tomortgagepayments and thetrue costs of homeownership.Sign ofFinancialDistress:Frequentlyborrow moneySafety repairsshould comebefore aestheticrepairs orimprovementsCompactFluorescent LightBulbs can savemore than $40 inelectricity costsover its lifetimeSign ofFinancialDistress: Usingsavings to meetcurrentexpensesSign of FinancialDistress: Morethan 20% of take-home pay is usedfor non-mortgagedebt repaymentsAppliances with theenergy star logo areconsidered moreenergy efficient thanthe averagecomparable model.Sign ofFinancialDistress:Rely onOvertimeRule of Thumb: A newinterest rate should be2% below the rate ofcurrent mortgage andyou should plan to livethere at least 3 moreyears.Federal & Statetax credits mayalso be availablefor energyefficiencywww.dsireusa.orgOnce or twice ayear, walk throughyour house andcheck thecondition of all itsparts andstructures.Refinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill changeyour loan to afixed rateFinancialConsiderations:Protect equityHomeMaintenance:Keep yourhome clean andin good repairSign ofFinancialDistress:Unsure of whois owed and forhow muchRefinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill decreasethe total interestpaidProtecting yourhome is morethan just addinglocks or smokedetectorsCompact FluorescentLight Bulbs use 75percent less energythan standardincandescent bulbsand last up to 10times longer.FinancialConsiderations:Know your loanHeating orcooling yourhome typicallytakes up 56%of your utilitybillsGet an EnergyAudit: Test andevaluates theenergyefficiency of thehomeThere areother optionsbesidesforeclosure.Save 1-3% ofthe home’svalue per yearfor repairs andmaintenance.An energy efficientappliance maycost more upfrontbut operating costis less.FinancialConsiderations:Save money forrepairsYour home isan investmentin: Yourfinancial futureDo it yourselfEnergy Audit:www.hes.lbl.govAppliancesuse differentamounts ofenergy.Your home isan investmentin: The life andhealth of yourcommunityFinancialConsiderations:PrioritizeexpensesSign ofFinancialDistress: Onlyable to makeminimumpaymentsFinancialConsiderations:Adjust yourbudgetYour home isan investmentin: Shelter andprotection foryour familyFinancialConsiderations:Save money forrepairsENERGYSTAR qualifiedhomes save15-20% onutilitiesNew homebuyersshould not take onany new debt forat least one yearafter closing!FinancialConsiderations:Beware ofrescue scamsand predatorylenders.Closingcosts will becharged fora refinance!Refinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill decreaseyour paymentamount

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  1. Utility companies may offer rebates to offset the cost of upgrading energy efficiency
  2. A foreclosure prevention counselor will help evaluate your options.
  3. Financial Considerations: Contact a HUD approved Housing Counseling Agency
  4. It may take up to a year to adjust to mortgage payments and the true costs of home ownership.
  5. Sign of Financial Distress: Frequently borrow money
  6. Safety repairs should come before aesthetic repairs or improvements
  7. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs can save more than $40 in electricity costs over its lifetime
  8. Sign of Financial Distress: Using savings to meet current expenses
  9. Sign of Financial Distress: More than 20% of take-home pay is used for non-mortgage debt repayments
  10. Appliances with the energy star logo are considered more energy efficient than the average comparable model.
  11. Sign of Financial Distress: Rely on Overtime
  12. Rule of Thumb: A new interest rate should be 2% below the rate of current mortgage and you should plan to live there at least 3 more years.
  13. Federal & State tax credits may also be available for energy efficiency www.dsireusa.org
  14. Once or twice a year, walk through your house and check the condition of all its parts and structures.
  15. Refinancing can be beneficial if it will change your loan to a fixed rate
  16. Financial Considerations: Protect equity
  17. Home Maintenance: Keep your home clean and in good repair
  18. Sign of Financial Distress: Unsure of who is owed and for how much
  19. Refinancing can be beneficial if it will decrease the total interest paid
  20. Protecting your home is more than just adding locks or smoke detectors
  21. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs use 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer.
  22. Financial Considerations: Know your loan
  23. Heating or cooling your home typically takes up 56% of your utility bills
  24. Get an Energy Audit: Test and evaluates the energy efficiency of the home
  25. There are other options besides foreclosure.
  26. Save 1-3% of the home’s value per year for repairs and maintenance.
  27. An energy efficient appliance may cost more upfront but operating cost is less.
  28. Financial Considerations: Save money for repairs
  29. Your home is an investment in: Your financial future
  30. Do it yourself Energy Audit: www.hes.lbl.gov
  31. Appliances use different amounts of energy.
  32. Your home is an investment in: The life and health of your community
  33. Financial Considerations: Prioritize expenses
  34. Sign of Financial Distress: Only able to make minimum payments
  35. Financial Considerations: Adjust your budget
  36. Your home is an investment in: Shelter and protection for your family
  37. Financial Considerations: Save money for repairs
  38. ENERGY STAR qualified homes save 15-20% on utilities
  39. New homebuyers should not take on any new debt for at least one year after closing!
  40. Financial Considerations: Beware of rescue scams and predatory lenders.
  41. Closing costs will be charged for a refinance!
  42. Refinancing can be beneficial if it will decrease your payment amount