New Horizons Un-Limited Inc. New Horizons Un-Limited Inc.Home Sight offers links to many helpful housing-related resources within the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Such resource links include, non-profit organizations, housing agencies, projects, policies, designs, and publications. Many resources offering information on disability issues and assisted living are also featured.
DisABILITY a Specialist Realtor Network assists people with disabilities in locating qualified Realtors who are in touch with each individual's needs, in locating financing for their home and access modifications, and in locating programs that will assist an individual purchase a home of his or her own. There is no charge for this service. Their website also features a listing of accessible homes for sale. For more information, visit their website or call (800) 293-3005.
Homefair.com offers a large amount of information on home buying, real estate, mortgage loans, van lines, apartments and more. Also, they have tools and calculators to help you figure the cost and expense of moving, relocating, buying and more. They offer consumer guides and information on special offers and discounts.
National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification offers extensive resources and information regarding home modification. Their website features a list of resources and national programs related to supportive housing and home modification. The site also offers a frequently asked question section, covering such topics as funding, construction, mortgages, etc. In addition to these offerings, there is also an online newsletter, a message board, an event calendar, and a list of helpful publications. For more information, visit their website.
HBC (Home Buyer Counseling) Services Inc. is a homebuyer counseling agency serving Southeastern Wisconsin. They assist individuals prepare for home ownership, search for a home, and locate a mortgage lender. They also offer information on available grants and affordable loans. For more information, call (262) 650-3627.
Independence First provides housing services on-line, which include terminology for universal housing, accessible housing, and more. Also, they provide links to housing home pages, such as the National Association of Realtors, Wisconsin Realtors, and more. Independence First provides home purchasing information and programs to aid the residents in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in buying a home. The website contains information and links to ramp projects, home and residential care, accessibility resources, apartment search resources, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A housing list is offered by Independence First and contains all accessible housing offered in the Milwaukee area.
Interfaith offers a comprehensive website on "Living Options in Southeastern Wisconsin." The website features information on skilled care, assisted living facilities, retirement communities (for elderly), apartment living, as well as home ownership. The site reviews options available in Southeastern Wisconsin relative to each living environment.
Options in Community Living, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization serving Dane County, Wisconsin. They provide residential support services to individuals with developmental disabilities that are 18 years of age or older. Services are tailored to each individuals needs and are designed to assist individuals live as independently as possible within their community. They offer assistance in locating housing, roommates or a home aid and also assist individuals obtain access to community resources. For more information about these and many other services, visit their website.
Tenant Resource Center, a non-profit organization located in Madison, Wisconsin, offers free counseling to tenants and landlords interested in learning more about their rental rights and responsibilities and local rental laws. They will further refer consumers to agencies for individualized assistance with such issues as housing discrimination and other housing disputes. They also offer a Housing Help Desk, which offers in-depth housing counseling relating to searching for housing, subsidized housing, as well as rental rights and responsibilities. For more information, call (608) 257-0006.
United Cerebral Palsy of Southeastern Wisconsin has an Independent Living Program (ILP) that assists adults with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities achieve more independent lives.
Snow Belt Housing Company, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to seeing that all Lewis County residents are able to afford a safe and decent place to live. They offer a number of assistance programs, including a home ownership assistance program, which awards grant to individuals for down payment on a home. They also offer low-interest home repair loans and home improvement grants. Income limits do apply. For more information, call (315) 376-2639 (Voice) or 800-662-1220 (TDD).
Specialized Housing Inc. consults with families, individuals, and groups to create the supportive housing of their choice. They offer services to adults with varying levels and types of disabilities. Their focus is on home ownership for individuals with disabilities. For more information about this service, visit their website or e-mail margot@specializedhousing.org.
HERO (Homeownership Education and Resource Opportunities) Alliance is an ongoing program aimed at increasing home ownership opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Members of the HERO Alliance, who include non-profits, lenders and housing organizations, provide home ownership counseling and help coordinate individualized financing plans. For more information about this Alliance, please visit the Developmental Disabilities Resource Center website or call (303) 233-3363.
Community Home Ownership Center (CHOC) is a non-profit housing counseling agency that offers free information and referral services for first time, low to moderate-income homebuyers. They offer an on-line First Time Home Buyer Guide which offers information on fair housing, home buyer education and counseling, debt and credit information, down payment assistance, loan programs, and housing opportunities. They also offer home buyer seminars. For more information, call their hotline at (800) 317-2918.
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