Purchase a home (or not!)

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What should I consider when looking for a place to rent?

Web link
Rental Assistance
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Web link
Hawaii Residential Landlord-Tenant Information Center
Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
PDF
Renters Insurance Guide and Premium Comparison
Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
PDF
Homeowner's Insurance Guide and Premium Comparison
Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
PDF
Condo Unit Owners Insurance Guide and Premium Comparison
Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Database
Access to Justice: Legal Self-Help Interactive Forms
Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
HSPLS Resource
Database
Gale LegalForms
Gale
HSPLS Resource

How should I go about buying a house or condo?

Web link
Buying a home
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Web link
Know your options: Buy
Fannie Mae
Web link
Housing Help
USA.gov
Web link
Know before you owe: Mortgages
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Web link
HUD in Hawaii
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
PDF
Homeowner’s Insurance Information
Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
PDF
Homeowner's insurance FAQs
Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
PDF
Condo insurance FAQs
Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
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