Resources

Homebuyer's Resources

First Home Clubs
Through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, First Niagara, M&T, Summit Federal Credit Union, Evans Bank and SEFCU offer First Home Clubs, in which first-time homebuyers can enroll in an IDA account for their first home. The funds homebuyers deposit in their accounts can be matched 4 to 1. For information about enrolling in a first home club, contact Lauren Jednak at 716-885-2344

Tips and Tools
US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD): Buying a Home--Nine steps to buying a home, from figuring out what you can afford to signing the papers

The Nest.Com: Buying a Home--Information on everything from choosing a mortgage to making friends with new neighbors.

About.com's First Time Homebuying Guide--A wealth of information on first-time homebuying.

 

Renter's Resources 

NYHousingSearch.Gov
Help finding places to rent: search by city, county, region or ZIP, accessibility, and amenities. This site also has a calculator to help you determine how much you can afford in rent each month and one to help you calculate moving costs.

Rental Help: New York (HUD)
Search for a subsidized apartment and apply for section 8 vouchers.

 

Saving Money & Building Wealth

AmericaSaves.Org
Discover your wealth-building potential with their personal wealth estimator or your home's wealth potential with their home wealth estimator.

Building Wealth: A Beginner's Guide to Securing your Financial Future (PDF)
A great guide from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas on budgeting to save, saving to invest and controlling debt.

 

Weatherization

Weatherization Services
Two organizations offer weatherization services in the city of Buffalo.

>> NHS of South Buffalo
     1937 South Park Ave
     Buffalo NY, 14220
     Tel. (716) 823-3630
     Fax. (716) 823-2967

>> Matt Urban Center
     1081 Broadway 
     Buffalo, N.Y. 14212
     Tel. (716) 893-7222
     Fax (716) 893-3279

Tips & Tricks
Weatherizationsource.com - All kinds of tips on weatherization, including projects you can do at home to save on energy costs.