Great news from 2012!

The numbers are in from our 2012 fiscal year, and they're looking pretty good!

For the details, check out our 2012 Annual Report.

6 Tips for Homebuyers during National Homeownership Month

With interest rates near historic lows and home prices more affordable now than in the last decade, right now may be a great time to buy a home for working families who are ready for homeownership. But how do Buffalo homebuyers know whether they are prepared to realize the American dream? 

To help potential buyers determine whether they are ready for homeownership this Homeownership Month, West Side NHS offers the following tips on how homebuyers can prepare for homeownership the NeighborWorks way: 

1. Visit a homeownership advisor.  Owning a home requires a large investment of time, money and energy.  West Side NHS offers free financial and credit counseling to help potential buyers determine whether they are ready for homeownership, and help them navigate the road to homeownership with objective, unbiased guidance and recommendations.
2. Get your financial house in order.  Through counseling at West Side NHS, homebuyers can obtain their credit score and a free, soft-footprint credit report to check for inaccuracies.

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