Home ownership is a foundation of the American Dream.

Owning a home creates wealth, a shared sense of identity, and economic and social stability.

According to a recent Federal Reserve survey, a typical homeowner will be ahead of a renter by 45X on a lifetime financial achievement scale.

But getting there is intimidating. Where do you start?

Right here.

Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago

Offering Chicagoland area residents affordable resources to become home owners since 1975.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Tips and tools for new home buyers.

Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America

NACA provides America’s best mortgage, helps homeowners achieve affordable mortgage payments, and wages constant and aggressive battles against predatory lenders.