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If you are a senior and looking for a low income housing program, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will provide homes for low-income seniors.The Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program Section of the HUD provide affordable housing with supportive services to very low-income elderly by giving capital advances to finance the construction and rehabilitation of supportive housing. It also provides rental assistance for elders living on their own. - Mon Aug 18 2008, 03:01

Here are some basic tips to help you pick the right foreclosure homes for sale.

* Decide on whether you'll be investing in the property and renting it or living there yourself. If you're investing, you'll want to pick properties solely on the basis of their value and their potential for profit and marketability. If you're buying a new home for your family, practicality should be your main concern, and then choose homes that offer good values among those that suit your needs.
* Research the market in the areas you plan to buy in. Is property there currently in demand? Will this trend continue over the next few years? Rate the area around the property, including the school systems, crime rate and other indicators of a neighborhood's health. Buying a home in a better area usually means it will appreciate faster and be of more value.
* Calculate all costs associated with buying the home and factor them into your decisions on whether or not to pursue. If a home need significant repairs, you have to be sure that the money you spend on them won't counteract the savings you stand to make by buying the foreclosure. Factor in everything, from legal fees to closing costs.

If you want further assistance, you may visit the Housing Assistance Network website - Sun Jun 29 2008, 22:04