Loans & grants
USDA home loans: start with the home, the household and the address.
Understand the two USDA housing-loan paths before shopping for a country property.
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Know a little more.
Make a better move.
Practical reading for a life with land. Start with financing, water, septic systems and the rules that affect your plans.
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Loans & grants
USDA repair grants: who they help and what to ask.
A guide to Section 504 assistance for eligible homeowners, including the age requirement for grants.
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Down-payment help: a grant, a loan or something else?
Learn to read assistance offers and understand California’s MyHome program.
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Buying a working farm? Look beyond a home mortgage.
Separate farm ownership loans from conservation assistance before planning your operation.
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Buying a home with a well: ask about quality and supply.
Build a well-records checklist and arrange property-specific testing before your inspection deadline.
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A septic tank is only one part of the system.
What to request before buying, and how to plan routine septic maintenance after closing.
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California rental wells: check whether AB 2454 applies.
A targeted water-testing requirement for certain rentals—not a rule for every private well.
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New plans for the property? Start with the right local office.
A practical way to check well and septic requirements without assuming one county’s rules apply everywhere.
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