The foreclosure crisis and the increasing severity of natural disasters are just two of the challenges some households face in maintaining homeownership. We created Keeping the American Dream to provide critical post-purchase information to homeowners about improving their homes, fostering financial well-being and strengthening their communities. This “sequel” to the respected Realizing the American Dream homebuying manual has been developed by leading industry experts, and offers tips, checklists and interactive exercises that support successful, healthy and sustained homeownership, as well as enhanced financial capability. Content includes:

Organizing and monitoring finances
Tax implications
Planning for home repairs
Managing a mortgage
Handling insurance
Home maintenance, and improving efficiency
Safe and healthy housing
Community engagement

Keeping the American Dream is available in the following versions and languages:

E-book/digital: English, Spanish, French, Vietnamese, traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese

Spiral-bound hard copy: Coming soon—will be available in English, Spanish, French, Vietnamese, traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese