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PHFA, Coleen Baumert, Renae Hyson
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The Close To Home podcast talks about home buying topics and programs. It answers the questions you have on your journey to homeownership. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

  1. Home Repair Assistance Programs

    06/03/2025

    Home Repair Assistance Programs

    PHFA has lots of Home Repair Assistance programs available to Pennsylvania residents. So, if you're considering purchasing a home that needs a little TLC or currently own a home that is in need of repairs, we might be able to help. We'll talk about all of the different loan programs available to help you decide if one of them could help you get your home in tip-top shape.

    11 min
  2. PENNVEST - What is it and how does it work?

    06/03/2025

    PENNVEST - What is it and how does it work?

    What is the PENNVEST program and how does it work? PENNVEST is a low-interest loan program created by PHFA, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the PA Infrastructure Investment Authority to help Pennsylvania homeowners repair or replace their individual on-lot septic system or connect to a public septic system. Listen to find out all the ins and outs of this program from PHFA's Manager of Special Initiatives Roberta Schwalm.

    14 min
  3. What Drives the Real Estate Market and Prices

    01/23/2024

    What Drives the Real Estate Market and Prices

    COVID took us away for a little bit but we're back! In this episode we welcome April O'Connell as my new co-host. April is PHFA's Business Development Manager and has 30 years of banking and lending experience. We'll discuss what drives the real estate market and prices. So, take a listen to get an understanding of reasons why housing prices rise and fall to help you make more informed housing purchase decisions.

    7 min
  4. Where Do I Start

    06/12/2020

    Where Do I Start

    Are you wondering how to get started with your homebuying journey? Take a listen and find out more about the homebuying process, including what to do first, the different steps of the process, and what to do after you have the keys and become a proud homeowner. Coleen will walk you through from beginning to end.

    7 min
  5. Types of Mortgages - Part 2

    02/27/2020

    Types of Mortgages - Part 2

    Jason Breidinger, a lending officer with Mortgage America, joins us again to continue explaining types of mortgages and other information to consider when looking at different loan options. Jason can help you answer the questions you may have when mortgage shopping.

    11 min
  6. Types of Mortgages - Part 1

    02/27/2020

    Types of Mortgages - Part 1

    Jason Breidinger, a lending officer with Mortgage America, joins us in this episode to explain and tell us about different types of mortgages. Jason shares his experience and knowledge to help you figure out what the best mortgage loan may be right for you.

    12 min
  7. Home Inspections

    11/04/2019

    Home Inspections

    Ever wonder if you really need a home inspection during the homebuying process or why? In this episode, Coleen will tell you why it's important and what's usually covered. So listen and let us help you get Close To Home.

    6 min
  8. Home Repair - PHFA Loan Programs Can Help

    09/06/2019

    Home Repair - PHFA Loan Programs Can Help

    If you need some repairs done around the house, take a listen as Coleen talks about some PHFA loan programs that could help you get them done. There are programs that can be used when purchasing a home and also programs that can help if you already own a home.

    9 min
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The Close To Home podcast talks about home buying topics and programs. It answers the questions you have on your journey to homeownership. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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  • Creator
    PHFA, Coleen Baumert, Renae Hyson
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © PHFA 2019
  • Show Website
    Close To Home