Useful Links and Website Resources for Consumers
http://www.realtor.com/
Find local listings and more resources for buying and selling
www.HouseLogic.com
FREE source of information for homeowners on how to protect, maintain, and enhance the value of their home!
http://www.cuna.org/data/consumer/advice/retire_home/hometoc.html
Credit Union Consumer Facts
Energyguide.com
Provides an easy way to assess energy use and get quick tips on saving energy.
http://www.epa.gov/
Environmental Protection Agency
A one-stop shop for advice on testing for and mitigating pollutants from lead paint to radon to mold.
http://www.eqifax.com/
Equifax A source of credit reports.
http://www.experian.com/
Experian (formerly TRW)
A source of credit reports.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/results.tpl?id1=17&startat=1&--woSECTIONSdatarq=17&--SECTIONSword=ww
Federal Citizen Information Center
http://www.ginniemae.gov/
Ginnie Mae provides advice to buyers on affordability and homeownership, including calculators.
http://www.hud.gov/buying/index.cfm
HUD offers advice to buyers on finance, fair housing, and more
http://www.improvenet.com/
ImproveNet
Provides links to contractors and architects for remodeling projects for buyers and repair services for sellers. For a small charge, buyers can use the site’s Estimators to determine how much renovating a property they’re considering would cost.
http://www.moving.com/
Will help both buyers and sellers with packing tips and timetables, online mover links, and places to store belongings so that homes look less cluttered.
http://rebac.net/
REBAC, the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council offers a homebuyer’s kit with useful information and checklists.
http://www.transunion.com/
Trans Union Corporation
A source of credit reports.
Millage Rates for Washtenaw County
This will help you determine your taxes on your new home.
http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/equalization/2012-washtenaw-county-apportionment-report.pdf
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