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BUYING & SELLING
www.zillow.com
This is a very interesting and powerful tool for real estate valuations, homes for sale, mortgage information and more. Your home (or the one you’re looking for) is probably already on this site. Try their valuation program to find out your current home value based on neighboring sales.
www.moving.org
Helpful tips from the American Moving and Storage Association about moving and links to their certified movers
www.hud.gov
US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides information for homebuyers, first time borrowers, and lists of government homes for sale.
MORTGAGES
www.theamericanhomeowner.com
Looking for a new mortgage or need to refinance? Check out our list of national mortgage providers on our free online magazine, TheAmericanHomeowner.com.
www.homeloans.va.gov
The Veterans Administration information about mortgage loans for veterans and their families. This site will tell you who qualifies and the locations of their loan centers.
www.annualcreditreport.com
An easy way to obtain your credit report and learn about your rights.
INSURANCE
www.floodsmart.gov
An important site created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) providing information about flood risk and the National Flood Insurance Program.
www.earthquakeauthority.com
A special and important site for those living in California that provides information and a tool to calculate your premium.
www.iii.org
The Insurance Information Institute’s website is full of useful answers to your questions about insurance – and not just for your home.
HOME AND GARDEN
www.askthebuilder.com
You'll find an extensive library of do-it-yourself videos and articles from nationally syndicated home repair columnist Tim Carter.
www.appliance411.com
Lost the user manual for your appliance or electronics? This website has an extensive list of links to find replacement manuals for most major brands.
www.bhg.com
The website for Better Homes and Gardens magazine offers tips and information on decorating, gardening and home improvement.
www.about.com/homegarden
About.com has user-friendly and helpful advice about many aspects of homeownership.
www.hgtv.com
The popular cable channel's website offers a variety of information about home repair, remodeling and gardening.
www.homeownernet.com
This website helps homeowners with articles and information on lawn & garden, interior decorating and repairs and also includes a search to find home shows near you.
GREEN LIVING
www.greenhome.com
A fun site that can help you make your home more “green” (safer for you and better for the environment).
www.edf.org
The Environmental Defense Fund works toward practical environmental solutions and offers advice for green living, including a terrific tool to help you find the right energy-efficient lightbulb.
www.eartheasy.com
Earth Easy offers information and products for environmentally sustainable living.
JUST BECAUSE
www.ehow.com
This website offers “clear instructions on how to do just about everything.”
www.fixitclub.com
Simple instructions and tips on troubleshooting and repairing or recycling household things that break.
www.howstuffworks.com
Interesting information on a wide range of topics.
http://www.quamut.com
A Quamut is a concise yet comprehensive guide to a particular subject, such as buying a home, personal finance or even making sushi. Every Quamut is professionally written, edited, and fact-checked, so you can trust the content.
www.gaspricewatch.com
Enter any location in the U.S to find gas prices at local stations.
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