Helpful Links for our visitors:

Credit Union Consumer Facts - Consumer tips and ideas from the National Credit Union Association.

Energyguide.com - Provides an easy way to assess energy use and get quick tips on saving energy.

Environmental Protection Agency
A one-stop shop for advice on testing for and mitigating pollutants, from lead paint to radon to mold.

Equifax - A source of credit reports.

Experian (formerly TRW) - A source of credit reports.

Trans Union Corporation -A source of credit reports.

Federal Citizen Information Center - Offers a list of consumer articles about home sales, financing, and maintenance.

Ginnie Mae - Provides advice to buyers on affordability and homeownership, including calculators.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Affairs - Offers advice to buyers on finance, fair housing, and more.

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.

Moving.com - Helps buyers and sellers with packing tips and timetables, online mover links, and places to store belongings so that homes look less cluttered.

Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) - Offers a homebuyer's kit with useful information and checklists.