Home buying links

Some of the Web Links that I used when finding and buying a home:

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Pets and Travel

www.HSUS.org/pets/pet_care/caring_for_pets_when_you_travel - (all the Humane Society pages provide CRITICAL and useful information)

www.Petfinder.com - (listings of all animal service organizations by State)

Mortgage Calculators and Information

www.bankrate.com/brm/mortgage-calculator.asp - (a mortgage calculator that provides information on how extra payments will impact your balance)

www.mortgage-calc.com - (another mortgage calculator)

www.myfico.com - (illustrates credit score impacts and calculations)

Warrantys, Inspection, Newspapers

www.BlueRibbonHomeWarranty.com - (sample home warranty plan)

www.ASHI.org - (American Society of Home Inspectors)

www.USNPL.com - (U.S. Newspaper Links: homes, jobs, rentals)

Rentals for Pet Lovers

www.RentWithPets.org- (find pet friendly rentals in your new city)

www.PeopleWithPets.com- (find pet friendly rentals in your new city)

Good Neighborhood and House-Hunting Websites

www.Homefinder.com - (shop neighborhoods, houses, rentals, area info)

www.Homefair.com - (numerous calculators and reports on neighborhoods, salary, schools, and a relocation wizard)

www.Realtor.com - (home shopping site, advice)

I didn’t test these (below), but they look interesting:

Maps, Weather

www.Mapquest.com - (maps your route from here to there)

www.maps.huge.info/zip.htm - (Zip Code maps, may be a bit cumbersome)

Useful Government Websites

www.HUD.gov - (Housing and Urban Development)

www.bls.gov/oco/oco0006.htm - (Bureau of Labor Statistics, states)

www.bea.doc.gov - (Bureau of Economic Analysis)

www.dol.gov - (U.S. Department of Labor)

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