Web Site Resources for ConsumersCredit Union Consumer Facts http://www.cuna.org /data/consumer/advice/retire_home/hometoc.html" Energy Guide - http://www.energyguide.com Provides an easy way to assess energy use and get quick tips on saving energy.
Environmental Protection Agency http://www.epa.gov Equifax - http://www.equifax.com A source of credit reports.
Experian (formerly TRW) - http://www.experian.com A source of credit reports.
Trans Union Corporation -- http://www.transunion.com Federal Citizen Information Center - < a href =http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov>http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov Offers a list of consumer articles about home sales, financing, and maintenance. Ginnie Mae - http://www.ginniemae.gov Provides advice to buyers on affordability and homeownership, including calculators. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Affairs -- http://www.hud.gov Offers advice to buyers on finance, fair housing, and more. ImproveNet -- http://www.improvenet.com 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 -- http://www.moving.com>/a> Helps buyers and sellers with packing tips and timetables, online mover links, and places to store belongings so that homes look less cluttered.
REALTOR.com -- http://www.realtor.com Offers consumer information for buyers and sellers as well as home listings and links to service providers.
Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) -- http://www.rebac.net /hbk.html Offers a homebuyer’s kit with useful information and checklists.
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