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Below are links to sites that may offer helpful information concerning subjects regarding home buying.  These are hyperlinks to Web sites operated by parties other than Buyer's Network, Inc. Such hyperlinks are provided for your reference only. Buyer's Network, Inc. does not control such Web sites, and is not responsible for their contents. Buyer's Network, Inc.'s inclusion of hyperlinks to such Web sites does not imply any endorsement of the material on such Web sites or any association with their operators.

General Information and News
 

• Real Times features "Real Estate Industry News From Around the World"

• John Maihos is your Guide to Boston at About.com, he's a real person. You can email him at boston.guide@about.com.

  John's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  Q. Will my questions be answered?
  
  A. Sure! Even if I don't know the answer, I'll be back in touch with you as soon as I can.
  
  Q. What kind of questions can I ask?
  
  A. Of course the topic is Boston: Downtown so questions pertaining to that will get answered first. But I can also direct you to other friendly guides when your questions are not in my realm.
  
  Q. When are the weekly chats
  
  A. I will host a weekly chat every Sunday at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. Only my vacations will keep me away.
  

• Inman Real Estate News presents: national real estate news

• Banker & Tradesman
• Real Estate Sales and Ownership Records
• The Warren Group

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General School Information
For more specific information regarding Schools in each of the six New England states, please refer to our "Regional Info." state links.

• Family Education Network

• National PTA Website

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Temporary Housing and Rentals

Temporary housing is most often supplied in the form of apartments and short term rentals of condominiums.

• Apartments.com offers nationwide apartment information

• Rent.net offers nationwide apartment rentals and information

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Mortgages

To locate one of our Recommended Mortgage Lenders, go to our Recommended Service Providers page for great references.  The information below should be used for general information.

• Loansnap.com is Massachusetts' premier online lender.  Visit Loansnap.com to get mortgage advice, free preapprovals, and some of the most competitive mortgage rates available in Massachusetts.

• FNMA (Fannie Mae)

• Freddie Mac

• HUD Home Page
   
   
• Don't have your Closing Delayed (news article)

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Appraisal and Inspection

The information below should be used for general information.  Some states, including Massachusetts do not have licensing requirements for home inspectors.  To view more information on this subject, go to our Assemble your Buying Team™ page.

• CASA leverages a very large, meticulously filtered property records database and multiple, market-specific analytic approaches to estimate current market values for individual, single family houses.

• American Society of Home Inspectors
  

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Moving Information

At this time, we do not have a particular moving company that we endorse over another.  We recommend to to check out several companies before choosing one. 

Once you have compiled a list of movers: 

--Contact them for information and to compare their services. 

--Inform them of the destination and timing of your move, and then set up
an in home visual estimate. 

--Ask for a written estimate and clearly decipher if it is a binding or
non-binding agreement.

--Be physically present when the mover both loads and unloads your
belongings to check that everything has been packed and arrives in good
condition.

--If goods are missing or damaged, make sure you report the fact promptly
and in detail on the van's driver's copy of the inventory sheet before you
sign it.

--If you notice damage after unpacking, a claim must be filed in writing,
with a specific dollar amount stated, within nine months after delivery.

--Concerning insurance, do not assume that every moving company will
automatically insure your items for what they are worth. Generally, movers
assume limited liability insurance for the shipment on a per article basis. Talk with your mover before hand about coverage and options.

For more information we recommend:

• American Moving and Storage Association

• The Massachusetts Movers Association (MMA) is a non-profit trade association representing the moving and storage industry in Massachusetts.

• For you do-it-yourselfers, visit U-Haul on-line

• Moversguide.com is an informative service from the USPS providing a wealth of information on all aspects of moving.

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New Homes and Home Improvement

Buyer's Network has exclusive buyer agents who are expert in new construction.  Contact us to locate the best new construction properties in your area.

• This Old House is a wonderful home improvement TV series on PBS

• National Association of Home Builders

• Builder Online Guide to Building Products

• Remodeling Online Magazine

• Architecture and Engineering Design Services

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U. S. Government

• Start your government information search here
   
• U. S. Consumer Gateway: Your Home
  

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Publications-Homes and Real Estate
   
• Consumer Information Center Catalog on Housing
   
• FNMA (Fannie Mae)
   
• US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Official US Army Web Site

• Official US Navy Web Site

• Official US Marines Web Site

• Official US Air Force Web Site

• Official US Coast Guard Web Site

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Environmental Issues

• National Lead Information Center
  
• LeadSmart Homes
  

• US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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