Helpful Home Buyer Consumer Information & Links

    These links to U.S. government and other external sources of information will help you understand your real estate options, help you make well-informed decisions, and help with your move to your new Sarasota Florida home.

• How Much Home Can I Afford
• Glossary - Home Buying Terms

• Everything About Mortgages - Mortgage 101
• Glossary of Mortgage Terms

• What's a FICO Score ?
• Checking Your Credit

• Daily Interest Rate Survey
• Beware of Loan Fraud

• Buying a HUD Foreclosure Home ?
• Get a School Report
• Check Recent Neighborhood Sales

• Finding a Home Inspector
• Between Contract and Closing
• Paperwork You'll Sign at Closing - Part I
• Paperwork You'll Sign at Closing - Part II

• Moving Yourself ? Order Boxes
• Water-wise Florida Landscaping
• Planning for Home Safety

• HomeTime Remodeling Advice
• HUD Home Improvements Advice
• Florida Golf Guide