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Credit Union Consumer Facts http://www.cuna.org/data/consumer/advice/retire_home/hometoc.html Energyguide.com provides an easy way to assess energy use and get quick tips on saving energy. Environmental Protection Agency (http://www.epa.gov/) is a one-stop shop for advice on testing for and mitigating pollutants from lead paint to radon to mold. Equifax (http://www.eqifax.com/) A source of credit reports. Experian (formerly TRW) (http://www.experian.com/) A source of credit reports. Federal Citizen Information Center http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/results.tpl?id1=17&startat=1&--woSECTIONSdatarq=17&--SECTIONSword=ww Ginnie Mae provides advice to buyers on affordability and homeownership, including calculators. http://www.ginniemae.gov/ HUD offers advice to buyers on finance, fair housing, and more http://www.hud.gov/buying/index.cfm 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 will help both buyers and sellers with packing tips and timetables, online mover links, and places to store belongings so that homes look less cluttered. REALTOR.com has consumer information for buyers and sellers as well as home listings and links to service providers. REBAC, the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council offers a homebuyer’s kit with useful information and checklists. http://www.rebac.net/hbk.html