Housing
Frequently
Asked Questions
- What is home equity and how can I increase the equity in my home?
- What is appreciation and how does it affect my home?
- Will I recoup the costs of making improvements in my house if I decide to sell it shortly after the project is complete?
- How much insurance do I need to purchase for my house to be adequately covered?
- How much difference will it make if I secure a mortgage for 15 years rather than 30 years?
- How can I remove mildew from the exterior siding of my home?
Other Housing Information
Housing...Inside & Out is a newsletter designed to provide educational information related to issues in housing, water quality, indoor air quality, energy conservation, and waste management. The information is designed to be used by consumers and educators.
The following is a short list of relevant sites on the WWW that provide information and resources on housing and environment. These sites are maintained by educational institutions or government agencies, none are commercial in nature.2000 Census of Population
and Housing
http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2000/index.html
2000 Census of Population and Housing information is gathered on personal
and household characteristics on a nation-wide basis every ten years.
FannieMae
http://www.fanniemae.com/
Provides information on Home Buying Reverse Mortgages, Home Improvement
Mortgages and the annual research project designed to determine American
attitudes toward housing and home ownership.
HomePath
http://www.homepath.com
This is a site that will help you with buying or refinancing a home.
HUD's Homes and Communities
http://www.hud.gov
Assists people find homes and helps communities develop and thrive.
America's Housing
http://www.census.gov/ftp/pub/hhes/www/housing.html
Includes data on American Housing Survey, Housing affordability, and related
topics.
Habitat for Humanity
International
http://www.habitat.org
Habitat for Humanity International brings families and communities in
need together with volunteers and resources to build decent, affordable
housing.
Housing Assistance
Council
http://www.ruralhome.org
A national nonprofit corporation helping local organizations huild affordable
homes for rural Americans.
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