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Information Library

We have assembled a library of useful documents and resources to help you before, during and after, the sale or purchase of your home. From the Buying or Selling Process to Community Information, you’ll find invaluable information right here. We encourage you to browse, download and print any information that may be of help to you. You’ll need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don’t already have it installed, you can find it here.

Neighborhood Market Flash Report June 2010 July 2010 August 2010		Making Home Affordable Program Are You Eligible? Beware of Scams Making Home Affordable -FAQs Look up your loan: Fannie Mae Look up your loan: Freddie Mac

Buying Process A Shared Responsibility Assistance Programs - 1st Time Buyers Assistance: House Key Program Certified Home Inspectors Co-op: Nat'l Assoc of Housing Co-ops Co-op: What is a Co-op? Co-ops vs Condos Condo Inspections Condos: Living in a Condominium Finding the Perfect Neighborhood HOA Reserve study Q&A HOA Reserve study specialists OpenHouse.com - Find & Route Your Tour Reasons to Buy Summary - The Buying Process Title Insurance 101		Selling Process A Starting Price Myth CBBA - The Selling Process Disclosure Article Sell That House! Today's Market - New Approach to Selling Understanding Capital Gains

About the House Built Green News DPD Research Energy Efficiency Tax Credits EPA Guide to Mold Green Power - PSE Green Power -- Seattle City Light Hazardous Waste Mgmt. KC Lead Based Paint Facts Master Builder's Association Oil Heat - Decommissioning Oil Tanks Oil Heat -- Genesee Co. Oil Heat -- Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) Power Lines -- EMFs Explained Sewer Capacity Charges Siding Problems in the NW Synthetic Stucco -- EIFS Problems Vintage Hardware Suppliers Water Heater Cautions / Proper Subarea Ventilation		Community Information Burn Ban/Fire Danger by County City of Seattle Community Calendar CrimeWeb Enterprise Seattle EPA - Search local areas Puget Sound Trends (PSRC) Seattle Area Condos Seattle Census Seattle Channel: Connet to Life in the City Seattle City Profile -- ePodunk Seattle City Search Seattle Crime Statistics Seattle Dept. of Neighborhoods Seattle PI Webtowns Seattle Public Utilities Seattle Visitor Information Sex Offender Search -- King County Sex Offender Search -- Seattle Police Dept. Sex Offender Search -- "Family Watchdog"

Financing Basic Financing Facts Factors of Credit Improving Credit US HUD -- Protect Yourself from Loan Fraud		Getting Around Seattle Airport Security Check Point Wait Times Bus Schedules Calculate Your Commute Time Ferry Schedule Light Rail Information Google Maps Seatac Airport Parking Info. Seatac Flight Tracking Info Sounder Train Schedules Traffic Cams

Rental & Temporary Housing ABODA - Corporate Housing Apt. Insider Apts.com Western WA Between Moves - Temp Housing Corporate Housing.com For Rent.com Oakwood.com Rentals.com Seattle Apt. Finders Seattle Rentals		School Information Checklist: Seattle Times Guide to Evaluating Schools Colleges: North Seattle Community College Colleges: Seattle Central Community College Colleges: Seattle University Colleges: Shoreline Community College Colleges: University of Washington K-12: Bellevue School District K-12: Lake Washington School District K-12: Seattle Area Private Schools K-12: Seattle Public Schools Ratings: Standard & Poors Ratings: WA State Report Card Seattle Public School Enrollment Services Seattle Times School Guide University of Washington Campus Map

Income Property Code Intrepretation - Exsistence of ADU Establishing an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Illegal Dwelling Units Search DPD for Permits Seattle Landlord / Tenant Laws		Useful Tools Buy vs. Rent Calculator Calculate a Commute Time CB's Home Price Comparison Index Mortgage Calculator Mortgage Rates and Calculators What is a Dollar Worth?

Miscellaneous KC Sewage Capacity Charges for New Connections King Co. Property Tax Rates King Co. Recorders Office -- Records Relocation Seattle Architecture Foundation Seattle Dept. of Planning & Dev, Land Use Codes Seattle Office of Economic Development Seattle Planning Commission - Projects Senior & Disabled Tax Exemptions Senior Housing WA State Real Property Laws		Real Estate Blogs 360 Digest A difference for buyers with limited service listings? Active Rain - NW Elegance Blog Fine Print and House Clues Seattle PI Real Estate Professionals Blog Seattle Real Estate Advocate Blog

Community Partnerships and Events Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity Benefit a Huge Success Picnic at the Precinct Picnic in the Precinct 2006 Women Business Owners

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