Real Estate Associations

Title Insurance

Mortgage Interest Rates

These links provide average national and regional interest rates.


Home Inspection and Environmental Information

Browse these links for information related to Home Inspections and Environmental Issues:

  • EPA's Indoor Air Page -- Deals with Radon, Environmental Tobacco Smoke (Secondhand Smoke), Biologicals (e.g., molds, bacteria, dust mites), Carbon monoxide, Organic gases (e.g., solvents, cleansers and disinfectants, dry-cleaning), Formaldehyde (e.g., pressed wood products, furniture, fabrics), Pesticides, Asbestos, Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Respirable particles
  • HUD's Lead Page -- HUD's Lead Paint Pamphlet
  • The Home Inspectors and Construction Information Website  -- Information regarding Aluminum Wiring, Lead, Radon, Underground Oil Storage Tanks, Septic Systems and more
  • Maryland Department of Environment -- Information regarding lead, ozone and more


Governments

For those of you new to the area, or for those who just need a brushup, we recommend the Washington Post's excellent section, which is chock full of information on the Washington Metropolitan Area, including how to navigate local governments, profiles of various areas, and recent real estate sales. 

All of the Municipal Government Web Sites

Neighborhood Web Sites

Federal Internet Guide

State and City Governments

County Governments

Public Schools

Intergovernmental Organizations

Utilities