Real Estate Industry Links

Real Estate Settlement Act Homepage — RESPA is a HUD consumer protection statute designed to help homebuyers be better shoppers in the home buying process.

Home Loan Learning Center — Consumer website sponsored by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), packed with information for prospective home buyers about the home loan process.

Realtor®.com — Official website of the National Association of Realtors® with extensive archives of basic and more advanced articles on home finance, refinancing, and related issues.

Federal Trade Commission —  Consumer protection information from the federal government on many aspects of home buying and home ownership.

AARP — Information about financing homes and home improvements from the premier advocacy organization for Americans 50 and over.

Association Links
American Bankers Association
American Escrow Association
American Financial Services Association
American Insurance Association
American Land Title Association
American Law Institute – American Bar Association
Consumer Bankers America
Mortgage Bankers Association of America
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
National Association of Land Title Examiners and
National Association of Mortgage Brokers
National Association of Professional Mortgage Women
National Home Equity Mortgage Association
National Notary Association
RESPRO - Real Estate Services Providers Council
The National Assoc. of County Recorders, Election Officials & Clerks
Title/Appraisal Vendor Management Association
FHA Mortgage

Builder Links
American Society of Home Inspectors
Building Owners and Managers Association
National Association of Homebuilders

Credit Reporting Links
Equifax
Experian
iCreditReport
TALX
TransUnion

Flood Determination Links
Federal Flood Certification Corporation
Geotrac
Lereta Corporation
Mortgage Mag Flood
National Flood Research
US Flood Research, Inc.

Government Links
FirstGov.gov - The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal
FirstGov.gov - State & Territorial Government Listing
FirstGov.gov - Consumer Guides & Protection
FirstGov.gov - Public Safety & Preparedness Page
HUD - Office of Housing and Urban Development 
FTC - Federal Trade Commission
FDIC - Financial Links for Consumers

Downpayment / First Time Buyer's Assistance Programs
AmeriDream
Buyer's Assistance
Housing Action Resource Trust  
HUD/FHA Non-Profit Program Frequently Asked Questions 
FHA Homeownership Centers & Resource Center
American Dream Downpayment Assistance Resource Guide