Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Austin and Dripping Springs have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Schools | |
| Texas Department of Education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Dripping Springs School District - Dripping Springs School District | |
| Lake Travis School District - Lake Travis School District | |
| Mortgage | |
| Wells Fargo Private Mortgage - Call Paula Lowe at Wells Fargo Home Mortgages for preferred service. | |
| Area Information | |
| Austin360 - Great source of information about what's going on in Austin. | |
| Real Estate Center at Texas A & M University - The Real Estate Center at Texas A & M University contains housing and economic information for each area of Texas. | |
| Sex Offender Registration Mapping - Does a registered sex offender live near your house? Texas Department of Public Safety provides a free mapping utility. | |
| Building Your Home | |
| Austin Energy Green Building - Very comprehensive information to help you design and build a home with health, energy-efficiency and the environment in mind. | |
| NAHB - Check out the National Association of Home Builders site. The consumer section has a wealth of information if you are interested in building a home. | |
| Texas Residential Construction Commission - the mission of the TRCC is to promote quality construction for Texans by registering industry members and residential construction projects. Go to the Consumer section to find out about state minimum warranties for builders. Check out the status of a particular builder. | |
| Credit | |
| Equifax - One of the three national consumer repositories of credit information. Credit reports and scores. | |
| Experian - Credit referencing and consumer targeting for the US. Get credit score and report. | |
| Transunion - Know what is in your credit report and have an opportunity to correct any mistakes BEFORE you apply for a loan. | |
| Environmental Safety | |
| Lead Based Paint - Exposure to lead based paint poses a risk to young children and pregnant women. All sellers of properties built prior to 1978 must disclose to buyers any knowledge of lead-based paint in their property. | |
| Texas Department of Health - Resource for information on environmental influences on health. | |
| Texas Department of Insurance - See this website for information on mold and/or indoor air quality. | |
| Government Programs | |
| Fannie Mae - Fannie Mae's mission is to increase the availability and affordability of homes for low, moderate and middle income Americans. | |
| Freddie Mac - Freddie Mac is a private corporation that provides a secondary market for conventional loans. | |
| Ginnie Mae - Ginnie Mae provides financial incentives to lenders to help raise homeownership levels in selected urban areas. | |
| Texas Veterans Programs - Texas veterans may be eligible for a variety of land, housing and home improvement programs to receive long-term, low-interest loans. | |
| VA Loans - Are you a veteran? You may qualify for a zero down payment VA loan. | |
| Home Inspections | |
| Nspect of Austin - Total Real Estate Inspection Services (512)589-8960 | |
| Nunnallee Inspections - Dedicated to providing quality service before, during and after your inspection. Call 512-415-5474 | |
| Rainbow Septic - Inspection, pumping, repairs and installation. Call 512-380-9024 | |
| Home Repairs | |
| CenTex House Leveling & Foundation Repair - Foundation problems? Call for free inspection and written estimate. | |
| Insurance | |
| Flood Insurance - Find out about the National Flood Insurance Program. | |
| Living Green | |
| Austin Energy - This site has a wealth of information about rebates for installing environmentally conscious and cost saving upgrades to your home. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Relocation Links | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Retirement Living information Center's 2008 Taxes by State Guide - Taxes are a key factor when choosing a place to retire. This website summarizes the tax requirements for each state, including income taxes, exemptions for seniors, and how retirement income and property is taxed. | |
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