A Consumer's Guide to Mortgage Lock-Ins. How you can lock in interest rates and points when applying for a mortgage. 14 pp. (1988. FRB) 335B. 50¢.
A Consumer's Guide to Mortgage Refinancings. What the costs are and how to tell if the time is right to refinance your home. 8 pp. (1988. FRB) 336B. 50¢.
Fair Housing: It's Your Right. Outlines how you are protected against discrimination when buying, selling, renting, or applying for a mortgage. Includes a form to use if you think your rights have been violated. 9 pp. (1993. HUD) 560B. Free.
Guide to Single Family Home Mortgage Insurance. FHA (Government) insurance protects lenders against losses on mortgages so they can offer you more generous terms you might not have otherwise. Learn what the costs, conditions, and options are. 21 pp. (1994. HUD) 126B. $1.25.
Home Buyer's Vocabulary. Defines common words and terms used in the real estate world. Especially useful for the first time buyer. 14 pp. (1987. HUD) 127B. $1.00.
The Home Inspection & You. 11 questions with answers about how and why to get a professional home inspection before you buy or sell. 7 pp. (1993. USDA) 337B. 50¢.
How to Buy a Manufactured (Mobile) Home. Tips on selection, placement, transportation warranties, installation, and inspection. 23 pp. (1994. FTC) 339B. 50¢.
The Mortgage Money Guide. Explains different types of mortgages and financing options. Includes a table of monthly mortgage costs at various rates. 18 pp. (1993. FTC) 128B. $1.25.
Backyard Bird Problems. How to control common problems such as destruction of garden plants, nesting in gutters and chimneys, and damage to your home's exterior. 30 pp. (1993. DOI) 562B. Free.
Citizen's Guide to Pesticides. Tips for controlling pests in the home and garden. How to measure and mix chemicals safely and how to choose an exterminator. 24 pp. (1991. EPA) 341B. 50¢.
Healthy Lawn, Healthy Environment. Preventative and practical tips on soil preparation, grasses, watering, mowing, pesticides, choosing a lawn care service, and more. 20 pp. (1992. EPA) 342B. 50¢.
Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon. Learn about testing options and what to do before buying or selling a home. 32 pp. (1993. EPA) 129B. $1.50.
Home Electrical Safety Audit. How to identify and correct electrical safety problems. 11 pp. (1984. CPSC) 344B. 50¢.
The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality. Household products, building materials, pets, heating systems, and more can affect your health. Learn how and what to do about it. 32 pp. (1993. EPA/CPSC) 345B. 50¢.
Pesticides in Drinking-Water Wells. Learn how to test water from your private or community well and what to do if it's unsafe. 13 pp. (1990. EPA) 346B. 50¢.
Rehab a Home With HUD's 203(k). Learn how you can get a long-term mortgage that includes the costs of reconstructing, modernizing and eliminating health and safety hazards in the home. Find out what properties are eligible, what improvements are covered, and how to apply. 30 pp. (1994. HUD) 347B. 50¢.
Repairing Your Flooded Home. Advice on cleaning up and repairing your home and its contents. 55 pp. (1992. FEMA) 563B. Free.
Water Treatment Units. Discusses various options for purifying drinking water and how to avoid deceptive sales. 4 pp. (1993. FTC) 349B. 50¢.
Your Home Fire Safety Checklist. How to reduce the risks of fire, where the "hot" spots are, and what to do if fire occurs. 10 pp. (1992. CPSC) 350B. 50¢.
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