Helpful Real Estate Resources

We've compiled a great list of helpful resources for anyone considering buying, renting or selling a house in the Houston area.

Government Resources

  • Federal Housing Finance Agency

    The Federal Housing Finance Agency is an independent federal agency created as the successor regulatory agency resulting from the statutory merger of the Federal Housing Finance Board, the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO), and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development government-sponsored enterprise mission team, absorbing the powers and regulatory authority of both entities, with expanded legal and regulatory authority, including the ability to place government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) into receivership or conservatorship.

  • Equal Housing Opportunity

    Make sure you are treated fairly and equally. All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination"

  • US Department of Housing and Urban Development

    Get tons of information on buying houses and anything else real estate related in the United States.

Moving

  • unpakt

    Compare Movers with Unpakt. Exact prices. No surprises. Just enter your move details, compare quotes and reviews, choose a verified mover, and book online.

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    Get free quotes from up to 4 movers for local or long distance moves from Moving.com - your mover resource with tools, guides & more.

  • Movers

    Get Free Moving Quotes from licensed Moving Companies in your area. Use our free Moving Guides & Tips

Landscapers

  • findlocal-landscapers

    If you are looking for a landscaper you are in the right place. The FindLocal-Landscapers.com Directory displays Landscapers and Landscape Companies. We also display Landscapers and Landscape contractors throughout the United States.

  • HomeAdvisor

    HomeAdvisor (Formerly ServiceMagic) is a leading website and mobile app provider offering free tools and resources for home improvement, repair and maintenance projects. More than 25 million people have trusted HomeAdvisor's patented ProFinder technology to find pre-screened, customer-rated home service professionals like plumbers, electricians, roofers, painters and more. Start your search with Home Advisor today!

Home Inspectors

  • American Society of Home Inspectors

    We can assist you when it’s time to find an ASHI home inspector by employing our comprehensive inspector search program. Find a certified home inspector by searching by address, metro area or neighborhood. You can even use our advanced search to locate an ASHI inspector by last name, area code or company name.

  • InterNACHI

    InterNACHI is the world's largest association of professional home and commercial property inspectors. As part of their membership requirements, InterNACHI inspectors have to complete dozens of inspection-related courses and pass hundreds of quizzes and exams.

Home Staging

  • houzz

    Find the best home stagers to help you sell your home. Browse portfolios, ratings, recommendations and reviews to hire a top local professional stager for your home.

  • Real Estate Staging Association

    Find home stagers and redesigners by searching the Real Estate Staging Association's database.

Credit Checking

  • Credit Karma

    Instantly receive your free credit score and free credit report online. Free credit tools to track and optimize your credit score. No credit card needed & no hidden fees.

  • Experian

    Useful information and resources for credit scores. Get answers and links to information on your credit score.

Mortgage Calculators

  • Mortgage Calculator

    Use this free mortgage calculator to save money on your home loan today. Includes amoritization tables, bi-weekly savings, refinance info, and helpful tips.

  • CNN Money Mortgage Calculator

    Use the CNN Money mortgage payment calculator to figure out your monthly payment for either a new purchase or refinance.

School Districts

  • GreatSchools

    Public and Private School Ratings, Reviews and Parent Community

  • School District Finder

    Search school districts maps and boundaries by address, search school ratings, student ratio and many other information about schools.

  • National Center for Education Statistics District Locator

    The CCD District Locator was created to enable the public to find the correct name, address, telephone number, NCES ID number, urbanicity (rural, large city, etc.), and other student and teacher information for school districts as reported to NCES by state education officials in each state.