Home Building Tools

free tools and downloads

	print: home building map (pdf)	print: home construction spec plan (pdf)
	print: step-by-step building guide (pdf)	download: spec budgeting plan (excel)

home construction analysis

	estimate the cost and payback value	home and neighborhood market valuations
	calculate interior - exterior sq. footage	plan and budget home construction
	learn how to save $$$ on new home construction	cost saving strategies for model home purchase

financing analysis

	print: home financing shopping sheet (pdf)	check your credit report
	print: mortgage lending map (pdf)	link to: mortgage payoff module
	print: mortgage application checklist	loan amortization worksheet (excel)

tax publications and forms (links jump to IRS)

	home owner mortgage interest deduction	moving related expenses
	tax information for first-time home owners	selling your home
	business use of your home	residential rental properties

consumer protection information (links jump to FTC.gov)

	information about abusive lending practices	privacy information and information sharing
	about credit based products and credit scams	e-Commerce and the Internet
	money-related resource information	other consumer-related issues

from federal reserve library (links jump to federal reserve library)

	ABCs of figuring interest	regulations that protect consumers
	facts about banking	credit guide
	controlling interest	Points of Interest (How Interest Rates Work)

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