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Home Buying - The following websites have helpful (and free) information on the homebuying process

• US Department of Housing & Urban Development ("HUD)  www.hud.gov
• Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA" or "GinnieMae")  www.ginniemae.gov
• New York State Bar Association  www.nysba.org

Home Inspection - What will be covered by the inspector ??  Check out the Amercian Society of Home Inspectors Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics.   www.ashi.com 

Also, before hiring an inspector, ask what will be included in his/her inspection of your home.  Here are some additional helpful links to help you understand your home, including issues relating to Radon, Septic Systems, Oil Tanks, Well Water, Air Pollutants, Lead, and other topics...

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  www.epa.gov
• American Industrial Hygiene Association  www.aiha.org
• US Dept. of Labor - Occupational Safety & Health Administration  www.osha.gov

Local School System - Part of your decision to buy a home in a particular town may be based on the local school system (such as: elementary/middle/high schools, special education programs, private schools, other).  These links may be helpful:

• New York State Education Department (annual school report)   www.nysed.gov
• New York Times (articles relating to Westchester schools)  www.nytimes.com
• Journal News (articles relating to Westchester schools)   www.nyjnews.com/school_report/2005
• Westchester Magazine (articles relating to Westchester High Schools) www.westchestermagazine.com/issues/2006_03/coverstory/High-School-Story.pdf

Area Information - This website may be helpful to find out more about a town 

• Journal News (articles relating to Westchester towns)   www.lohud.com/living here

Transportation

• Metro-North Commuter Railroad  www.mta.nyc.ny.us
• Westchester Beeline Bus System   http://beelinebus.westchestergov.com
• Westchester County Airport   www.westchestergov.com/airport