Resources

Use the items in this section to prepare for building new or remodeling. Start here to explore all the possibilities of your new home or home improvement project.

• Read our tips and use our buyer's cost statement and amortization schedule to determine what you can afford.
• Check out our tips for insuring your home.
• Not all plans are up for grabs! The copyright item will help you avoid problems when planning for your new home or re-design.
• DIY or Pro helps you determine what projects to tackle yourself, and what may be best left to the professionals.
• Remodeling ROI gives tips on maximizing your return on investment when fixing up an existing house.
• For more home buying, building and remodeling tips, you can refer to our affiliated state associations' websites and the National Association of Home Builders' newsletter "HouseKeys."