Where to Build Your Home: the Location

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Your first step in any move is finding a place to live. You may be looking for a home to buy or leasing a rental apartment. Search for housing by using the resources below.


Click to scroll for information below:
	TIP-1:	look for housing to buy or build
	TIP-2:	search for rentals - rental furniture
	TIP-3:	finding a roommate
	TIP-4:	look for temporary housing

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	MAIL	share this page with a friend
	MAP	print 1-page home moving map

Find a Place to Live:

Search Housing in Your Desiginated Area

	search MLS listings		find a real estate agent
	search new construction
	search classified ads
	search FSBO listings
	search foreclosures

Home Guides:

	Home Buying Guide information about buying a home - contract negotiations - financing - closing go to home buying center

	Home Building Guide information about building your home - find a builder - negotiate the contract - develop the construction specs go to home building center

	Home Selling Guide information about selling your home - listing your home - preparing your home to sell - negotiating the offer go to home selling center

Find a Place to Live:

Search Rentals in Your Desiginated Area

	Online listing of apartment rentals:
	www.apartments.com
	www.apartmentguide.com
	www.rentals.com

	before signing - get an apartment review

	Online listing of home rentals:
	www.homerentals.net
	www.rentals.com

	search classified ads for rentals

What About Rental Furniture for Your Place:

	Location of rental providers:
	http://ifra.org/
	midwest: www.instantfurniture.com/
	mid-atlantic: www.rentfurniture.com/
	far west: www.bfr.com/
	northeast: www.furnishedhousing.com/furniture_rental.html

	Other Rent Residential Furniture:
	www.rentacenter.com/index.asp
	www.cortfurniture.com/
	www.aaronrents.com/

	search the classified ads
	search the yellow pages

Don't Forget Rental Insurance:

Your landlord's housing insurance typically does not cover your personal items such as jewelry, stereos, bicycles, etc., in the event of loss or destruction. Review this web site for important renter insurance information:
http://www.rentara.com/

Find rental insurance:
http://www.netquote.com

Find a Place to Live:

Finding a roommate to reduce costs

Sharing your rent with a roommate can cut your rental costs. It's great first step when saving up money for your first home:

	Online listing of roommate finders:
	www.roommates.com
	www.roommatelocator.com
	www.roommateclick.com

	check the classified ads

	Roommate Sources and Guides:
	roommate survival guide
	check the background of roommates
	track and share expenses online

Find a Place to Live:

Where to Look for Temporary Housing

You may need a temporary place to stay while you await closing on your new home or occupation date on your rental:

	Temporary Housing:
	extended stay (temporary) rentals
	corporate housing
	oakwood extended rentals

	check the yellow pages

	search classified ads for temp housing

	Will You Need Storage?
	if you're in temporary stay, will you need storage until you finalize your living accomodations: see storage information

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Find a Place to Live

Look for Housing to Buy or Build

Search for Rentals

Finding a Roommate

Finding Temporary Housing