Below are links to several sites with beneficial information

REAL ESTATE CONTRACT INFORMATION:

Working with Real Estate Agents

http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/publications-bulletins/WorkingWith.html

Questions and Answers on Offer & Acceptance

http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/pdf/brochures/Q&AOfferandAcceptance.pdf

Questions and Answers on Real Estate Closings

http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/pdf/brochures/closingsbrochure.pdf

TYPES OF REAL ESTATE:

Questions and Answers on Residential Subdivisions and Planned Communities

http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/publications-bulletins/subdivisions.html

Condos and Townhomes

http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/publications-bulletins/condos.html

Questions and Answers on Purchasing Coastal Real Estate

http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/publications-bulletins/coastal.html

LENDING INFORMATION:

How to Avoid Predatory Lending

http://www.realtor.org/files/government_affairs/housing_opportunity/predatory_lending_brochure.pdf

Traditional Mortgages

http://www.realtor.org/files/government_affairs/housing_opportunity/traditional_brochure.pdf

Specialty Mortgages

http://www.realtor.org/files/government_affairs/housing_opportunity/specialty_brochure.pdf

How to Avoid Foreclosure

http://www.realtor.org/subprime_lending.nsf/docfiles/NAR%20Foreclosure%20Brochure.pdf/$FILE/NAR%20Foreclosure%20Brochure.pdf

WHAT TO BE AWARE OF WHEN YOU PURCHASE A HOME:

Questions and Answers on Home Inspections

http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/publications-bulletins/inspections.html

Questions and Answers on Fair Housing

http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/publications-bulletins/FairHousing.html

A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/moldguide.html

Mold Resources

http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldresources.html 

http://www.epi.state.nc.us/epi/oii/mold/

Radon and Real Estate

http://www.epa.gov/radon/realestate.html 

http://www.radontestinglabs.com/id10.html

Asbestos

http://www.schs.state.nc.us/epi/asbestos.html 

http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/ashome.html

Lead Paint

http://www.schs.state.nc.us/epi/lead.html 

http://www.epa.gov/region02/health/leadpoisoning.htm

Polybutelyne Pipes

http://www.pbpipe.com

Synthetic Stucco

http://www.nc.stucco.com

Well/Private Water Systems

http://www.epa.gov/safewater/

Building Codes

http://www.ncdoi.com

High Temperature Plastic Vent Pipes – could be found in homes built since 1994

Corrective Action Program – 800-758-3688

http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/PRHTML98/98072.html

Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant

http://www.progress-energy.com/aboutenergy/powerplants/nuclearplants/harris.asp

RDU - Aircraft Noise

http://www.rduaircraftnoise.com/home/tips.html 

http://www.rduaircraftnoise.com/home/AircraftNoiseNotificationWake.pdf

Underground Fuel Storage Tanks – 800-424-9346

http://www.epa.gov/swerust1/states/nc.htm 

http://www.epa.gov/agriculture/ag101/pestpetroleum.html

Environmental Contaminants

http://www.epi.state.nc.us/epi/oii/hsfactsheet.html

Wake County Public Schools

Due to growth in our area, school assignments are likely to change. You can view a property’s assigned school district by using the links below.

http://www.wcpss.net

http://www.wcpss.net/growth-management/assignment.html

Water Restrictions

Wake County is experiencing drought conditions. Here is a link to the restrictions for each city/town.

http://www.wakegov.com/water/restrictions.htm

Wake County Government

http://www.wakegov.com

Recycling & Landfills: info and locations

http://www.wakegov.com/recycling/default.htm

Tax & Property: info and maps

http://www.wakegov.com/tax/default.htm

Railroad Tracks

http://www.nscorp.com

http://csx.com

DOT - For road, bridge & railway projects. Including I540

http://www.ncdot.org/projects/regions.html?Region=*Piedmont*