Helpful Links

Researching new communities:

National database of school demographic
http://nces.ed.gov/

Snapshots of academic performance and school comparison
http://www.schoolmatters.com/

School districts providing comprehensive academic performance and profiles of over 120,000 schools nationwide
http://www.greatschools.net/

Environmental facts about an area by ZIP code, including pollution statistics, the location of hazardous-waste sites and information about the area's watershed
http://www.epa.gov/epahome/commsearch.htm

Pollution report card at the county level and information on topics like air and water quality
http://www.scorecard.org/

Area’s demographics by city/county
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/index.html

National sex-offender-registry website
http://www.familywatchdog.us/

Move information and MLS home listings
www.homefair.com

2 city comparison of economy, crime, schools, etc.
http://www.bestplaces.net

Community profiles
www.epodunk.com

US maps & directions                                                                                                      www.randmcnally.com

MLS home listings nationwide
www.realtor.com

Area Information
http://www.uschamber.com

Buying a home:

Mortgage calculator, loan information & on-line application
http://relocation.countrywide.com/

Home Inspectors
www.ashi.org

Planning the move:

Customized move planner with weekly to-dos
http://www.monstermoving.monster.com

Post Office change of address
https://moversguide.usps.com/?referral=USPS

Change of address - Post Office, magazines, etc.
http://www.monstermoving.monster.com

Settling in: 

Mom’s Club international
www.momsclub.org

Find businesses by name or type, e.g. day care, churches, etc
http://local.google.com/

Utilities connection
http://www.monstermoving.monster.com

Helpful links for Renters:

Government information for renters
www.hud.gov/renting/index.cfm

Available rental Listings
www.rentnet.com

Apartment guides
www.apartmentsnationwide.com

Metropolitan areas. maps, listings, floor plans, photos and on-line tours
www.apartmentguide.com

City information, listings of available rentals and area maps
www.123relocation.com