Area Info:

Local Information - www.olepedersen.com/area.html Research the area before you move.
Monthly Newsletter - www.http://realtytimes.com/c/Ole


Financing:

Best Lender in Town - www.financewithsteve.com


Legal advise on Real Estate:

Best Legal Resources - www.nolo.com Whether you're looking to buy a house, rent an apartment, sell your place, or become a landlord, Nolo.com can help you protect, and enforce, your rights


Real Estate News & Updates:

Daily Consumer news & Advise - www.http://realtytimes.com/nlnews.htm?open&Vol=c&ID=Ole


Relocation:

Best Relocation Help - www.monstermoving.com Think you can relax after the closing? That's when all the real work begins. You've got to pack, connect utilities, and - no small matter - ship all your stuff from the old place to the new. Get a leg up on the process with the Monstermoving Planner, which guides you step-by-step through relocation.


Renovation / New Construction:

Building cost - www.building-cost.net Once you've got the perfect house on paper, it's time to break ground. To get a detailed estimate of construction cost, including materials and labor, try this site's novel calculator. You'll have to answer a battery of questions, some of which ger a bit technical. It's worth the effort.
Improvement / Renovation - www.improvenet.com If you want a bit more vetting than HomeBuilder's directory of contractors provides, I recommend you pay a visit to ImproveNet.


Schools:

ASD (American School Directory) - www.asd.com Browse through all our nations schools.
Maryland Department of Education - www.msde.state.md.us School info, test scores, statistics, and more.


Weather:

Local Weather - www.weather.com/weather/us/zips/20814.html?parZ57&site=www.z57.com&promo=0 Up to the minute accurate weather reports on the area!