Government Sites Relating to Real Estate:

www.epa.gov/lead
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency site offers rules and regulations and other reference information on lead in paint, dust, and soil.

www.hud.gov
HUD is the nation's housing agency committed to increasing homeownership, particularly among minorities, creating affordable housing opportunities for low-income Americans, supporting the homeless, elderly, people with disabilities and people living with AIDS. The Department also promotes economic and community development as well as enforces the nation's fair housing laws.

www.treas.gov/auctions
Search for U.S. Treasury seized properties on this site.

www.ustreas.gov
The U.S. Department of the Treasury Web site.

www.va.gov
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Web site.

www.fdic.gov
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC), an independent agency created by Congress, contributes to stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system by insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions, and managing receiverships.