HOME GUIDE

Wisconsin Realtors Association - This site provides information and resources on searching for a house as well as links to listing services and individual real estate brokers.
Realtor.com - The official site of the National Association of Realtors®.

Partners - A program to assist in calculating the amount of a home purchase loan affordable to you.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Contains information on home buyers' assistance and other programs.

Farmers & Merchants Home Mortgage Programs
Application Process - A step by step guide which walks you through the mortgage application process.
Mortgage Terms - A glossary of common mortgage terms to help you understand the mortgage process.
Home Appraisals - Explanation as to why we need a home appraisal for each mortgage loan we make at the bank.
APR - An explanation of the term Annual Percentage Rate.

Bob Vila - Bob Vila's name is synonymous with home improvement, and this web site is built on the wisdom of his 20 years in the business.
Conservatories Online - This is the online place for people interested in conservatories, sun-rooms, garden rooms and orangeries. They have many tips and suggestions for "adding space and light to your home". You can also source both UK and North American Suppliers of conservatories, sunrooms, sun blinds and accessories here.

HomeTime - The on-line site for this PBS show has loads of helpful hints and complete plans to build things, fix things, plus advice from Dean Johnson and Robin Hartl to make your home a thing of beauty.
The Old House Web - This site is dedicated to helping old-house enthusiasts in their search for products, information and advice. Good information and helpful links for owners of older homes.

Improve Net - Home Improvement Contractor Matching Service & Resources. An enormous database of professionals, indexed by state, who'll come out and dirty their hands.
Handyman - Home projects, Project finders, Contractor Locator and more.
Woodzone - This site describes different woods and rates their workability, durability and finishing qualities. You'll find informative tips that cover material such as sandpaper and putty.