Understanding Your Home
- Property Taxes: www.franklincountyauditor.com
- Home Insurance: www.insurance.ohio.gov
- Maintenance and Repairs: www.thisoldhouse.com/maintenance
- Home Security: www.columbus.gov/police/community/Crime-Prevention/
Financial Considerations
- Mortgage Basics: www.consumerfinance.gov/owning-a-home/
- Budgeting and Financial Planning: www.smartaboutmoney.org/Courses/My-Housing-Plan/Homeownership
- Refinancing Options: www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0320-refinancing-your-mortgage
- Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit: www.bankrate.com/home-equity.aspx
Emergency Preparedness
- Natural Disasters: www.ema.ohio.gov/Preparedness
- Home Safety: www.nsc.org/home-safety
Community Resources
- Local Government Services: www.columbus.gov/housing
- Homeowner Associations (HOAs): www.caionline.org/homeownerresources
- Community Events and Activities: www.experiencecolumbus.com/events
Legal and Regulatory Considerations
- Zoning and Land Use Regulations: www.columbus.gov/development/
- Homeowner Rights and Responsibilities: www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Consumer-Resources/Homeownership/Home-Repair-Remodeling/Home-Improvement-Contracts
- Legal Protections: www.columbuslegalaid.org
