Local Resources

Take a look at some of the great things Ballard and Greenlake have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.

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Market Statistics
	NWMLS - NWMLS monthly statistical reports and news releases summarizing housing activity for Western Washington. Northwest Multiple Listing Service, is the largest full-service MLS in the Northwest.
Schools
	Seattle Public Schools - Guide to Seattle Public Schools
	Seattle Private Schools - Guide to Seattle private schools.
	Office of Superintendent - Resources for parents and students
	School Information - free school profiles
	State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics....
	Washington Education Association - WEA began as a statewide education organization in 1889. For more than 80 years, membership included teachers and administrators.
	Washington State Report Card - Side by side comparison of schools.
Area Information
	City of Seattle - you will find anything you wanted to know about Seattle
	What to do in Seattle - search local restaurants, night life and so much more!
	Community Information - free community profiles
Mortgage
	Countrywide Home Loans - Let local lender Craig Walker help you take the hassle out of getting a home loan.
	Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
Local Chamber of Commerce
	Ballard - source for everything Ballard
	Green Lake - The Green Lake neighborhood is a great place to work, play, visit, and live.
	Magnolia - come discover Magnolia
	Wallingford - welcome to wallingford
Local Weather
	Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
Maps
	Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
Tax Information
	First-time homeowners - Publication 530 (2004), Tax Information for First-Time Homeowners
	Homeowner deductions information - Frequently Asked Tax Questions And Answers
	How to report moving expenses -
	Selling your home -
Relocation Links
	Ballard Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move
	USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move
	Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world!
	National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
	Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage
	US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states
	Real Estate Link Exchange -

Local Resources

Jerry Allensworth