Click on the links below to access the information. Some links will open in a new browser window, this window will remain open.     General Real Estate and Mortgage Information The Basics of Real Estate Lending and Mortgage Loans - another very informative article by San Francisco Attorney D. Andrew Sirkin. Mortgage and Loan Calculators - plan ahead, calculate mortgage payments and create amortization tables or input your income, debt, down payment, and calculate what price home you can afford. Buying a new home - the archives of the iNest Newsletter contain a series of informative articles. Your Home as a Tax Shelter: Top Ten Tax Deductions for Owning Your Home Zillow.com - offers satellite photos and home valuation information. Site is still in beta so not all areas are covered. Old vs. New Home - in case you're undecided, consider the points in this article. GreatSchools.net - Elementary, middle and high school information for public, private and charter schools nationwide.   Some Buying Guide links take you off the golfhomesTODAY.com web site to other web sites that we believe provide useful information. golfhomesTODAY.com makes no representations or warranty concerning the information contained on these sites. Return to the Golfhome Buying Guide.