Whom to Contact (Where & What to Buy) - Q & A
Q: Where can I obtain a listing of homebuilders?
A: Contact the National Association of Home Builders for a list of home builders, at 201 15th St., N.W., Washington, DC 20005; (202) 822-0200, or your local Building Industry Association office.
Q: Who do I contact to get information on filing consumer complaints?
A: Look to the following sources if you are interested in getting more information on filing consumer complaints:
* Consumer Federation of America, 1424 16th St. N.W., Suite 604, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 387-6121.
* United Homeowners Association; 1511 K St., N.W.; Washington, DC 20005; (202) 408-8842.
* Consumers Union, 1535 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94103 or call (415) 431-6747.
* Consumer Action Council, 116 New Montgomery St., Suite 233, San Francisco, CA 94105; (415) 777-9648
Q: is there any more information regarding co-ops?
A: For more specifics on co-operative housing, contact the National Association of Housing Cooperatives, 1614 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 549-5201.
Q: Is there any more information available on housing market stats?
A: For finding out the status of the local housing market your most reliable source is your real estate agent. Another good source for information is your statewide association of REALTORS®, who frequently compile statistics from local real estate boards.
If its overall statistics you seek, U.S. Housing Markets publishes quarterly reports pertaining to home building and home buying on a regular basis. Local builder associations usually receive these reports, however, if your's does not contact the housing research firm located in Canton, Mich.; call (800) 755-6269 for information; the firm also maintains an Internet site. Finally, check with the U.S. Bureau of the Census in Washington, D.C.; (301) 495-4700. The census bureau also maintains a site on the Internet. The Chicago Title company also has published a pamphlet, "Who's Buying Homes in America." Write Chicago Title and Trust Family of Title Insurers, 171 North Clark St., Chicago, IL 60601-3294.
Q: Where can I find more information on manufactured housing?
A: If you'd like more information on manufactured housing, send your request to:
* "Questions and Answers on Manufactured Home Loans for Veterans," U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420.
* Manufactured Housing Institute, 2101 Wilson Blvd., #610 Arlington, VA 22201; call (703) 558-0400.
