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Local Resources

Take a look at some of the great things Savannah and Tybee Island 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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RE/MAX website for One Stop Shopping
  RE/MAX - Searching for a home couldn't get easier when searching here at re/max.com on line.
Useful websites
  eNeighborhoods.com - Information on neighborhoods.
  Real Estate Statistics - Up to date information about the real estate market and trends.
Know your credit score
  MY FICO - Great website to inquire on your credit score.
Interest Rates
  Today's Interest Rates - Get up to the minute information on interest rates.
CLUE Reports
  Clue Reports - Useful information on past insurance claims and the insurability of the house.
Mortgage
  Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
Tax Information
  First-time homeowners -
  Homeowner deductions information -
  How to report moving expenses -
  Selling your home -
Area Information
  Savannah Convention & Visitor's Bureau - Here is a link to the Savannah Convention and Visitors Calendar of Events. Bookmark this link to get the latest St. Patrick's Day information.
  Community Information - Nationwide Free Community Profiles
Family and Fun
  The Islands YMCA - Our Family has enjoyed membership in the Islands Y for many years, and I am proud to be a continuing supporter of the Priceless Gifts Campaign. If you are moving to Savannah, this is great place to meet friends and participate in the Community.
  Islands Miniature Golf & Games - Enjoy miniature golf, batting cages and other family fun right on Wilmington Island. This is a great place to tkae the kids or even have their birthday party.
Relocation Links
  Savannah Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move
  Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage
  National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
  Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world!
  US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states
  USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move
Maps
  Google Maps - View maps and get directions.
  Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
Local Weather
  Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
  Hurricane Information - Here is a link to Chatham County's Emergency Management Agency Hurricane website. This site has links to national hurricane resources as well as specific local information.
Island's Churches
  St Peter the Apostle Catholic Church -
  Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church -
  Lutheran Church of the Redeemer - Wilmington Island's oldest church.
  First Baptist Church of the Islands -
Schools
  Benedictine Military School - The official site for historic Benedictine Military School, a private, Catholic, military school for boys in grades 9 - 12
  Calvary Day School - Calvary Day School, located in the heart of Savannah, is a college prepatory school offering classes for grades PK - 12. "Educating the whole student for abundant living."
  Saint Andrew's School - St. Andrew's School in Savannah, Georgia is an independent, coeducational, non-sectarian school serving over 470 students in grades PK-12.
  Saint Vincent's Academy - An historic Catholic secondary school for girls owned and operated by the Religious Sisters of Mercy.GRADES: 9 – 12. FOUNDED 1845:
  Savannah Christian School - Savannah Christian Preparatory School (SCPS) is an independent, non-denominational PK-12 college prep Christian school. We seek to glorify God by partnering with families, churches and the local community in educating future generations through Christ-centered training, application and example.
  Savannah Country Day School - The Savannah Country Day School in Savannah, Georgia is a private PK-12 college preparatory school established in 1955.
  Savannah, Chatham County School System - Your link to the on-line home of our school system in Chatham County. The site features links to information about all the public schools in the area.
  School Information - free school profiles
  State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics....
Colleges and Universities
  Armstrong Atlantic State University - Armstrong Atlantic State University is a dynamic part of the University System of Georgia. Acclaimed for academic excellence since its founding in 1935, AASU offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, College of Health Professions, School of Computing and the School of Graduate Studies.
  Georgia Southern University - Georgia Southern University is the largest and most comprehensive center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia. The University's hallmark is a superior undergraduate experience emphasizing academic distinction, excellent teaching, and student success
  Savannah State University - For over 100 years, Savannah State University has provided a high quality, inspiring education to students from throughout Georgia, the nation and the world. This education and preparation for life is provided on a 165-acre campus bordering the vibrant, active and historic City of Savannah on one side, and the salt-water marshes rivers and ocean on the other side.
  The Savannah College of Art and Design - The Savannah College of Art and Design exists to prepare talented students for careers in the visual and performing arts, design, the building arts, and the history of art and architecture.
Home Improvement
  Home Depot - You can do it. We can help!
  Lowe's - Improving Home Improvement
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