No doubt about it, there's a lot of home buying information online. But where do you start? With hundreds of thousands of home buying websites, how do you know which ones to visit?

This article will lighten your load by suggesting some premium online resources.

Finding a Home
A home is a major investment. So in order to find the home that's right for you, you should use as many different sources as possible. Read the real estate section of your newspaper. Watch out for those "For Sale" signs. And, of course, use the Internet. Here are some websites to start with:

* www.realestate.yahoo.com
* www.Homes.com
* www.Realtor.com

Current Interest Rates
The following websites will help you keep up with interest rates. This is important, because interest rates contribute to the mortgage payment you'll make each month. As with everything else, visit multiple websites to get an accurate overall picture.

* www.interest.com
* www.money.cnn.com/rates
* www.bankrate.com

Mortgage Calculators
Online mortgage calculators can give you an approximate monthly payment for particular loan amounts. Just keep in mind that these estimates don