Friday, May 22, 2009

Sayplanning.com
Site features a budget planning section to help you afford to own your own home. Also offers information for those wanting to build from scratch. Read articles on selling, buying, mortgages, moving, house plans and read through home evaluation reports.
Redfin
Online real estate broker focuses on real estate in the Bay Area, Boston, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Seattle and Washington, D.C.. Watch the video tutorial to understand how Redfin works for both buyers and sellers.
STLToday
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch newspaper has a collection of articles from their real estate section that are worth reading if you're buying or selling. Columnists offer advice on buying and selling a home and tactics to move your house faster or find the best deal out there.
Move.com
Offers visitors the ability to search millions of listings all over the United States. Search listings, new home construction and rentals. Use their tool to find out what your home is worth. Just punch in your address and they'll send you a free report with an estimated value based on other homes in your area.
Zillow
In addition to listing thousands of homes for sale and rent, the site offers numerous articles of interest to both home sellers and buyers. Gives information to help you steer clear of real estate scams and articles on how to choose a lender.
ZipRealty
Site allows visitors to search for MLS listings by area. You can also use their service to sell your own home. Claims to save sellers up to 25 percent on realty fees. Offers many tools to help you price your home, relocate or get pre-approved for a mortgage.
AOL Real Estate
Large site, includes how to buy foreclosures. Also offers information on many different home improvement projects, which can increase the value of your home. Find out about homes for sale in your area or apartments available to rent.
REALTOR.org
National Association of Realtors offers the latest news in the real estate world. Their bookstore has titles such as Hidden Profits in Mobile Home investing, and Are You Dumb Enough to Be Rich? - The Amazingly Simple Way to Make Millions in Real Estate
Trulia
Offers four smart ways to search for homes. Trulia will email tips about house hunting and instant updates on homes that become available in your area. One of the unique and exciting features of this site is the ability to benefit from the knowledge of others in your area through the community section.
Property Management Software
comprehensive property management software package that provides a full general ledger accounting system, accounts payable with check writing, occupant tracking and management for income producing properties.
HomeBuyingTips.com
Has a section on how to organize your files so that you'll be ready to buy your home. Includes how to find your credit score. Get tips on how to choose an agent, how to buy a new home, how to finance a home and homeowner's insurance.
LendingTree.Com
The online lender offers articles ranging from what is escrow to what is a good faith estimate. One of the newest features of the site includes new tools and calculators to help you see how much of a house you can afford on your current income.
Home Buying Real Estate
Includes a section on real estate law and links to listing services. Be sure to check out the buyer's guide for details on how to go about buying a home. Also links to news and journals and reports about the real estate market.
ForSaleByOwner.com
Project planners that help you plan your home improvement project, even to the level of detail of costing the project at current Home Depot Prices. One of the best features of the site offers tons of information on schools and shopping in various neighborhoods.
GMAC Real Estate
The car financer is now in real estate. Site includes section on alternate financing, and FAQs of home buying. Also offers information on starting a career in real estate, real estate franchises, and how to find a real estate agent.
eBay Real Estate
What? Buy a home on eBay. Yes, you can. Also lots, timeshares, commercial real estate and more. Be sure to read through the guide that explains how to sell your property on eBay. Takes you through the process step-by-step.
HUD
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development offers tips and articles on buying a home. Find out about your rights. You can find common terms and learn the insider terms in the mortgage business by glancing through the online glossary.
VIP Sofware
Offers a home-buying checklist for your PC. Covers all the costs of home ownership, including down payment, home inspection fees, property taxes, what you can estimate for utilities, insurance and landscaping and grounds upkeep. Read visitor feedback on this program.
Domania
Find housing listings online, and articles on topics such as Preapproved vs Prequalified, Dos and Don'ts for the First Time Buyer, Five Tips to Improving Your Home's Value, What to Expect from Your Listing Agent and search for homes.
Foreclosures.com
Find listings of foreclosed homes in your area. Free seven day trial to see if the service will work for your home search. Also offers a guide to help you learn how to make money buying and selling foreclosures. Read about foreclosure laws see the testimonials of other users.