A reader asked about websites specific to real estate. Here are just a few.
The obvious ones for buyers or homeowners looking for current listings are Realtor.com, for national information, and MLSlistings.com, for up-to-date local listings from our Multiple Listing Service. And don't forget ColdwellBanker.com...It has wonderful online videos on buying, selling and home remodeling.
A great way to access such information as property tax assessments, deeds, parcel maps, property detail reports, and even comparable sales is Public Records Online Directory...access to public records is free, but the site charges a small fee for property detail reports. There's even a foreclosure search by zip code for the intrepid investor. http://publicrecords.netronline.com
The U.S. Census Bureau site is another great resource. It offers hundreds of ways to slice and dice data on population, income age and other factors that can affect home buying. The American Community Survey in the site is a new annual study on how communities change...and it's free.
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