Resources & Links

We have compiled a list of useful resources and links to help you make informed decisions.


Property Valution

• Zillow.com - An excellent tool to help find the market value of the home you want to buy, or refinance.

• Bank of America - Another free tool to help determine the value of your home.

School Search

• Great Schools - Search and compare schools in your area. You can view detailed reports and rankings.

• Sperling's Best Places - Another free tool to research a school in your area.

Misc. Tools

• Crime Reports - Find details about crime in your neighborhood.

• Cost of Living Tool - Research typical cost for different areas of the U.S.

• Comparing two Cities Tool - Compare two cities based on the schools, crime reports, salaries, cost of living, etc..

• Climate Tool - Research the typical climate for different areas of the U.S.

Credit Evaluation Tool

• Experian - This simple tool will help to rate your credit.

Real Estate News

WSJ.com: Real Estate Real Estate

03/10/2010 09:13 AM

Helmsley Estate Sells Manhattan Hotel

The Helmsley Carlton House is being sold to a partnership between private-equity firm Angelo, Gordon & Co. and Extell Development for about $170 million.

03/11/2010 04:39 PM

WTC Development Talks Continue

Negotiations continued between developer Larry Silverstein and the Port Authority who are trying to resolve an impasse over the redevelopment of the World Trade Center site before a critical deadline Friday.

03/11/2010 08:42 AM

Fortis Sues Lender Kennedy in Debt Case

Kennedy Funding, a New Jersey lender to cash-strapped real-estate developers, has plenty of experience going after debtors who fall behind on their payments. But now it's Kennedy's turn to get squeezed.

03/10/2010 08:58 AM

European REIT Rollout at Hand

With European property markets beginning to recover from the market downturn and global recession, there are signs that the REIT revolution could be at hand.