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

10/06/2008 08:45 AM

Key Dealmaker Leaves General Growth

General Growth suspended its dividend and said that CFO Bernard Freibaum, one of the chief architects of its debt-heavy growth strategy, has been replaced.

10/03/2008 12:01 AM

Office Space Is Emptying Out

Nationwide, rents on office properties were flat in the third quarter, the worst result for office-property owners since late 2004.

10/05/2008 08:45 PM

Developer Sells Land Dirt Cheap

D.R. Horton is unloading land across California at big discounts, partly to reap the tax benefits.

10/01/2008 10:59 PM

Maguire to Appoint New Chairman

Maguire Properties will likely appoint George Vandeman, a retired mergers and acquisition attorney, as its new chairman.