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

03/09/2010 09:50 PM

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.

03/09/2010 09:05 PM

BofA Ends Overdraft Fees on Debit Buys

Bank of America plans to announce that it is eliminating $35 overdraft fees on debit-card purchases as the bank tries to stay ahead of a sweeping round of regulations.

03/09/2010 09:27 PM

Apollo Signs Citigroup Deal

Apollo's purchase of Citigroup's real-estate investment business would give Joseph Azrack a second tour of duty.

03/09/2010 09:01 PM

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.