The days of circling house ads in the newspaper with a highlighter are a thing of the past—house-hunting has officially gone digital, making the search process both easier and quicker. Want to get with it, and make a more informed decision before buying? Here's a few places to start:
- Zillow.com: Type in the zip code you are seeking to easily access pricing information, photos, square footage and other details. If you have an iPhone, you can download Zillow's free application that uses your phone's GPS to find out which homes are for sale near you.
- InvestorLoft.com: Looking to invest in real estate during this affordable dip in the market? This website lets you search for properties near you that are listed below value or that offer a percentage of profit, for example.
- Trulia.com: This year, this online real estate search engine launched an option for users to search for bargains. Enter your city or zip code and reduced-price homes will pop up, and you can see how often the sellers have dropped the price—an important consideration when negotiating an offer.
- YouTube.com: Real estate brokers are just starting to utilize this free video streaming site to offer visual tours of properties. Why look at static photos when you can watch a video of a house tour, narrated by the seller or broker?
- Cyberhomes.com: Wondering if the neighborhood your looking in will increase or decrease in value? This paid service ($9.99 for a full report) offers 12- and 24-month price forecasts per zip code, and compares that data with the surrounding area and state.
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