Tools

In an ongoing effort to make the home buying process a more enjoyable one, here are some websites and tools I highly recommend checking out.

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20-1 Mortgage Calculator

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

Calculate Closing Costs

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Trulia

RealSeekr

Roost

Frontdoor

DotHomes

Home Valuations

Zillow

Cyberhomes

eppraisal

Schools

Great Schools

School Matters

Just for Fun

Walkscore – See how walkable your new home is

Policy Map – Geographic Information Systems providing rich data mapping

Rotten Neighbor – Before you move, see if there is a rotten neighbor where you want to live

Street Advisor

Realius – Fantasy Real Estate Game

Hoodeo – The Neigborhood Matchmaker

Housing Tracker – Real Estate Data

Warranty

AHS Home Warranty