BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN U.S.

     Some people’s “best place” is a safe place to bring up children, others want a city with an active symphony orchestra, still others want cheap above all. Because people differ so widely, SPERLING’S BEST PLACES has done many studies. They can tell you what places in the U.S. are most romantic, energetic, or healthy. Which are worst for respiratory illnesses, migraines, or stress. Which cities are safest, of course, and much, much more.

http://www.bestplaces.net/docs/studies/

BUYING, BUILDING, OR SELLING A HOUSE?

     MOVE.COM is a super-super-site, combining three super sites about buying, selling, building, renting. Search millions of real estate listings from all over America, find out about rentals, home financing, moving companies, and more.

     How much is your house worth today? MOVE.COM helps you find out what houses in your neighborhood, or in the neighborhood where you’re headed, are actually selling for right now.

http://www.move.com/

     If you’re building a new home, the MOVE.COM site has much help for you. Click below:

http://www.move.com/new-homes/building-your-home/Main.aspx

     Another good site is REALTOR.COM, the official site of the National Association of Realtors. Through this website you can access the central database, the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) used by realtors. This database includes 85 percent of U.S. homes for sale.

     They will also help you to rent as well as buy, to find a moving company and a company to finance the new house. They even tell you how to decorate and give gardening advice.

http://realtor.com/Default.asp?poe=realtor

     THE WALL STREET JOURNAL also operates a super-site, gathering information on a multitude of related topics. You’ll find here real-estate news, how to advertise your house, “safe suburbs with good schools,” mortgage information, and much more. The Wall Street Journal is upscale, and so is this site.

http://www.realestatejournal.com/

     HOMEGAIN.COM helps you find the right realtor. They say, “REALTORS from local brand-name brokerages send you customized proposals. Compare backgrounds, commission rates, and more. Agents do not see your contact information. No obligation, no pressure.”

     HOMEGAIN.COM also helps you prequalify for a mortgage and view homes for sale across the U.S., including foreclosures and newly constructed homes.

http://www.homegain.com/

HOUSES FOR SALE BY OWNER

     Houses for sale by owners are often bargains for both buyer and seller. You may want to list your home for sale using one or all of these sites, and do check out their listings for the area to which you’re moving. Here are some sites to try:

http://owners.com/

http://www.forsalebyowner.com/

http://www.fsbo.com/