Making Home Affordable March 20, 2009
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http://makinghomeaffordable.gov/
The Obama Administration launched this site yesterday to provide a starting point for homeowners who have questions about their mortgages and their financial future. Users should start with the self-assessment tools to determine their eligibility for various options. Detailed information is available on refinancing and loan modification, or users can start with the FAQ.
Real Estate Survival Guide May 21, 2008
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http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/yourhome/2008/index.html
CNNMoney has created this central site to help new homebuyers, real estate investors and any homeowner interested in their home’s value. Included are home price forecasts for the 100 largest markets in the U.S., rules for buyers and sellers, foreclosure rates and top markets for buying and selling.
PropertyMaps.com April 9, 2008
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From ResourceShelf: “PropertyMaps.com,(www.propertymaps.com) the leader in online real estate search, partnered with RealtyTrac (www.realtytrac.com), the leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties, to offer visitors instant access to over 1 million properties – updated daily – including pre-foreclosure, bank foreclosures and foreclosed homes via auction…Using popular mapping tools such as Google Maps, Google Earth, and Microsoft Virtual Earth, PropertyMaps.com enables people to quickly search and easily visualize millions of real estate listings by plotting their locations and local market data free of charge. PropertyMaps.com is the first Internet site to provide map-based access to the authentic Multiple Listing Service (MLS) databases that are used by Realtors nationwide.”
Foreclosure Procedures by State February 20, 2008
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www.realtytrac.com/education/noframes/foreclosurePro.html
RealtyTrac has created this easy-to-use guide covering the foreclosure procedures for each state. Judicial and non-judicial foreclosures are explained. Use the menu on the left side to see an overview of foreclosures and information on buying foreclosed homes.
Greener Buildings January 31, 2008
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Greener Buildings “is a free, Web-based resource to help companies of all sizes and sectors understand and address building design, construction, and operation in a way that aligns environmental responsibility with business success.” This site will also be useful for consumers who are interested in building a new home, remodeling or creating an addition. In the resources section, check out the backgrounders, case studies and tools.
Early Delinquency Intervention: Saving Your Home from Foreclosure January 25, 2008
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http://housingeducation.org/edi/index.html
This site, from the Housing Education Program, offers information to homeowners who might eventually face foreclosure. The goal is to get the information to people before foreclosure is the only remaining option. Using this site, homeowners can complete a thorough assessment of their current situation, view many different options for how to correct the situation, and see examples of letters to write to creditors.
Customer Feedback Central December 17, 2007
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www.insidecrm.com/features/customer-feedback-central-102507/
This article outlines over 100 sites with customer reviews and feedback on products and services. Areas of interest include: Automobiles; Books & Movies; Food/Dining; Electronics; Apartments and Real Estate; Entertainment and Lifestyle; Clothing and Beauty; Toys and Video Games; Pharmaceuticals; Colleges & Universitites; Travel; and Computers and Accessories.
Memphis Commercial Real Estate December 13, 2007
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The Memphis Area Association of Realtors created this website to assist businesses searching for commercial real estate in the Memphis area. Users can browse by type of property, and both sale and lease options are available. Some advanced tools and options require an account, but property listings can be viewed by anyone.
Walk Score September 14, 2007
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Users can type in an address to determine a neighborhood’s “walk score” using this site. According to the site, walkable neighborhoods result in better health, a reduction in greenhouse gas, more transportation options, increased social capital and stronger local businesses. This site might also be of interest to those who are thinking of starting a business, buying or selling a home or preparing to move to a new area.
Subprime Mortgage Market Overview August 29, 2007
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www.federalreserve.gov/Boarddocs/speeches/2007/20070517/default.htm
This is the text of a speech given by Chairman Ben S. Bernanke in May, 2007, that gives very good overview of the subprime mortgage market–its development, recent issues, and possible regulatory responses.
Science, Industry and Business Library Research Guides June 14, 2007
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www.nypl.org/research/sibl/guides/
The Science, Industry and Business Library of the New York Public Library has created research guides on a variety of topics. Although we may not own some of the reference materials mentioned, these are still extremely good resources to help initiate a search on a particular topic. Some of the topics covered include: acoustical engineering, business plans, green building, industry surveys, international trade, market research, patents and trademarks, and tsunamis.
A link has been added in the Blogroll on the right-hand side of the page to provide quick access to this very useful site.
Forms: Shelby County Register June 6, 2007
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http://register.shelby.tn.us/forms.html
Provides templates to forms commonly filed with the Shelby County Register’s Office in both Word and PDF formats. Forms include: Quit Claim Deed, Promissory Note, Deed of Trust, Warranty Deed, Trust Deed Release, Affidavit as to Heirs, and Social Security Redactions.
Foreclosures March 9, 2007
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Here, users can search foreclosed listings by state or zip. Include foreclosures by VA, HUD, Fannie Mae, and the FDIC, as well as larger banks and financial institutions. The site also includes articles on topics such as buying from the Federal Government and Preforeclosures.
Insurance Information Institute November 9, 2006
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A great clearinghouse for all sorts of insurance information, this site provides sections on each of the major types of insurance, along with news tickers, statistics, legal information and a hot topics section.
Consumer Handbook on ARM November 6, 2006
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www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/arms/arms_english.htm
The Federal Reserve Board has produced this consumer guide to adjustable rate mortgages. It includes sections on how they work, consumer cautions, and how to reduce risk.
Welcome Home Memphis September 6, 2006
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From the Memphis Area Association of Realtors, this site is designed as a resource guide to homeownership assistance for low- to moderate-income families.
Zillow September 6, 2006
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Use Zillow to find estimated property values nationwide. Users can search for a specific address or browse by street, ZIP or city.
West Tennessee Industrial Association August 9, 2006
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Created to encourage business in West Tennessee, this site provides community data sheets, commercial real estate lists, labor statistics and financial data (utility rates, tax incentives, etc.).
Realtor.com July 27, 2006
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A searchable database of homes currently for sale across the county. Click on Neighborhood Tour (left hand side) to get demographics and statistics about a zip code or neighborhood. Watch out for the pop-up ads.
