With today’s advanced technology, there’s an app for everything and purchasing real estate is no exception. The five apps listed below can offer helpful assistance during the home buying process.
Trulia – real estate search with interactive maps
Features
- separate sections listing homes for sale and homes for rent
- search limitations by lot size, year built, property type, price range, square footage
- an open house tab allows you to view open houses on any given day
- heatmap feature displays neighborhood crime incidents, rental prices, or homes prone to flooding
- amenities tab displays restaurants and schools nearby
- syncs with Yelp! and displays a map with nearby gas stations, grocery stores, shopping plazas, and more
Credit Karma – free credit scoring on the go
Features
- free credit monitoring
- notification when important changes are made to your credit report
- credit report card displays factors influencing your credit score
- free membership
- financial education and free tools allow users to take control of their credit score
Homesnap – creative home search powered by MLS data
Features
- snap a photo of a house for sale and read MLS data about it
- displays estimated value, last price home sold for, number of bedrooms and baths, local schools nearby, interior pictures + more
- save favorites and share with friends
- see what homes your friends have searched for or saved as a favorite
Zillow Mortgage – mortgage calculating tool
Features
- calculate the maximum amount you can afford on a home
- determine the monthly mortgage payment or if you should refinance
- shop current mortgage rates
- live mortgage rates and trends
- side-by-side customized loan quotes
- compare lender ratings and reviews
Houzz – interior home decorating and design ideas
Features
- over 1,500,000 photos of interior homes
- browse by style (modern, traditional, contemporary, eclectic, mediterranean, farmhouse, industrial, rustic)
- browse by room or location
- save the ideas you like to your favorites for quick access
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