More than ever, consumers start their home buying (or selling) process on-line.

A great idea, and something I recommend. However, I also suggest that you enlist the tools of more specialized and localized professionals, Realtors, neighbors, news outlets, etc... to either confirm or help assimilate all the information on hand.

Real Estate is not (yet) like stocks and bonds. Real Estate is not a commodity. It is a tangible asset. An emotional bond.

Decisions are made with the heart as well as the mind. Numbers are critical. However , for the most part, numbers, charts, graphs alone cannot completely replace the emotional and human aspect to real estate.

I encourage you to use the information on-line