Best Real Estate Resources You Never Knew Existed
By now everyone has heard of Zillow but when it comes to serious real estate related research, here how to find the best of the best...the type of data the experts use to create those ground-breaking reports and hard hitting case studies. Whether you are working on your next commercial enterprise or simply want to stay abreast of the latest and greatest real estate related information, tap into sure-fire resources to access the best data available.
1. Put a PhD to work. Search thousands of doctoral dissertations to see who is working on relevant housing and commercial development related projects. Sponsored by the Office of University Partnership and the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development, this is a goldmine of research:
http://www.oup.org/ddrg/ddrg_profilesearch.asp
2. Free Information resources. Need a few good resources but don't have the time or money to hire a writer? Use these free foreclosure related resources to educate consumers and help them make informed decisions about the best course of action when it comes to keeping, selling or buying a home. Produced by the Making Home Affordable Program in conjunction with HUD, they are designed for maximum readability in both Spanish and English.
http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/topics/avoiding_foreclosure
3. Social Media & Uncle Sam - Your good old Uncle Sam has finally taken the plunge and is now available via Facebook and Twitter. Find out about the most recent research, grant and tax credit opportunities, new programs and much more with instant updates via your favorite social media site.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Washington-DC/HUD-USER/183685747712?v=wall
http://twitter.com/HUDUSERNEWS
4. Taxing Tips - It's a topic we would all rather avoid but make it as painless as possible by tuning in for great tips right from the source. IRS.gov has its very own real estate tax center...a topic of profound importance to every real estate investor.
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/industries/article/0,,id=185194,00.html
See you at the top in real estate-Region Realty
Charles Gardner,Realtor-Investor
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