This site houses information about government home loan programs specifically for veterans.

The official website for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (H.U.D.) This site lists HUD homes and provides information for home buyers, including financing options and home buying programs available through the Federal Housing Administr

Offers similar info and ratings on private schools based on region.

A Standard & Poor's company, this site offers parents (and potential home buyers) an objective rating of public schools and public school districts by region, including test scores and demographics.

Is an interesting site that rates any address based on the walking distance of its nearby stores, restaurants, schools, parks, coffee shops etc.

For a bird's-eye view, even 360 degrees in some cases, these amazing map sites offer a virtual perspective of available homes that's truly hard to beat.

For a bird's-eye view, even 360 degrees in some cases, these amazing map sites offer a virtual perspective of available homes that's truly hard to beat.

Zillow offers satellite views and the estimated values of each home.