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Real Estate Links Tools Forms and Market Statistics
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Industry Trade Associations, Groups and Clubs
- Appraisal Institute
- Building Owners and Mangers Association
- Counselors of Real Estate (CRE)
- Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
- International Real Estate Digest
- International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI-USA)
- Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)
- National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)
- National Association of Real Estate Investors (NAREI)
- National Association of Realtors (NAR
- National Association of Home Builders
- Real Estate Investing Clubs – A key online source for local and nationwide rei clubs, investment info and real estate investor resources in the United States.
- Real Estate Educators Association (REEA)
Government and Regulation Information and Statistics
- Bureau of Economic Analysis
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Fannie Mae
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight
- Freddie Mac
- Ginnie Mae Government National Mortgage Association
- HUD – Department of Housing and Urban Development
- IRS – Internal Revenue Service
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) – Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Public Records Contact Information
- RESPA Regulations
- RESPA – Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act Homepage
- U.S. Census Bureau
- US Postal Service
- VA Home Loan Program – Department of Veterans Affairs
Tools and Resources
- Amortization schedules and Calculator
- eRealInvestor – Investment Property Analysis Tool
- Public Records Contact Information
- Rental Contract Law in 50 States
Real Estate News
- Inman News Real Estate News
- RealEstateJournal.com
- Realty Times Real Estate News
- RISMedia Real Estate News – Industry Trends
- The Title Report Title Insurance Industry News
Real Estate Listing Services (Sales and Rentals)
- Bargain Listings and Foreclosures
- ByOwnerMLS.com - “For Sale By Owner” property online.
- Cyberrentals - Rental Property Listings
- Foreclosure.com – distressed properties, foreclosure, preforeclosure, bankruptcy, FSBO and tax lien listings.
- LoopNet – Commercial Property Listing Service
- Owners.com – For FSBO listings
- RehabList.com – independent finders and birddogs properties
- RentClicks – Rental Property Listings
- Rentals.com – Rental Listing Service
- RealProspex -An online commercial real estate listing service designed by, and for, real estate professionals.
- Vacation Rental By Owner – Direct Vacation Rentals
Real Estate Market and Statistical Information (Sales and Rentals)
- RealtyTrac – Industry and Foreclosure Statistics
- Local Market Monitor – Market Reviews
- Home Values
- Housing Predictor – Articles and Information
- MetroStudy – Primary and Secondary Market Information
- New Home Source – Builder Activity
- RentalHouses – single family
- Rentometer – check rent prices by zip code
- Zillow – Property Valuations with Maps and Photos
- Trulia – Property Valuations with Maps, Photos and Statistical Analysis
Community Information for Professional Reports
- BestPlaces.net -
- Epodunk -
- City Data -
- Great Schools.net – school rankings
- HomeTownLocator -
