Real Estate

HUD's Common Homebuyer Questions - The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has put together a great page for prospective homebuyers walking you through each stage of the home purchasing process, from figuring out how much home you can afford through selecting a broker, finding a property and closing the deal.

Pick Your Home Type - What type of house is best for you? Should you buy a new home or a resale? Is it wiser to purchase the the worst house on the best block or the best house on the worst block? Fool.com walks you through all of these questions and more in this informative article.

Finding a Property - MSN offers a great collection of resources for those seeking out that dream house. Search through MLS listings, obtain information on foreclosures in the area or learn about different neighborhoods in a new area.

Selling Your Home - The U.S. Government's Consumer Information Center provides a well-thought out piece on selling your home. This resource helps you through the questions of whether you should use a real estate agent, setting a fair price for your home and determining the legal and tax implications of your sale.

Getting Your House Ready To Sell - There are a number of simple things that you can do to increase the value of your home before you put it on the market. Learn what improvements are worthwhile and which cost more than they add to your home's value.

Real Estate 101: Selling - This collection of resources from Realtor.com helps you with each step of the home sale process, from finding an agent to closing the deal.

For Sale By Owner - Thinking about selling your house on your own? This site, set up to foster sales of the "Selling Your Home Alone" book offers the first chapter free to those willing to submit their e-mail address.

Mortgage Calculators - This exceptional collection of calculators from Kiplinger.com guides you through a number of "What if..." scenarios. Figure out how much house you can afford, whether you're better off refinancing, which loan offer is best and much more!

Choosing the Best Mortgage - About.com's Financial Planning Guide walks you through the various types of mortgages available on the market today. What's best for your situation? Are you better off with a fixed rate loan or an adjustable rate mortage? Learn more here!

Today's Mortgage Rates - Bankrate.com offers a look at the overnight averages for various mortgage products both across the entire U.S. or in specific communities. These rates are updated daily and can help you determine whether you're getting a good deal.

Mr. Landlord Q&A Forum - Mr. Landlord.com offers an interactive Q&A forum that's popular among novice and experienced real estate investors alike.

Getting Started in Real Estate Investing - This article from AskMen.com provides a good overview of the real estate investing field. It's a great starting point for those considering taking the plunge.

Real Estate Investing Clubs - Looking for a group of like-minded individuals? Local real estate investing clubs offer a great support system. This list of local clubs can help you find an area association.

Real Estate Gurus - Thinking about buying an expensive course from someone like Carleton Sheets or another late-night TV pitchster? Check out John Reed's review of those materials before spending a dime.

Real Estate Investing, The Easy Way - Looking to get a piece of the real estate investing market but not interested in property management? This article from Fool.com points out the benefits of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).