Useful Real Estate Web Sites
Here's a short list of some of the more useful real estate and real estate related sites on the web. When you click on any of the links below, you'll see the site you chose, along with a form at the bottom of your screen. Use it to get answers for any questions you might have about anything you find. Remember: It's our job to know more about real estate than any web site!
 REAL ESTATE NEWS
Realty Times is the leading online source for real estate news. Also try The Wall Street Journal, RIS Media, GlobeSt.com, or Inman News.
GOVERNMENT REAL ESTATE RESOURCES
Try the US Census Bureau, FedStats.com, or the Bureau of Labor Statistics for useful information. The HUD web site is full of resources. Don't forget Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or Ginnie Mae. Get home buying tips from the Federal Consumer Information Center.
LOCAL INFO
Look for your city in Digital Cities, CitySearch, or in either the Looksmart or Yahoo local guides. Pacific Information Resources let's you search a fantastic array of public records, conveniently arranged by state. Find your local Chamber of Commerce or State Government.
OTHER USEFUL SITES
The legal advisor Nolo.com has a comprehensive real estate section. OurBroker.com is from the original AOL Real Estate host. Try RealEstateABC.com. About.com has a nice real estate center too. 
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Insurance >The Purpose of Title Insurance
When you finance a home through a lender, you will be required to purchase title insurance to cover the amount of your mortgage loan. At the closing you will be given the option to buy additional coverage to protect your investment.
Before the closing, the title company will order a title report to make sure the sellers actually own the home and that no one else has a legal interest in the property. This process will identify any potential title problems or liens. Title insurance covers you against any future claims that did not appear on the title report. It is a one-time charge that you pay at the closing of the transaction, and it covers your future equity up to a stated maximum amount as your property increases in value. It's a small price to pay to protect such a major investment.
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On what famous American street can you find the most expensive retail space for rent anywhere in the world?
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Fifth Avenue, New York City, U.S.A. offers retail space for rent at the rate of $580 per square foot. |
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