Resources

Estimate the Value of Your Property
Get a rough idea of the value of your home based on nearby comparable sales. All you have to do is enter your address. You don't have to sign up, you don't have to wait for the answer, and you don't have to give out your email address. Nice! Sponsored by Bank of America using automated valuation technology from First American Real Estate Solutions.

Research the Local Real Estate Market
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has a large number of homes listed for sale and for rent in the metro Atlanta area. This site also has a lot of useful real estate related information, such as a school guide, a database of recent home sales, and trends.

Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure and Predatory Lenders (AARP)
AARP, formerly the American Association of Retired Persons, is a political lobbying organization for people age 50 and over. This web page has tips for avoiding foreclosure and predatory lenders.

Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure (FHA)
Federal Housing Administration within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development web page with tips for avoiding foreclosure. Includes foreclosure department phone numbers for most major lenders.

Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure (FTC)
Federal Trade Commission web page with tips for avoiding foreclosure.

Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure (HUD)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development web page with tips for avoiding foreclosure. Includes toll free phone number for finding a HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency. (Note: These agencies are for-profit businesses, not government agencies. If you speak with one, ask how the business makes its money.)

Tips for Avoiding Predatory Lenders (FRB)
Federal Reserve Board web page with tips for avoiding risky home loans and predatory lenders.