Explanation of Real Estate Tools

Mortgage Calculator     MLS     Zillow  

Thanks to the wonders of the internet there are a variety of tools and services
that you can to help you with your research on the Charleston area if you’re so inclined. This is a reference page to all of the tools listed above and to the left.

Mortgage Calculator

A key element of buying or selling a home involves the monthly payments. This
Mortgage Calculator Tool will accept a number of aspects about mortgage options
and provide the end result. Using this tool will help you to pinpoint just how
much home you can afford, and will provide direction for other buying decisions.

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MLS System

The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) System is the main service used by real estate
professionals across the country. It allows you to search for homes based on
specific criteria, or for a single specific home. It provides a wealth of
information about the home and the neighborhood that you can use to make good
buying decisions.

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Zillow

Zillow is a free online service that provides the values of homes and neighboring
homes. It provides information such as annual taxes, appraised value trending,
purchase history, details on the house, and other key aspects that it’s important
to know if you’re looking for or considering a home.

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