Very Cool Mapping Technology will help Research Properties
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With the latest and greatest in Mapping Technology from Google and Bing, you can now find out so much about a house before you even show up for a showing in your home buying search.
Being able to zoom in on a satellite map is now a basic must have of any map site. You can now see what is near a home, whether it is train tracks, the highway, power lines or commercial buildings. You can now eliminate properties from your home search without ever leaving your computer. Bing (MSN) allows a satellite view from different exposures and you can view a property from all sides. Google has a street view that allows you to view a neighborhood or approach to a house. Google has a Distance Calculator so you can measure distances on a
map. If you would like to walk to a commuter rail or want to know the
distance to a particular school it allows you to draw a line and will
immediately and accurately calculate the distance.
Google Maps Satellite View- Get a feel for whats in the immediate area of a home you are consider buying
Google Maps Street View- Before buying a home you can check out the neighborhood approach and the view across the street!!
Bing Aerial View- See a homes view from all directions
Google and Bing can definitely make your home search easier. Don't forget them as a valuable home buying resource.
Even some of the property searches have added some of the cool mapping features. You can now search by neighborhoods or certain areas based on your criteria. Check out my new online home search site for Massachusetts Homes for Sale
This post is provided by Kevin Vitali of EXIT Group One Real Estate covering Massachusetts including Essex County, Middlesex County and Merrimack Valley. Kevin is a Certified Buyers Representative and can help you buy your next home. Call Kevin at 978-360-0422.