All these Web sites contain tools, resources, and advice sections for buying or selling a home. These sites allow you to search for homes anywhere in the United States:

Realtor.com
Just click on a state and choose an area. View pictures and details about homes. This site also posts current mortgage rates.

Homegain.com
Search for homes by city and state, property type, maximum and minimum price you are interested in. Also receive free listings to your e-mail account.

Homes.com
Search for your perfect home 5 ways: by city, zip code, county, MLS# or map. Also receive free magazines offered by Homes and Land of the area you’re interested in.

Homeadvisor.com
A good site for finding everything you need for buying or selling a home. This site has a great neighborhood finder that breaks down population, schools, crime, and demographics.

The Real Estate Book Online
Choose the state and city, maximum and minimum dollars you prefer to spend, number of bedrooms and baths. You can also send for free real estate pamphlets of homes for sale in the area you are interested in. The site also includes relocation information.

For general consumer information on buying or renting a home, go to:

HUD on Your Side: Consumer Information
Provides helpful information on the following topics: Buying A Home, Owning A Home, Renting A Home, Healthy Homes, Consumer Protection Links, Housing Discrimination, Manufactured Homes, Land Sales, Deceptive Home Improvement Contractors, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse.

Real Estate: Renting, Buying, and Neighbors
Learn how to buy, sell, rent, and protect yourself and your property. Landlord, tenant, and neighbor law. From the Nolo Press Legal Encyclopedia.