House hunting can be exciting and stressful at the same time. You'd have to deal with fake listings, endless showings, as well as fees, applications, and contracts. But in this Internet age, house hunting is so much easier. All you need is your smartphone!
Today, you can download different real estate apps and get real-time updates on the latest listings near your area. Here are the top real estate mobile apps you can download when looking for a new home, compiled by foxnews.com.
Zillow, Trulia, and Redfin
Trulia, Zillow, and Redfin are applications that can help you find a house according to your preferences. They have handy features that allow you to filter properties by price, neighborhood, and more. You can also easily find a house with the amenities you want.
However, Redfin is reportedly the best one among the three. "The interface is very intuitive, and they've really spent a lot of time thinking about what people looking for houses actually need," Daniel Terdiman, senior writer at CNET.com, told realestate.aol.com.
Credit Karma
Before you start house hunting, it is vital to first check your FICO rating and see where you stand. That will determine what kind of rating you would get or your possibility of getting a loan. Credit Karma is an application that offers regular updates and tips to improve your credit.
Zillow Mortgage
Zillow Mortgage app is a mortgage calculator that shows the possible total cost of a home, including interest, property taxes, and other expenses. It could even project the amount you need for the monthly installment and help you find a lender for the mortgage.
CO Everywhere
Besides the general condition and feel of the house, the neighborhood is also a critical component to consider when house hunting. CO Everywhere provides information about the best eating spots, destinations, and upcoming events and near your area.
