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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

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Apps for Mapping Your Home Touring Route

Will you be touring towns this spring on a hunt for your next home? Map app it

Whether you’re buying or renting, the search for a house in different towns can take a toll on you. Driving and trying to figure out where to go at the same time is enough as it is. A GPS is a good thing to have with you. Like the one on your Smartphone or tablet, such as an iPad. These devices let you download apps, some of them free, to help you navigate the best route in search of three things: homes for sale or rent and open houses.  Many of these apps feature the ability to pinpoint distances to parks, libraries, train stations, and restaurants from the each location where you end up looking at a property. We all know these “extras” matter to some extent when deciding to purchase a home.  With information gained from these apps, you …

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