Updated 06/24
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Buying & Selling Tools
A curated collection of essential tools and calculators to help you navigate every step of your real estate journey.

The Real Estate Toolbox is your go-to collection of practical tools and resources designed to simplify the home buying, selling, and ownership journey. Whether you're a first-time buyer calculating monthly payments or a seasoned investor comparing neighborhood stats, this toolbox puts the most helpful links and calculators at your fingertips. From local school reviews to mortgage calculators, cost of living estimates, and property tax data, everything you need to make informed real estate decisions is conveniently gathered in one place.

We’ve handpicked these tools to save you time and empower your decision-making with reliable, easy-to-use resources. Whether you're planning your next move, exploring financing options, or just curious about homeownership costs in your area, the Real Estate Toolbox has you covered. Check back often — we’re always adding new tools to keep up with the changing real estate landscape.


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Closing Cost Estimator
A Closing Cost Estimator is a financial tool that helps homebuyers and sellers estimate the total costs they’ll need to pay at the closing of a real estate transaction—on...
Lead Paint & Disclosure Info
The EPA's Real Estate Disclosures About Potential Lead Hazards page outlines federal requirements that protect buyers and renters from the dangers of lead-based paint in housing...
Mortgage Calculator
The Calculator.net Mortgage Calculator is a powerful, free tool for homeowners and buyers alike. If you're looking to share or embed their mortgage calculator on...
Pre-Approval Checklist
A Pre-Approval Checklist is a list of documents and information that a mortgage lender requires from a borrower to begin the process of determining whether they qualify for...
Property Tax Calculator
What It Typically Calculates: Estimated Annual Property Tax Based on the assessed value of the home and the local tax rate. Effective Tax...
Rent vs Buy Calculator
What It Calculates: It estimates and compares the total cost of renting vs. buying over a set number of years by considering: For Renting: Monthly...
Walk Score Tool
A Walk Score tool is an online metric that rates how walkable a specific address or neighborhood is, based on proximity to amenities like grocery stores, schools, parks, restaurants,...
Zoning Lookup Tool
The ZIMAS (Zone Information and Map Access System) tool is an essential resource provided by the City of Los Angeles that allows users to access detailed zoning, land use,...

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