There are a number of “public record” databases available through the various title companies (First Amercian, Stewart, etc.) that will provide you with basic property data (sale prices, dates, lot sizes, physical attributes, etc.) for properties nationwide (reidata, metroscan, etc.)
Depending on what you need (details) most sources can be downloaded and imported into excel. I’ve used both the REIdata and Metroscan in my market (Las Vegas) with good results. Smaller markets are limited. Many larger metro areas have public record information online for most properties.
The larger title companies are also global, with resources outside the USA.
What’s Your Preferred Source For Detailed Real Estate Data?
I’m looking for large databases of address-specific sale amounts and dates for both residental and commercial properties. Preferably, the data is in a spreadsheet or other format that can be electronically sorted or manipulated. I’m not averse to paying a modest amount for the data. Can I get multiple states from your source? How about markets outside of the USA?
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reggelv2
July 13, 2009
newmexic
July 13, 2009
Bureau of Labor Statistics – Different Data Reportshttp://www.bls.gov/data/home.htm
Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight
Housing Prices Appreciation/Depreciation in the U.S.http://www.ofheo.gov/media/pdf/1q07hpi.p…
Good luck on your research
hollywoo
July 13, 2009
If your in the real estate field you should be able to find rather easily. If your not in the field then it would be much harder to get legitimate lists. Think outside the box, you have the resources if you are in real estate/
oldfatco
July 13, 2009
http://www.realtytrac.com is not bad, good source for foreclosure listings.
http://www.zillow.com is o.k. but not always accurate.
Scott B
July 13, 2009
I research and invest in properties all around the U.S. To keep from having to look up the same research websites over and over again, I made a web page which I will share with you at http://netcentermall.com/relinks There you can locate foreclosure, REO and tax deed properties, evaluate the values by address, evaluate the neighborhoods and environment, evaluate the long and vacation rents, screen tenants, find local property management, evaluate credit, and more. Good luck!
pearlmel
July 13, 2009
realty trac is not bad and affordable see if it works for you
