There are many new real estate widgets that add value and provide a higher level of information to enhance your home searching experience. It all depends upon which web site or blog you visit. Some of them are just internet bling while others do a great job of offering you in depth information about a house listed for sale or about a particular neighborhood.

One that has been out for a while but still highly underutilized is Walk Score. Walk Score provides you with the opportunity to enter an address and then will provide you with a score of 0 to 100 based upon the closest amenities in the area. According to their web site, home buyers rank neighborhood conveniences as one of the most important factors in choosing a neighborhood.

To give you an example of how it works lets look at its features using one of the properties we have listed for sale:

159 W. Green St., Pasadena $499,000

The above property was built in 2006 and is a 2 bedroom and 2 bath, 4th floor corner unit. It features wonderful views to the south and the west, along with a spacious balcony. Ideal for someone who is looking to enjoy life in the city.

Walk Score 97 out of 100

Just plug in the address of the property and immediately you see all of the surrounding amenities. It’s GPS for your home search. Planning a trip? Enter the destination address and find out what else you can see and do.

This particular property is close to dining establishments, the library, a grocery store, and movie theatres, not to mention the many shops on Colorado Boulevard. This is also a great tool if you are looking for a property and aren’t really familiar with the neighborhood. Just plug in the address and immediately see what’s close. A great tool for researching the neighborhood of your prospective new home or just planning a trip across town.

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