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Buying a Home? 6 Free Data Tools That Save You from Surprises

Buying a home is the biggest financial decision most people make, and yet so much of the data is locked behind paid services. These six free tools cover the pieces I check before any serious offer.


HomePricePeek

Compare home prices and rent across 500+ cities worldwide.

Check it out: homepricepeek.com

HomeLoanPeek

Mortgage rates, FHFA loan limits, and home loan comparison by state.

Check it out: homeloanpeek.com

PropertyTaxPeek

Property tax rates and effective burden for 2,705 US counties.

Check it out: propertytaxpeek.com

FloodRiskPeek

Flood risk data for US ZIP codes and FEMA flood zones.

Check it out: floodriskpeek.com

FairRentWize

HUD Fair Market Rents for 3,000+ US counties.

Check it out: fairrentwize.com

SafeCityPeek

Crime rates, mix signatures, and peer-cohort safety data for US cities.

Check it out: safecitypeek.com


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All data tools are free and use public US government data. No signup required. Full directory: datapeekfacts.com.

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