SchoolMatters.com, a Standard & Poor's company, offers parents (and potential home buyers) an objective rating of public schools and public school districts by region, including test scores and demographics.
GreatSchools.org to research rankings and test scores on private schools based on region.
Walkscore.com is an interesting site that rates any address based on the walking distance of its nearby stores, restaurants, schools, parks, coffee shops etc.
Maps.Google.com and
Bing.com/maps for a bird's-eye view, even 360 degrees in some cases, these amazing map sites offer a virtual perspective of available homes that's truly hard to beat.
