Posts Tagged ‘GPS’

Googling for a new home

They’ve done it again.
Google yesterday announced some improvements to the real estate search capabilities on Google Maps.  Now, you can easily find results by simply typing a query in the general search bar that references real estate searches (such as “homes near North Brunswick, NJ”) instead of searching within just the real estate function.
Additionally, you [...]

Scout out a new neighborhood with NeighborhoodScout

One of the biggest obstacles for anyone planning a move is finding a new place to live. Aside from the house itself, there are several things to consider about any potential new neighborhood.
NeighborhoodScout, an application based on computer mapping and relocation software, provides users with all the necessary information about neighborhoods throughout the country.
Just type [...]

Google Maps let’s you know what’s here

Imagine if you could point to any place in the world, click on it, and get a list of things to do and see. Google Maps just released a new application that makes this possible. Simply right-click on any point of the map, select the “What’s here?” option, and discover what attractions are nearby.
“What’s here?” [...]

“Shopper” appeases empty stomachs

Picture it: you’ve just moved into your new home.  There are boxes lining each and every hallway.  Cords from table lamps placed on the floor create a precarious Medusa-like tangle of wires.  Your kids are running through the mess throwing packing peanuts and screaming, “SNOWBALL FIGHT!”  Then, you hear it: the low rumble from your [...]