Watercooler: Web information on buying, selling a home

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For anyone looking to purchase or sell a home, understanding how the system works and the terminology that goes with it could provide an edge.

The World Wide Web is a rich resource for homebuyers and sellers to navigate the process.

Here are a few sites that might prove useful:

Federal Trade Commission • Spotlights tips for selecting a real estate professional to sell a home, at http://1.usa.gov/WSVYEM

Nolo • Discusses buying and selling a home, home ownership and more, at http://bit.ly/yOEyLM

RealEstateABC.com • Features library with topic areas related to buying and selling homes, at http://www.realestateabc.com

The Real Estate Library • Offers a number of real estate tools for buyers and sellers, at http://relibrary.com/main_page.asp