Maps #33 Relocating with online maps

Ok following our my last post on what else can google maps be used for we're going to continue the conversation today. Now also continuing on topic from our Alcatraz prison photo let's say you're a young strapping man that has just be "rehabilated" and the state deems you ok. Now what's next on the list other than being left on a pier. Well you're going to have to reconstruct your life!

So to do that we're going to have to find you an apartment. And guess what website we're using today for that? No no not www.hamsterdance.com it's maps.google.com.

Ok for myself I'm going to look for a apartment around $600-800 tops for a one bedroom that's animal friendly.

Going to Apartments.com you can search your city and decide to live inside the loop, outside the loops, north, south, east or west. After you go from there I'll click through the different options to refine your search. I click on "Large Animal" in case I want to raise a Great Dane. After choosing your different search result click on "Continue" and it will pull up results for you to click through.

I find that there are different photos that are available. Comparing apartments the interior photos are great and also the pool and clubhouse photos. If there are any arial views or street views even better. They show you if the apartment is next to a airport, hospital, train tracks etc.

After finding the Preserve at Kingwood I found that it's very clean and has alot of amenities. While comparing the clubhouse you can really see a difference between other apartments.

Now we aren't done yet. If you click on the "Map" tab you can view the google map provided and what businesses, schools, diners are around. This could make or break a deal.

Food Marts close to the apartment complex would be:
1. Wal-Mart
2. Randall's
3. King's Mart

For Schools:
1. Kingwood Middle
2. Kingwood High
3. Foster Elementary

Restaraunts close:
1. Outback
2. Papa's
3. Burger King
4. Denny's

Apartments.com really made it easy to view everything you needed before making a decision. Remember this is a year of your life. Enjoy! :D