uOwn Real Estate ~ Orlando & Central Florida Real Estate Expert

Zillow - Research properties, find estimated market values, see lot layouts out and much more. One of my favorite real estate websites.
Wikipedia - Find info on anything, but its particularly interesting to look up the facts, statistics and history on cities, counties, and other areas.
Google Maps - View street maps and ariel views of properties that interest you. Go to 'Street View' and virtually drive through the neighborhood
Yahoo Maps - In my opinion, this is less functional, but more accurate than Google Maps

(mortgage, insurance)

Bank Rate - Interest rate chart
Zillow Mortgage Marketplace - An amazing chart for interest rates, a detailed as the hour
A.M. Best - Founded in 1899, this independent firm analyzes and reviews the creditworthiness/stability of companies in the banking & insurance industry.

Florida Association of Realtors: News - Several new articles a day related to Florida real estate
Wall Street Journal - Real Estate news from one of the world's most renouned new sources
Orlando Sentinel - Arguably, Orlando's most popular newspaper.

Orlando Skyscrapers - Not very up-to-date, but still a very cool site to learn about Orlando's skyscrapers completed, under construction and proposed.
Downtown Orlando - Find out what's going on in the City's center.

Trans4mation.org - Learn about the ongoing construction around Interstate 4.
High-speed Rail Project - Learn about the new Central Florida high-speed rail project.

HUD (Housing and Urban Development) - Tons of resources for buyers and sellers, from general information to the complex. Also has info about FHA loans.
US Census Bureau - Learn about population, housing, income, and other statistics by area.
EPA: Lead Info - Homes built before 1978 may have lead-base paint. Learn the risks.
Flood Smart - Check your flood risk and get insurance information.

My Florida - The State's official website
Division of Business & Professional Regulations (DBPR) - Verify the license of real estate and other professionals licensed by the state.
FDLE:Sexual Offenders and Predators - Search for offenders that may live near you now, or your potential new home.
Florida Energy-Efficiency Rating Information Brochure - Clicking this link will download the PDF documents

County Property Appraisers (find property taxes, zoning, lot maps, sales history and more)

County Public Schools (zoning, school grades and more)

City Websites