It may be over for Realtor.com.  I’d love to see this functionality for our local MLS.  Google announces neighborhood refinements:Fortunately, finding the best places just became a lot easier with the addition of user ratings and neighborhood refinements to Google Maps….  All you have to do is look for the “Refine by” link, click on a neighborhood or user rating, and the new results will appear immediately.And Drew is trying to stir the creative juices regarding Zillow’s Neighborhood information and API:While there are certainly some great WordPress plug-ins for real estate sites, I haven’t seen any that address the desire of local buyers, sellers, and owners to learn more about the neighborhoods and cities in their area of interest.I wish I had more time to put my ideas into action.

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