Santa Barbara, CA – January 28, 2008 - Whitestone Research has updated BrickBits.com, the world’s most detailed online housing cost calculator.
BrickBits.com estimates twelve housing costs by U.S. zip code: Cleaning, Trash/Recycling, Maintenance & Repair, Energy, Water/Sewer, Landscaping, Pest Control, Security, Phone, TV, Internet and Property Taxes.
“We continue to improve our estimates and add features based on visitor comments,” according to BrickBits.com analyst Luca Romani. Changes to BrickBits.com include:
Quarterly update of local energy costs
More types of heating and air conditioning
Improved landscaping model incorporating local growing seasons
Link to Whitestone U.S. residential cost trends
BrickBits.com takes the mystery out of every day housing costs:
Compare your home bills with local averages
Budget for upcoming maintenance expenses
Know the hidden costs (and savings) of moving
"Homeowners are at a disadvantage when they move, re-model, or purchase a service like landscaping or home repair. How much should it cost to live in a particular home?" says Romani. "BrickBits.com answers these questions with the same tools used by some of the largest facilities in the world."
Whitestone Research specializes in cost forecasting, applied policy research and econometric modeling for large facilities. Whitestone products and services are used every year by hundreds of major corporations, government agencies, and institutions. Whitestone has offices in Washington, DC and Santa Barbara, CA.
CONTACT:
Mike Panesis
Whitestone Research
509 E. Montecito St. STE 201
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(800) 210-0137 x 105 mpanesis@whitestoneresearch.com
