As the 3rd largest state in the U.S., California is 158,706 square miles and has 480 cities. If you travel from top to bottom, that's about 800 miles of road that will take you through deserts, forests, flatlands and mountain ranges.
With a population over 38 million, California's economy is larger than that of many countries, and it’s considered the nation’s leading industrial state. A wide range of employment opportunities exist within the agriculture, technology, tourism, and motion picture industries throughout the state.
When choosing a place to live, the quality and availability of schools may also be high on your list of considerations. California will likely score high on your list, since their open enrollment policy allows you to send your child to any school within your home district, provided there's enough space.
Our free real estate services feature real estate listings from the California MLS in all local counties and cities.
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RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs
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Frisco, TX
Carrollton, TX
Allen, TX
Prosper, TX
Mckinney, TX
Plano, TX
Taylor Elliott Real Estate
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Canyon Lake, TX
San Antonio, TX
Schertz, TX
San Marcos, TX
Seguin, TX
New Braunfels, TX
ERA Strother Real Estate
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Hope Mills, NC
Raeford, NC
Cameron, NC
Eastover, NC
Spring Lake, NC
Fayetteville, NC
F.C. Tucker Company - Geist
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Fishers, IN
Noblesville, IN
Mc Cordsville, IN
Westfield, IN
Carmel, IN
Indianapolis, IN
President, Sequel Residential
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Newton, MA
Chestnut Hill, MA
Boston, MA
Cambridge, MA
Weston, MA
Brookline, MA
The Barnett Group, Inc.
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Casselberry, FL
Oviedo, FL
Edgewater, FL
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Port Orange, FL
Winter Springs, FL
Premier Realty Group
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Huntingdon, TN
Lexington, TN
Paris, TN
Camden, TN
Mckenzie, TN
Jackson, TN
Sabella Team Elite
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Brentwood, CA
Antioch, CA
Concord, CA
Pittsburg, CA
Emeryville, CA
Oakland, CA
ERA Sunrise Realty
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Canton, GA
Roswell, GA
Woodstock, GA
Johns Creek, GA
Ball Ground, GA
Milton, GA
Thomas Real Estate Services, LLC
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Fayetteville, NC
Raeford, NC
Spring Lake, NC
Cameron, NC
Parkton, NC
Hope Mills, NC
Century 21 Mike Bowman Inc.
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Euless, TX
Carrollton, TX
Frisco, TX
Fort Worth, TX
Bedford, TX
Arlington, TX
MVP Realty Associates Llc
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Sanibel, FL
Bonita Springs, FL
Captiva, FL
Estero, FL
Miromar Lakes, FL
Naples, FL
Fort Myers, FL
United Real Estate Indianapolis
Cities Served
Indianapolis, IN
Westfield, IN
Noblesville, IN
Fishers, IN
Cicero, IN
Zionsville, IN
Carmel, IN
Robert Slack, LLC
Cities Served
Casselberry, FL
Oviedo, FL
Winter Park, FL
Longwood, FL
Lake Mary, FL
Winter Springs, FL
William Raveis Real Estate- Your Home Solution
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Bonita Springs, FL
Estero, FL
Cape Coral, FL
Fort Myers, FL
Lehigh Acres, FL
Naples, FL
Baird & Warner Naperville
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Aurora, IL
Downers Grove, IL
Wheaton, IL
Carol Stream, IL
Warrenville, IL
Naperville, IL
Charleston Empire Properties
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North Charleston, SC
Mount Pleasant, SC
Awendaw, SC
Ravenel, SC
Summerville, SC
Hanahan, SC
Charleston, SC
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Real Estate Advice and Tips
Agent Advice
How To Take Advantage Of The REA Directory Listing
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Home Seller Tips
How To Rebuild Your Life After A Foreclosure?
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Homebuyer Tips
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Homebuyer Tips
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Agent Advice
Should Friends And Family Hire You As Their Real Estate Agent?
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Home Seller Tips
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Agent Advice
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Homebuyer Tips
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Homebuyer Tips
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Home Seller Tips
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