It's been said, "They can't put anything on the internet that it's true." This is the most incredible news I've ever heard. No longer do I have to waste countless hours scouring the internet in search of valid real estate information to complete my research paper. Everything is true. I can just stop at the very first site listed on my search engine results and start typing. Just like, I'm sure somewhere on the internet there is a rule that states, "Educators have to give good grades to any student who signs-up for their class and shows little effort." I, personally, haven't found it yet but I'm confident a team of scientists at Wiki will post this rule to the internet very soon. It will be a total game changer; learning will be obsolete. As soon as this information is affirmed, it will be the second most incredible news I've ever heard. Until that time comes I recommend, for all things real estate, individuals use the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development website (http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD).
The HUD website contains useful press releases; updated housing laws; and helpful consumer tips. The website also includes links to other government sponsored organizations associated with the housing market regulated by government. I'm not saying an individual won't find this information on a similar website but in the months of searching, I've found that most real estate websites are profit driven and flooded with advertisements. Even websites traditional marketed as an .org have been misleading and tailored to realtors or mortgage brokers. Limited information is provided to consumers.
To be an effective real estate writer, it's important to present all the information on a particular topic in a way everyone can understand and make his or her decisions based on the fact. If information is omitted or unclear, it could lead to multiple problems for everyone in the housing market in the long run. To avoid this, it's best to get the correct and complete information straight from the source (HUD.gov).
I got a great laugh out of that commercial. It's pretty spot-on! Your play on that argument reminds me that I have to constantly remind other students to credential their sources because why would we trust "Joe Bob's Blog" without knowing Joe Bob's level of expertise in a particular subject?
ReplyDeleteYou nicely provide a new way of thinking about sourcing on the Internet. And your source is impeccable. My only question: shouldn't the quote be "...anything that isn't true"? One word can completely change the meaning, right?