Official Court Records – Useful For Looking Up Any Possible Liens, Judgments or additional Mortgages. This site can also be helpful when searching for an absentee owner. Used to locate Foreclosures, Lis Pendens, Probate properties, Divorce, etc.
Property Appraisors Office - Will show detailed information about the property including – previous owners, amount property sold for in the past, current address of homeowner. This site will often offer a photo of the property in question.
Google Maps – Useful for a quick street view of a neighborhood or house (Not Always Up To Date)