Show folder a file is contained in with finder list view in OSX 10.8.4
Download Alfred 2. It is an excellent application that allows for a streamlined search of your computer's files, and it also allows has other uses such as opening other applications or webpages. It shows you the location of the file that you're accessing, so for example if you type "chrome" it will show the option of opening Chrome in its application location.

A useful shortcut is "apple click" which then opens up the location of the file.