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11 Myths Homebuyers Should Never Believe
Don't get discouraged or misled by certain real estate "rules." Find the right home for you by ignoring these 11 home buying myths.
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Here's What to Look for When Buying a House
Shopping for a new home can be exciting, and it’s tempting to grab the first house you fall in love with. But exercis...
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10 Small Towns with Big Home Bargains
The housing market has definitely rebounded since the Great Recession, but if you know where to look, you can still get a home for well under $100,000—especially ...
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12 Things Realtors Look For in Homes of Their Own
The property professionals who show and sell houses for a living have to live somewhere too! So what’s on their “must" list for homes of their own? Real estate ag...
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10 Surprising Reasons to Start House Hunting in Fall
It’s a well-established pattern: Home sales heat up every spring and summer, and then, as the leaves begin to change, the market begins to cool. By November, with...
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10 Simple Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Dream Home
In almost every city in the United States, certain neighborhoods are in hot demand, and real estate dealings in those areas can become alarmingly cutthroat. Don’t...
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15 Signs That Fixer-Upper Might Be a Money Pit
While a fixer-upper can be a lot cheaper than a home that's move-in ready, some fixer-uppers just aren't worth the headache. If the home you have your eye is plag...
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Boost Your Curb Appeal with 4 Doable DIY Projects
When it comes to putting your house on the market, you spend much of your time considering how to stage your rooms to...
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10 Things to Know Before Buying a Foreclosed Home
A foreclosed home may seem like a great way to get a sweet deal on a house—but buyer beware! Foreclosed homes that have been abandoned or neglected for months—or ...
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How to Find a Real Estate Agent: 17 Tips for Success
Whether you are buying or selling a home, it's a challenge to find the best real estate agent. Our tips will help you simplify the agent-selecting process.
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19 Home and Garden Brands That Were Born in the U.S.A.
When you’re shopping for tools, household products, and home fixtures, consider buying quality goods that are made right here in America.
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The New Homeowner's Survival Guide
So you’ve bought your first house—congratulations! You’ve searched for and found a place that you love. You've secure...
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What to Consider Before You Buy a Foreclosed Home
Jean Nayar is a licensed real estate agent with Bond New York and the author of several books on decorating and desig...
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4 Things to Know Before Buying a Historic Home
Perhaps you have been searching for several months or even years, and now you have found the perfect home. Your dream...
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Should Your First Home Be a Fixer-Upper?
Mark Brock is a fan of fixer-uppers. He bought his first in the midseventies, a circa-1935 house in Columbia, SC, tha...
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