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How to Drain a Hot Tub—and Why You Should Do It Soon

By Timothy Dale

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New Redfin Data Reveals a Widening Gap in Homeownership for Young Black Americans vs. White

By Sandi Schwartz

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Budgeting & Home Finance

As Home Insurance Prices Surge, These Perks Can Help You Get the Most Out of Your Plan

By Sandi Schwartz

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Will a Brand New Home Ever Cost Less Than an Existing One? It’s Trending That Way

By Sandi Schwartz

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This Is the Surprising Generation That Has the Most Home Buyer’s Remorse

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

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New Data You Should Pay Attention to on Real Estate Sites—Even if You Aren’t Moving

By Sandi Schwartz

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Budgeting & Home Finance

Does Your Home Improvement Project Qualify for Tax Credits?

By Sandi Schwartz

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New Survey Reveals How Extreme Weather Could Impact Real Estate Choices

By Sandi Schwartz

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The 7 Best Moving Companies in America, Vetted

By Brie Greenhalgh, Sabrina Serani, Jeff Keleher

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Budgeting & Home Finance

Here’s How to Get Your Home Insurance to Pay For an Air Conditioner

By Tara Seboldt

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The Best Folding Hand Trucks, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tiffany Lewis

How Does a Home Equity Loan Work

Budgeting & Home Finance

Solved! How Does a Home Equity Loan Work?

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer, Catherine Hiles

Here's How a Home Inventory Can Protect All of Your Possessions

Budgeting & Home Finance

Tackle this Task Right After the New Year to Protect Your Property

By Glenda Taylor

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Budgeting & Home Finance

Ready to Build the House of Your Dreams? Here’s How to Finance the Project in 12 Steps

By Tara Seboldt

15 Signs That Fixer-Upper Might Be a Money Pit

15 Signs That Fixer-Upper Might Be a Money Pit

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

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Budgeting & Home Finance

Are Home Warranties Actually Worth It?

By Meghan Wentland

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Budgeting & Home Finance

Where to Find Grants and Forgivable Home Improvement Loans and Who Qualifies

By Savannah Sher

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Budgeting & Home Finance

5 Home Ownership Expenses That Are Tax Deductible—and 5 That Aren’t

By Tony Carrick

Vrbo vs. Airbnb for hosts

Turning Your Property Into a Vacation Rental? Here’s How to Choose Between Airbnb and Vrbo

By Meghan Wentland

This is What No One Tells You About Downsizing

Budgeting & Home Finance

This is What No One Tells You About Downsizing

By Glenda Taylor