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Woman holding a power tool remodeling a bathroom

Live In or Move Out: The Remodeling Dilemma Live In or Move Out: The Remodeling Dilemma

By Iyna Bort Caruso

Here's What Potential Home Buyers Need to Know About Radon in Homes

Here’s What Potential Buyers Need to Know About Radon in Homes Here’s What Potential Buyers Need to Know About Radon in Homes

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

A red "Forelosure For Sale" sign is displayed in front of a house on a bright day.

Thinking About Buying a Foreclosed Home? Follow These 11 Steps to Avoid a Risky Investment—and Get the Best Deal Thinking About Buying a Foreclosed Home? Follow These 11 Steps to Avoid a Risky Investment—and Get the Best Deal

By Katie Ziraldo

Woman in blue dress sitting on steps of wooden tiny home of wheels while drinking coffee.

Why You Should Consider an Alternative Home Why You Should Consider an Alternative Home

By Deirdre Mundorf

A couple is meeting their realtor outside of a house.

The Best Dates to Buy a House and Get a Great Deal The Best Dates to Buy a House and Get a Great Deal

By Savannah Sher

A woman is shopping for a new home on her tablet.

11 Reasons to Check a Home on Every Real Estate Listing Site Before You Buy 11 Reasons to Check a Home on Every Real Estate Listing Site Before You Buy

By Emily Benda Gaylord

How to Choose a Mortgage Lender

How to Choose a Mortgage Lender: 7 Steps to Finding Your Ideal Match How to Choose a Mortgage Lender: 7 Steps to Finding Your Ideal Match

By Meghan Wentland, Catherine Hiles

Real estate agent welcomes couple to open house.

Open House Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts: Faux Pas to Avoid Open House Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts: Faux Pas to Avoid

A young couple looking at a nice house in a nice neighborhood considering buying a home.

The State of Real Estate The State of Real Estate

By Tony Carrick

How to Find a Real Estate Agent: 17 Tips for Success

How to Find a Real Estate Agent: 17 Tips for Success How to Find a Real Estate Agent: 17 Tips for Success

By Glenda Taylor

15 Signs That Fixer-Upper Might Be a Money Pit

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

Hugging couple with realtor next to sale sign.

Sell or Stay Put? 11 Crucial Considerations for Today’s Market, According to Real Estate Experts Sell or Stay Put? 11 Crucial Considerations for Today’s Market, According to Real Estate Experts

By Emily Benda Gaylord

A grandfather, father, and son moving into a new home.

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

By Tony Carrick

electrical inspection cost

How Much Does an Electrical Inspection Cost? How Much Does an Electrical Inspection Cost?

By Katie Flannery

How Much Does a Radon Inspection Cost

Everything About Getting a Radon Inspection: Cost Factors and Breakdown Everything About Getting a Radon Inspection: Cost Factors and Breakdown

By Katie Flannery

This is What No One Tells You About Downsizing

This is What No One Tells You About Downsizing This is What No One Tells You About Downsizing

By Glenda Taylor

A home inspector with a clipboard in a hard hat looks at the side of a house.

7 Things Home Inspectors Miss and What to Do About It 7 Things Home Inspectors Miss and What to Do About It

By Deirdre Mundorf, Anna Castelaz

Beautifully restored historic home from outside

Love That Local Landmark? 5 Reasons to Buy an Old House Love That Local Landmark? 5 Reasons to Buy an Old House

By Jeff Vasishta

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Tiny House Cost - Cost Range + Average - July 2023

How Much Does a Tiny House Cost? How Much Does a Tiny House Cost?

By Glenda Taylor, Evelyn Auer

15 Warning Signs to Look for Before Making an Offer on a Property

15 Warning Signs to Look for Before Making an Offer on a Property 15 Warning Signs to Look for Before Making an Offer on a Property

By Glenda Taylor