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4 Tips for Merging Finances When Moving in Together
You have found the person with whom you want to share a home, but before you move in together you need to prepare to merge finances. Only 16% of women and 18% of men in the United States say they keep...
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5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Condo
If you’re in the market for a new home, a condominium can be a charming choice. Condos are often less costly to purchase than houses or townhouses, and they can offer conveniences you might not...
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4 Ways to Make a Great First Impression When Selling Your Home
When selling your home, first impressions matter. Just because your home is listed and the “For Sale” sign is firmly planted in the front lawn does not mean it will attract buyers. A home needs to be...
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3 Reasons to Buy Houses That Aren’t Selling
When a house has been sitting on the market for a while, it can leave potential buyers with a bad impression. Home shoppers worry there are hidden deficiencies in the house causing others to shy away....
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4 Questions to Ask Neighbors Before Buying a Home
Before purchasing a new home, it is important to nosy around the neighborhood. You must have questions to ask neighbors in the area before you decide if the house is right for you. Potential...
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6 Signs of a Neighborhood on the Upswing
It’s hardly surprising potential home buyers often overlook transitional properties in favor of prime real estate. Purchasing a home in a neighborhood on the upswing is likely to be more affordable...
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4 Right-Size Solutions to Fit Your Changing Lifestyle
While there’s often an assumption you should downsize as you grow older, right-size solutions for your home to fit your lifestyle may be a better option. Right-sizing is the concept of making better...
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8 Tips to Prepare a Home for Rental
Renting out your house, condominium, or apartment can be lucrative. But how do you prepare a home for rental? The number of renters in the United States—currently at 40 million—is expected to increase...
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Don’t Let Your Home Sink: Why You Might Need Flood Insurance
If you think a regular home hazard insurance policy covers losses caused by a flood or heavy rains, think again. You need specialized flood insurance to cover flood damage caused by a storm,...
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Got Kids? 4 Tips for a Family-Friendly House
Buying a house is slightly more complex when looking for a place to raise a family. A single person may be willing to settle for a smaller home or one in a less attractive location. It could be...
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Should You Buy Someone Else’s Customized Home?
Buying a previously-owned customized home can open up some attractive and unusual options for a homebuyer. You may love everything the former owner incorporated into the house and appreciate the extra...
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Caution: Restrictive Covenants Can Be Costly
When buying a home, it’s important to be aware of restrictive covenants, the legally-binding deed requirements that “run with the land” and dictate what you are allowed to do—or are restricted from...
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5 Tips for Buying a Foreclosed Home at Auction
Trustee sales offer buyers the opportunity to purchase a foreclosed home at a discount. However, before you take this route to purchase a home, be aware of five key points and potential pitfalls of...
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4 Tips for Tactfully Changing Real Estate Agents
Buying and selling real estate is a complex process that should be entered with the help of a professional. A REALTOR® can tell you important details about the homes you’re considering, help you...
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3 Tips to Sell Your House in the Fall
Although the real estate business tends to slow down in the fall, the season still can be an attractive time to put a home on the market. If you want to sell your house in the next few months, it can...
View Article6 Tips for Hiring the Right Property Manager
If you’re renting out your home, finding a reliable property manager to manage day-to-day rental tasks can save you time as well as protect your investment. After all, you’ll trust this person to make...
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5 Tips for Selling a Home From Out of State
Trying to sell a house is challenging enough, and if you’re selling a home from out of state, it can be positively intimidating. Property and maintenance costs can add up quickly on an empty home, and...
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10 Interior Design Trends That Turn Off Home Buyers
GoodMoodPhoto/iStock You want your home to look its best, and maybe you’ve been inspired by the interior design trends you’ve seen in magazines, on TV or on design websites. But following some of the...
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Learn to Read Your House’s Master Plans Like a Pro
It may take wood, bricks and mortar to build a house, but a sturdy home foundation starts with paper: A house blueprint guides contractors, plumbers, electricians and others through the construction...
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8 Energy Saving Tips to Cut Your Gas Bill
As temperatures fall, you’ll seek a heat system in your home to keep you cozy and warm. Yet no one wants toasty temperatures indoors if it means your utility costs will rise to unreasonable levels....
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