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Is this the year for a big move, or one where you're investing in the home for future resale value? Whether you're buying, selling, or staying, we have the latest advice for this market.

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7 of the Best Homeowners Insurance Companies Today, Vetted 7 of the Best Homeowners Insurance Companies Today, Vetted

By Karon Warren, Jeff Keleher

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Tornado Alley Is Shifting East—and Homeowners May Not Be Adequately Prepared Tornado Alley Is Shifting East—and Homeowners May Not Be Adequately Prepared

By Catherine Hiles

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The Best Folding Hand Trucks, Tested The Best Folding Hand Trucks, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tiffany Lewis

How Does a Home Equity Loan Work

Solved! How Does a Home Equity Loan Work? 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

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

By Glenda Taylor

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

By Tara Seboldt

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Moving Company 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Moving Company

By Deirdre Mundorf

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

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

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Are Home Warranties Actually Worth It? Are Home Warranties Actually Worth It?

By Meghan Wentland

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10 Smart Financing Options That Can Help You Pay for a New Roof 10 Smart Financing Options That Can Help You Pay for a New Roof

By Katie Ziraldo

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The 6 Best Home Warranty Companies, Vetted The 6 Best Home Warranty Companies, Vetted

By Meghan Wentland, Lissa Poirot, Jeff Keleher

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DIY

Fixing a Flip: 9 Hidden Problems a Flipped Home Might Be Covering Up Fixing a Flip: 9 Hidden Problems a Flipped Home Might Be Covering Up

By Jeff Vasishta

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Building & Installing

Demolition Auction Sales: Deals to Jump On—and Steer Clear Of Demolition Auction Sales: Deals to Jump On—and Steer Clear Of

By Jeff Vasishta

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

By Savannah Sher

The Best Moving Container and PODS Companies Options

The Best Moving Container Companies The Best Moving Container Companies

By Tony Carrick, Jeff Keleher

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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

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The Best Way to Maximize Your Tax Refund? By Investing in These Home Improvement Projects The Best Way to Maximize Your Tax Refund? By Investing in These Home Improvement Projects

By Tony Carrick

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

By Katie Flannery

How Much Does a Radon Inspection Cost

Getting a Radon Inspection: How Much It Costs and What You Need to Know Getting a Radon Inspection: How Much It Costs and What You Need to Know

By Katie Flannery

Vrbo vs. Airbnb for hosts

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

By Meghan Wentland

How to Pay for Home Renovations

Money Matters: 6 Ways You Can Pay for Your Home Renovation Without Breaking the Bank Money Matters: 6 Ways You Can Pay for Your Home Renovation Without Breaking the Bank

By Meghan Wentland

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6 Old House Features Making a Comeback in New Builds 6 Old House Features Making a Comeback in New Builds

By Rachel Brougham

The Best Hand Trucks Options

The Best Hand Trucks to Make Moving Heavy or Awkward Loads Easier The Best Hand Trucks to Make Moving Heavy or Awkward Loads Easier

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17 Things You Should Never Say in Your Real Estate Listing 17 Things You Should Never Say in Your Real Estate Listing

By Glenda Taylor

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Modular Home Prices - Cost Range + Average - November 2023

Modular Home Prices Today: A Cost-Effective Way to Build a New House Modular Home Prices Today: A Cost-Effective Way to Build a New House

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

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

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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

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Solved! Which Flood Zones Require Flood Insurance? Solved! Which Flood Zones Require Flood Insurance?

By Tara Seboldt

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15 of the Cheapest Places to Buy a House in the U.S. 15 of the Cheapest Places to Buy a House in the U.S.

By Andreana Lefton, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

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12 Ways to Trace a Home’s History 12 Ways to Trace a Home’s History

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Theresa Clement

Remodel or Move

DIY

Solved! Is It Better to Remodel Your Home, or Move to a New One? Solved! Is It Better to Remodel Your Home, or Move to a New One?

By Melissa Graham

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15 Small American Towns That You Can Buy (Yes, Really!) 15 Small American Towns That You Can Buy (Yes, Really!)

By Manasa Reddigari, Theresa Clement

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These 10 Moody Paint Colors Will Help You Get More for Your Home Sale These 10 Moody Paint Colors Will Help You Get More for Your Home Sale

By Eleanor Chalstrom

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

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Barndominium Cost vs. House Cost: 10 Factors to Consider Before Building Barndominium Cost vs. House Cost: 10 Factors to Consider Before Building

By Katie Flannery

How to Move Across the Country

How to Move Across the Country in 15 Steps How to Move Across the Country in 15 Steps

By Melissa Graham, Evelyn Auer

Liberty Home Guard vs. American Home Shield

Liberty Home Guard vs. American Home Shield: Which Home Warranty Company Should You Choose? Liberty Home Guard vs. American Home Shield: Which Home Warranty Company Should You Choose?

By Jeff Keleher

This Is the Average Home Size in Every State

This Is the Average Home Size in Every State This Is the Average Home Size in Every State

By Andreana Lefton, Steph Coelho

Hello, Homeowners: The 8 Most Useful Apps for Your Phone

Hello, Homeowners: The 8 Most Useful Apps for Your Phone Hello, Homeowners: The 8 Most Useful Apps for Your Phone

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18 States Where It’s Cheaper to Build Than to Buy 18 States Where It’s Cheaper to Build Than to Buy

By Emily Benda Gaylord

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14 Telltale Signs That a House Will Be Going on the Market 14 Telltale Signs That a House Will Be Going on the Market

By Glenda Taylor, Kelly Weimert

Liberty Home Guard Review

Liberty Home Guard Review: A Top-Tier Home Warranty Provider To Consider—If You Can Get Past Its Flaws Liberty Home Guard Review: A Top-Tier Home Warranty Provider To Consider—If You Can Get Past Its Flaws

By Jeff Keleher

How Much Does Move-Out Cleaning Cost

How Much Does Move-Out Cleaning Cost? How Much Does Move-Out Cleaning Cost?

By Meghan Wentland

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Movers Cost - Cost Range +

How Much Do Movers Cost? How Much Do Movers Cost?

By Brie Greenhalgh, Evelyn Auer

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This Once-Standard Feature of Old Homes Is Practically Extinct in Today’s New Builds This Once-Standard Feature of Old Homes Is Practically Extinct in Today’s New Builds

By Savannah Sher

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Moving Checklist: 6 Important Stages to Get You From One Place to Another Moving Checklist: 6 Important Stages to Get You From One Place to Another

By Savannah Sher

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Land Survey Cost - Cost Range + Average

How Much Does a Land Survey Cost? How Much Does a Land Survey Cost?

By Brie Greenhalgh, Evelyn Auer

Home Warranty Scams

How to Spot—and Avoid—Home Warranty Scams How to Spot—and Avoid—Home Warranty Scams

By Meghan Wentland

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The Great Debate: Can You Over Improve a House? The Great Debate: Can You Over Improve a House?

By Jeff Vasishta

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Are Old Houses Cheaper Than New Ones? Are Old Houses Cheaper Than New Ones?

By Savannah Sher

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9 Resources for Finding Amazing Old Houses for Sale 9 Resources for Finding Amazing Old Houses for Sale

By Savannah Sher

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Guide to Buying Older Homes by Decade Guide to Buying Older Homes by Decade

By Glenda Taylor

American Home Shield Review

American Home Shield Review: A Jack-of-All-Trades Among Home Warranty Companies American Home Shield Review: A Jack-of-All-Trades Among Home Warranty Companies

By Jeff Keleher

Select Home Warranty Vs. American Home Shield

Select Home Warranty vs. American Home Shield: Which Company Should You Choose? Select Home Warranty vs. American Home Shield: Which Company Should You Choose?

By Jeff Keleher

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6 Things to Know Before Buying a House With a Standby Generator 6 Things to Know Before Buying a House With a Standby Generator

How to Pack for a Move

How to Pack for a Move How to Pack for a Move

By Melissa Graham

How to Move to Another State

How to Move to Another State How to Move to Another State

By Meghan Wentland

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Moving Container vs. Truck Rental: Which One is Better for Moving? Moving Container vs. Truck Rental: Which One is Better for Moving?

By Kristen Mosier

Redfin vs. Zillow

Redfin vs. Zillow: Which Real Estate Website Should You Use? Redfin vs. Zillow: Which Real Estate Website Should You Use?

By Sabrina Serani

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20 Landscaping Mistakes That Make Home Buyers Walk the Other Way 20 Landscaping Mistakes That Make Home Buyers Walk the Other Way

By Rachel Brougham

The Best Places to Buy Moving Boxes Options

The 11 Best Places to Buy Moving Boxes The 11 Best Places to Buy Moving Boxes

By Timothy Dale