Courtesy of Realtor.com When it comes to homes, the popular credo is that bigger is better. More square feet = a larger slice of the American dream, right? Not necessarily. For one, bigger homes obviously cost more, and oversized McMansions
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Courtesy of Realtor.com Country life might seem idyllic compared with the city—there’s a slower pace of life, a stronger sense of community, and way more home for your dollar, even including a nice plot of
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Courtesy of Realtor.com “What happens if I skip a mortgage payment?” is one of those questions we hope you never have to ask, but life is unpredictable: Sometimes no matter how carefully you plan, you
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Courtesy of Realtor.com If you’re anything like us, you have the best intentions when entertaining. Nothing but the finest European linens for that guest bedroom! Casually arranged trays of Perrier and Voluspa scented candles at every
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Courtesy of Realtor.com Can a seller back out of a home sale? That’s a question I found myself asking after my own much-anticipated real estate purchase fell through when the seller got cold feet. Luckily,
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Courtesy of Realtor.com In the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, many homeowners are struggling to get up to speed on water damage restoration—the process it takes to repair a home that’s endured a flood or other water-related problems.
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Courtesy of Realtor.com A home’s foundation is as essential as it sounds. Without a proper foundation, a variety of structural issues can plague a home that could end up costing you scads of cash to repair. But how
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