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Whether you're buying your first house or preparing your home to sell, Better Homes & Gardens is your go-to source for the ultimate buying and selling experience. With these expert moving tips and our home-buying advice, you'll breeze through every stage of homeownership. We've gathered everything you need to know about boosting your curb appeal, the home-buying and -selling process, what to do before selling your house, how to make moving easier, and more.
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What Is a Manufactured Home? Plus How It Differs from a Modular Home
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What Is Rightsizing, and Is It Different from Downsizing?
Everything You Need to Know About Voluntary Homeowners Associations
What an HOA Can—and Can't—Make Rules About
Yes, You Should Tip Movers—Here's How Much
What to Look for in a Multigenerational Home
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How to Find a Good Relocation Market
Should You Buy a Home in 2024?
What You Should Know About Renting Out Your Home
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Ready to Move on to Your Next Home? Here’s What Experts Want All Move-Up Buyers to Know
9 Issues You Absolutely Must Fix Before You Sell Your Home
Can You Refuse to Join a Homeowners Association?
7 Home Projects You’ll Love—but That Probably Won’t Help Your Home Sell Faster
What to Know About Your Home’s Property Lines
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10 Things You Don’t Actually Have to Fix Before You Sell Your Home
Should You Buy a Home on a Corner Lot?
A New Report Predicts Lower Home Prices—Here’s What That Might Mean for You
What to Know About Selling or Buying a Home in the Summer
What It Means When a House Is Under Contract
Should You Buy a New Construction Home?
Why Walkability Might Be the Next Big Must-Have for Home Buyers
What Is a Starter Home?
What You Need to Know Before You Buy a Vacation Home with Friends or Family
Must-Do Upgrades for Aging in Place in Any Home, According to Experts
What Real Estate Experts Want You to Know Before You Buy a Second Home
What to Know About Buying or Selling a Home in the Spring
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What First-Time Homebuyers Need to Know, According to Real Estate Pros
What Is a Property Survey, and Why Might You Need One?
The Top Spring Projects to Add to Your List If You Plan to Sell Your Home
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The Ultimate To-Do List for Moving into a New House
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The Features that Make an Area Ideal for First-Time Home Buyers
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