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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

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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5 Home Security Essentials for Peace of Mind
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Considering a Generator? It Could Boost Your Home's Value
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5 Home Maintenance Tasks for First-Time Buyers to Complete After Moving In
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Pet-Friendly Features That Could Help Your Home Sell Faster
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How Much Does It Cost to Move a House? Real Estate Experts Weigh In
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What Is a Manufactured Home? Plus How It Differs from a Modular Home
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What Is White-Glove Moving? What to Know About the Premium Service
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Considering a Second Mortgage? What to Know Before Buying a Second Home
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What Is a Master-Planned Community? Benefits and Drawbacks to Consider
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What Is Rightsizing, and Is It Different from Downsizing?
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Everything You Need to Know About Voluntary Homeowners Associations
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What an HOA Can—and Can't—Make Rules About
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Yes, You Should Tip Movers—Here's How Much
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What to Look for in a Multigenerational Home
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How Much Does It Cost to Stage a House—And Is It Worth It?
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How to Find a Good Relocation Market
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Should You Buy a Home in 2024?
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What You Should Know About Renting Out Your Home
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How to Get Your Security Deposit Back When Moving Out of an Apartment
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What Are Standard Ceiling Heights?
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What Is a Real Estate Fixture?
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Ready to Move on to Your Next Home? Here’s What Experts Want All Move-Up Buyers to Know
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9 Issues You Absolutely Must Fix Before You Sell Your Home
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Can You Refuse to Join a Homeowners Association?
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7 Home Projects You’ll Love—but That Probably Won’t Help Your Home Sell Faster
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What to Know About Your Home’s Property Lines
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What Are HOA Fees—and What Do They Actually Pay For?
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What Is a Deck?
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Will the Housing Market Crash in 2024?
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What Is a Ranch-Style Home?
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What Makes a Good Move-Up Home?
Sale Pending
What Does Pending Mean in Real Estate?
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What Is a Powder Room?
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When Is It Time to Buy Your Forever Home?
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What’s the Difference Between a Condo and an Apartment?
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How to Choose a Moving Company
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10 Things You Don’t Actually Have to Fix Before You Sell Your Home
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Should You Buy a Home on a Corner Lot?
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A New Report Predicts Lower Home Prices—Here’s What That Might Mean for You
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What to Know About Selling or Buying a Home in the Summer
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What It Means When a House Is Under Contract
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Should You Buy a New Construction Home?
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Why Walkability Might Be the Next Big Must-Have for Home Buyers
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What Is a Starter Home?
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What You Need to Know Before You Buy a Vacation Home with Friends or Family
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Must-Do Upgrades for Aging in Place in Any Home, According to Experts
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What Real Estate Experts Want You to Know Before You Buy a Second Home
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What to Know About Buying or Selling a Home in the Spring
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What to Do If Your Home Sits on the Market for a Long Time
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What First-Time Homebuyers Need to Know, According to Real Estate Pros
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What Is a Property Survey, and Why Might You Need One?
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The Top Spring Projects to Add to Your List If You Plan to Sell Your Home
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How Long Does It Take to Buy a House?
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What Is Aging in Place, and Is It an Option in Your Current Home?
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What Downsizing Is—Plus How to Know When Downsizing Is Right for You
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Porches and Patios Aren’t the Same Thing—Here’s What Sets Them Apart
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The Ultimate To-Do List for Moving into a New House
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Is Finishing Your Basement Better for Resale Value?
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The Features that Make an Area Ideal for First-Time Home Buyers
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The Features that Can Help Your Home Sell for More Money (and Faster)
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This Is the Best Time to Sell Your Home in 2023
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It’s Official: Backyards Are the Must-Have Home Feature for 2023
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4 Mistakes to Avoid When Listing Your Home, According to Recent Home Sellers