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The 10 Most Exciting Cities in America

How exciting is your city? Read our top 10 list of the most exciting cities in the country. Hint: New York City isn’t No. 1.

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 David Cross in Novelty Real Estate  •  1 comment

Iron Man-sion: Tony Stark’s House Listed for $117.2 million

Iron Man's HouseIron Man’s house is more than twice the price of Wayne Manor. See how we figured it out.

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Movoto Releases Free First-Time Home Buyer’s Guide

Don’t let buying a home stress you out. Read Movoto’s First-Time Home Buyer’s Guide to learn exactly what you need to do when finally find your dream home.

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What We Read Around the Office – April 26th 2013

Dudes and cats, tiny-drunk-adults, and the Matrix

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 Randy Nelson in Novelty Real Estate  •  1 comment

Rubik’s Cube House: Build a Puzzle You Can Live In

How many of the classic ’80s toys would it take to make your house? Our calculator will tell you—and figure out how long it’d take to solve them all.

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Buy Yoda’s Hut, You Will: How We Valued The Iconic Fixer-Upper

We used The Force to put a price tag on the Jedi Master’s (very) humble abode in a galaxy far, far away.

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The 10 Best Cities to be Single in California

If you’re looking for the perfect someone in the Golden State, you’re more likely to find them in one of these single-friendly cities.

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What If Cities Were Celebrities?

Which famous stars embody the characteristics of these 10 American metropolitan areas?

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The Top 5 Real Estate Blogs in San Antonio

To help buyers and sellers understand San Antonio’s market trends and other real estate information, Movoto rounded up the top 5 real estate blogs in the city.

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What We Read Around the Office – April 19th 2013

LEGOs, Space, Dove Soap Parodies, and More

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 David Cross in Novelty Real Estate  •  2 comments

Is Howl’s Moving Castle Worth More Than Hogwarts?

How do you put a price on a home that can walk? It wasn’t easy, but we did it. Check out the next installment of our novelty real estate series–Howl’s Moving Castle.

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Bitcoin Converter: How Many Is Your House Worth Right Now?

This cyber-currency could change the way you buy everything—including your next home.

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Top 7 Real Estate Blogs in Sacramento, CA

To help buyers and sellers understand Sacramento’s market trends and other real estate information, Movoto rounded up the top 7 real estate blogs in the city.

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What We Read Around the Office – April 12th 2013

Surprised Patrick, Bitcoins, and hovercraft golf carts.

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7 Ways Solar Panels Will Save the Planet and Make You Rich

We show you how installing solar panels on your home can put money back in your pocket and help the environment in the process.

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The 10 Nerdiest Cities in America

Calling all nerds! If you’ve been looking for a new place to call home, we’ve got the 10 best cities for everything you love—even LARPing.

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How Living with Your Parents Makes You Rich

Living in your parents basement for a short time after college can make you rich. Find out how much money you would save.

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What We Read Around the Office – April 5th 2013

More on marriage, a little on toilets, and a lot on animals that just can’t handle it.

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The Top Real Estate Blogs in Washington, D.C.

If you love real estate, check out the best blogs in the Washington, D.C. area.

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Prices Are Way Up: April 2013 State of the Real Estate Market

Our most recent State of the Market report shows that inventory is once again down, causing home prices to soar.

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