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10 Common Mistakes that First Time Homebuyers Make - Movoto Real Estate

DIY, Tips & Maintenance

10 avoid these common first time homebuyers mistakes

1. First time homebuyers don’t clean up their credit before applying for a loan Unless ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

February 25, 2021

Is Buying A Fixer-Upper Home the Best Option For You? - Movoto Real Estate

DIY, Tips & Maintenance

Is buying a fixer-upper home for you?

While it might seem odd to purchase a home that needs extensive repairs, people end ...

February 25, 2021

Increase Your Home Value with These 11 Essential Renovations - Movoto Real Estate

DIY Projects

11 renovations to increase your home value

When it comes to home value, the real estate market trends that affect it are ...

February 25, 2021

What Are the Best Colors for a Modern Meditation Room? - Movoto Real Estate

Architecture & Design

The best paint colors for a modern meditation room

A meditation space is, ideally, a personal retreat where you can find serenity and regain ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

February 11, 2021

Public Records: What is Public Information and What Isn't? - Movoto Real Estate

DIY, Tips & Maintenance

How To Locate Public Property Records For Property History

Unless you’re purchasing a new build, your house will come with a history. It’s important ...

By Jerimiah Taylor

February 3, 2021

When Did They Stop Using Asbestos and Why? - Movoto Real Estate

DIY, Tips & Maintenance

When Did They Stop Using Asbestos in Homes?

Naturally found in rocks and soil, asbestos is a mineral fiber known for its heat ...

By Jerimiah Taylor

January 3, 2021

DIY Projects

Simple home improvements to increase the value of your home

More and more homeowners are tackling home improvement projects to renovate and remodel their existing ...

By Movoto Editors

January 2, 2021

Know Your Rights & Understanding Fair Housing Laws - Movoto Real Estate

DIY, Tips & Maintenance

Knowing Your Rights & Understanding Fair Housing Laws

Do you feel that you were unfairly discriminated against when trying to buy, rent, or ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

December 11, 2020

10 Cities That Make Texas A Perfect State To Relocate To - Movoto Real Estate

Moving

10 Texas Cities To Relocate To

Texas: The Lone Star State, home of the Live Music Capital of the World, where ...

December 9, 2020

15 Simple DIY Ideas to Boost Your Curb Appeal - Movoto Real Estate

DIY Projects

Boost Your Curb Appeal: 15 Simple DIY Ideas

Even if you aren’t trying to sell your home, curb appeal matters. Maintaining a polished ...

November 13, 2020

Two Family Home: The Rules of Converting Your Single Family Into a Two Family - Movoto Real Estate

DIY, Tips & Maintenance

Dividing a House Into Multiple Units

You might be considering dividing a single-family home to generate additional income or increase property ...

By Jerimiah Taylor

November 13, 2020

Single Family Home HVAC system

Home Maintenance

HVAC systems: what homebuyers need to know

If you are thinking about buying a home, now may be a good time to ...

November 10, 2020

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DIY Projects

The 6 Least Cost-Effective Home Renovations

Many things can make your home more appealing to buyers, such as a manicured lawn, ...

November 8, 2020

Go Green

Save the Earth and Your Money: How Going Green Begins at Home

Most of us hear about the horrors of global warming/pollution on a fairly regular basis ...

October 11, 2020

The 12 Best Places to Live in America Based on the Weather - Movoto Real Estate

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12 places to live based on the weather

If you got hit with last winter’s “snowpocalypse,” you probably found yourself wishing for sunny ...

By Elizabeth Yun

September 15, 2020

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