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Do You Need An Agent To Buy A Home?

What Is An Agent Source:iStock An agent is essentially a middleman used to connect people ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

May 6, 2015

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What To Look For In A Real Estate Agent

A good real estate agent does more than unlock doors and send you listings. Your ...

By Bennett Leckrone

September 22, 2026

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4 Tips That Will Get Your Offer Accepted in a Seller’s Market

So, you’ve figured out where you want to live. You have a real estate agent, ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

May 1, 2015

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Here Are 10 Sacramento Homes That Are Cheaper To Buy Than Rent

By Kim Crane I’ve lived in an apartment for a good portion of my adult ...

By Guest Author

April 16, 2015

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How Does Movoto Work?

Movoto’s goal is to make real estate transactions easy. We offer a unique service that ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

February 6, 2015

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14 Open House Survival Tips You Need to Know

1. Make It Clear If You Have an Agent Source: Flickr user Marc Wathieu Most ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

January 14, 2015

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15 Expert Answers to Your Burning Buying Questions

Buying a home can be a stressful and lengthy process. How do you know where ...

By Guest Author

December 20, 2014

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16 Things Homeowners Insurance Doesn’t Cover

It’s true that homeowners insurance policies vary depending on what company you choose and what ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

December 12, 2014

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10 Things You Need To Know About Rent To Own Homes

1. A rent-to-own home is a home that you start out renting and then have ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

December 9, 2014

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7 Things You Need To Know About Mortgage Insurance

1. Mortgage Insurance Protects The Bank (Not You) Source: Flickr user Alan Cleaver So you ...

By Guest Author

December 4, 2014

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The 4 Types Of Mortgage Loans Compared And Explained

1. Fixed-Interest Home Loan Source: Flickr user Simon Cunningham How It Works: Your interest rate ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

November 25, 2014

A family stands outside of a large modern home.

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Types of Homes: A Buyer’s Guide to Common Property Types

Homes can be classified in several ways: by what you own, how the building is ...

By Bennett Leckrone

September 11, 2026

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How do YOU feel about a minimum 20% downpayment?

Not terribly long ago, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was proposed. ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

April 19, 2022

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