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Let’s Make A Deal: 5 Things to Know Before You Negotiate

When it comes to buying a home, negotiating with the seller is the part of ...

By Guest Author

December 20, 2014

Finance Tips

13 Reasons Your First Home Should Be A Rental Property

1. They’re Not Just For Investors Source: Flickr user Markus Spiering Many buyers don’t even ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

December 17, 2014

Basics

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

Basics

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

Finance Tips

20 Hacks to Cut Costs After Moving Into Your New Home

1. Haggle with Utility Companies Source: Flickr user Mr Pauly D The oldest trick in ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

December 11, 2014

Basics

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

Basics

6 Expert Tips for Finding Your Perfect Neighborhood

1. Scout Out Schools Source: Flickr user Alamos basement If buying your first home coincides ...

By Guest Author

December 4, 2014

Basics

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

Finance Tips

11 Unexpected Costs Of The Home Buying Process

1. Getting Yourself From Here To There Source: Flickr user Francesca Palazzi Moving your family ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

November 25, 2014

Basics

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

Basics

8 Reasons You Should Buy a Home Instead of Rent

1. It’s YOURS! Source: Flickr user U.S. Department of Agriculture One of the best reasons ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

November 20, 2014

Finance Tips

7 Creative Ways To Save For Your Mortgage Down Payment

When you’re young, saving for your first home down payment can seem tremendously overwhelming. Buying ...

By Guest Author

November 18, 2014

20% down payment

Buying

How to buy a home with less than 20% down

Source: Flickr user Tax Credits One hurdle many would-be home buyers face – or think ...

By Movoto Editors

March 4, 2014

Real Estate

Santa Ana Real Estate Market July 2013

The real estate market in Santa Ana isn’t much different to many other cities across ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

July 18, 2013

Real Estate

Oakland Real Estate Market June 2013

Big changes are happening in Oakland’s real estate market, making this a tricky time to ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

June 19, 2013

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