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How Much Rent Can You Afford?
When you need to move to a new place, there are many things to think about. What amenities need to be in your home, what kind of neighborhood do you want to be in, how far is it from your work or school, and so …
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Tips for Moving in Winter
There are several reasons to move during the winter, from relative price for hiring professionals in their off-season to a requirement to transfer to a new job or a new school during the holidays. But of course, there are potential issues that you need to …
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When is the Best Time to Move?
If you have the good fortune to be able to plan ahead for a move, you’ll experience all kinds of benefits. You can shop around for the best rentals or places to buy, find the lowest-priced but most-reliable movers, and importantly, figure out exactly when …
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Get Your Garage Under Control
It’s tempting after moving into a house to use the garage as storage space. Not only do the usual tools, bins, exercise equipment, and bikes, but boxes of books, containers of out-of-season clothes, decorations, and whatever else you haven’t found a place for in the …
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Tips for Making Your Movers Happy
Once you’ve decided to hire professional movers and packers, it may be tempting to consider your job done. After all, you’re paying them to handle the hassle and stress, while you can go to the pool or hang out on the lawn watching them work. …
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Dorm Room Space
It’s time to start school soon, and for many of you, that means living in the dorms for the first time. While you might be used to having one bedroom to yourself, or even sharing a room, it can be challenging to condense all your …
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Moving from Apartment to House
It can be a big step from renting a relatively small apartment–or even a townhome–to owning your own house. Not only will you need to figure out which of your belongings should move with you, but you might not be fully prepared for the differences …
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4 Rules for Home Inspections
A key step in preparing to buy a home is to make sure it’s properly inspected. To do this, you’ll want to find a licensed, professional home inspector who will give your future house a careful examination to make sure there aren’t any major problems. …
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Is This Home Right for You?
There’s so much riding on picking a new home that many people overthink things, spend time considering their decisions, and may lose out on buying the right place. How do you even know if the house you’re looking at will be a good home? What …
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What to Do When Moving Into Your New Home
You’ve bought a new house. Congratulations! After searching, going through the mortgage applications, closing on the deal, and packing up and moving, you’re ready to settle into your place and make it your home. Before you kick off your shoes and put your feet up, …
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