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How sellers can downsize their belongings when moving to a smaller home

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How sellers can downsize their belongings when moving to a smaller home

Tackle sentimental items and furniture early to make your transition easier.

Buying a Home

Buying a home in 10 steps — Buying a home in 10 steps

Homes.com helps you find your community, navigate the mortgage process, negotiate an offer and seal the deal.

Jul 28, 2025

What you need to know about financing your dream home: an FAQ for buyers — What you need to know about financing your dream home: an FAQ for buyers

Explore the various options and determine which pathway is best for you.

Nov 26, 2025

How to find the best buyer's agent for your home purchase — How to find the best buyer's agent for your home purchase

Research, compile a list of candidates and do due diligence in interviewing and vetting.

Nov 24, 2025

A glossary of essential terms for homebuyers — A glossary of essential terms for homebuyers

Understanding the jargon can clear up potential confusion.

Nov 25, 2025

Selling a Home

Selling a home in 10 steps — Selling a home in 10 steps

Homes.com helps you get your place show-ready, hire an agent, negotiate offers, and seal the deal.

20 hours ago

How to stage your home to sell fast: A guide for sellers — How to stage your home to sell fast: A guide for sellers

From full-service staging to budget-friendly DIY tips.

Nov 20, 2025

Before moving out, it's best to plan ahead. Here's how to prepare. — Before moving out, it's best to plan ahead. Here's how to prepare.

Everything you need to know, from rent-back agreements to packing tips.

19 hours ago

Open house prep checklist for sellers — Open house prep checklist for sellers

Final steps to take before buyers see your home.

Nov 28, 2025

Local Insights

10 ways to fit in like a true Omahan — 10 ways to fit in like a true Omahan

10 ways to fit in like a true Omahan

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Picking the right holiday tree — Picking the right holiday tree

Emmy-award winning designer James Pearce Connelly offers tips.

Nov 27, 2025

Don’t slip up: Experts offer tips for winter roof clearing — Don’t slip up: Experts offer tips for winter roof clearing

People should consider collapse warning signs and their roof shapes.

Nov 20, 2025

Moving survival kit: Essential items to have before unpacking — Moving survival kit: Essential items to have before unpacking

Here’s what you'll need the first few days while you're still living in boxes.

Oct 21, 2025

Architectural Styles

For some buyers, Georgian homes offer lasting appeal — For some buyers, Georgian homes offer lasting appeal

These rational, highly symmetrical homes were popular in the 18th century.

Nov 24, 2025

What makes an Italianate home such a chef's kiss — What makes an Italianate home such a chef's kiss

These homes are known for ornate cornices, bracketed roofs and narrow windows.

Nov 12, 2025

Wondering whether it's a Second Empire home? Just look at the roof. — Wondering whether it's a Second Empire home? Just look at the roof.

These 19th-century homes evoked modernity and innovation.

Nov 07, 2025

The humble Chicago bungalow is more than a century old and still beloved — The humble Chicago bungalow is more than a century old and still beloved

The city’s small brick houses with low-pitched roofs evolved from their California cousin.

Aug 28, 2025

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