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5 Reasons We’re In Love With Columbus, Indiana

Whether you’re a city lover at heart or prefer a more small town, countryside feel, Columbus, Indiana is a place that offers you both! (Photo: Thomas Schiff//Flickr)

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Is A Housing Market Crash On the Way in 2021?

Real estate is thriving, but memories of the 2007 housing market crash have consumers wondering – will we have another one? Analyst Steve Cook explores.

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How To Prevent Pandemic Homebuyer’s Remorse

Tales of pandemic homebuyer’s remorse are becoming more frequent in today’s robust housing market. Protect yourself from regret with these agent insights!

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The Basics of Short Sales for Buyers and Sellers

Short sales can save homebuyers money, but are often complex processes requiring patience and expert guidance. Follow these insights to get started!

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What REALLY Happens to HGTV Dream Home Winners?

Winning the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway sounds perfect, right? Not so fast…If history is any indication, it turns out that dream may actually be more of a nightmare!

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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home in a Hurricane-Prone Area

Homes.com paired up with real estate, construction, and insurance experts to bring you the best advice when moving to a hurricane-prone area. Here’s what you need to know.

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Finance, First Time Home Buyer's Guide, Kitchen Sink, Mortgage 101

How to Hire the Right Mortgage Lender and Updates on Lending During COVID-19

Millions of homebuyers take months to find the home of their dreams, but about half don’t shop at all for the mortgage lender. In fact, shopping for the right lender is just as important as shopping for your dream home and, in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, here are some updates you’ll NEED to know.

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Campaigns, Kitchen Sink, Out of the House

Nosy Neighbors: A Survey of the Nosiest Neighbors in the US

We surveyed Americans across the US to determine the states with the most and least nosy neighbors. Read on to find what the survey revealed.

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Touring Ohio’s Historic Old West End Neighborhood

The Historic Old West End neighborhood in Toledo is one of Ohio’s best-kept secrets. This 25-block radius is considered the largest collection of Victorian, Edwardian and Arts and Crafts style homes. If you are fan of historical homes, add the Old West End to your list of places to visit.

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The Royal Family as Neighbors: Who Was Voted the Best and Worst?

While we can all dream about the seemingly unattainable goal of being a part of the Royal Family, we can dream about something more feasible– being their neighbor. Homes.com surveyed over 1,000 people on which royals they think would be the best, and worst, neighbor to live next to.

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Buying, Finance, First Time Home Buyer's Guide, Kitchen Sink, Mortgage 101

Will 2020 Be The Year You Buy Your First Home?

Remarkably low mortgage rates improved affordability in and inventories of homes for sale in the first half of the year. But, through the second half of the year, shrinking supplies of listings and rising prices made it tough on buyers. Will conditions for first-time buyers be any better in 2020?

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Gift Letters In Real Estate: Everything You Need To Know

What’s a gift letter? The popular term in finance also plays a role in the real estate market. With millennials facing student debt crises, it’s important to note what a gift letter is and how it can help you secure your next home.

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Entertaining, Home Decor, Kitchen Sink

Three Table Settings You Can Use for the Holidays and Year-Round

Having the perfect tablescape can make or break the space, or gathering, especially during the holidays. These three table settings are guaranteed to help beat the holiday craze and get you prepared to ease into the next decade.

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The Most Searched IKEA Products in the U.S.

Diving into data around popular trends is a passion of ours, as you may have noticed from our research into The Bachelorette and Fixer Upper so we decided to look at Google search volume data for the most popular IKEA items in their catalog – both product names and general product categories. That said, do you know which states search for those iconic Billy bookcases the most? Read on to that find that out, and more.

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Katie Holmes Lists Contemporary Calabasas Home for $4.6 Million

A-list celebrity Katie Holmes has decided to leave behind her Calabasas home for the price tag of $4.6 million. With an endless amount of amenities to offer a future buyer, it’s easy to see that the star enjoys living in the lap of luxury. Check out the jaw-dropping home here on Homes.com.

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How to Protect Your Home From Crime

Though recent studies show that trends are decreasing, the FBI’s most recent estimates note that nationwide property crime still caused over $16 billion in losses and damages in 2018. October is National Crime Prevention Month, so we’re bringing you tips to keep your property safe and secure.

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The Risks Of Personal Offer Letters In Real Estate

While these introductory personal offer letters seem innocent enough, there are some very real & serious risks associated with this new strategy.

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Kitchen Sink, Renting, Selling a Home

Should you Airbnb Your Home While It’s on the Market?

I’m often asked if a home on the market can be Airbnb’d to offset holding costs. I love how Airbnb has changed my life, but I’m a big believer that Airbnb isn’t always the cash cow answer to every real estate short-term vacancy. It takes work, and it takes time.

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‘Girls’ Actress Zosia Mamet Lists Upper West Side Apartment

Have you ever dreamt of living in the heart of Manhattan but worry about the hustle and bustle of the city? Well, “All You’ve Ever Wanted” is now possible with “Girls” star Zosia Mamet’s tranquil Upper West Side home. For a cool $1.29 million, you can live like a successful TV actress and spend your downtime tucked away in the coziness of your new nest.

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The Highest-Paid NFL Player From Every State

You may be surprised who the highest-paid NFL player is from your state! Check out our recent analysis to learn more about the players and their homes.

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