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Buying a newly built house costs more -- even with all the builder incentives thrown in. The National Association of Realtors reports that the median price for existing homes in May was $166,700. The Census Bureau says the median home price for new homes was $222,600 -- or 33.5 percent higher. The price gap explains why... Continue Reading »

If you're planning to sell your house any time soon, home improvements that build property value should be on your to-do list. It's a buyer's market, and between tighter purse strings and plenty of properties to choose from, shoppers want homes that are move-in ready and free of the need for home improvement projects that... Continue Reading »

The first thing Niamh Cahill did after she signed a contract to buy her new home in New Jersey was to map out a moving checklist. "I had to break it down, to think small at first," she said. "If I thought about the whole move, I would have been completely overwhelmed." So she called the movers, set a date, and then... Continue Reading »