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Are you moving? You have a big job ahead of you, and you’ve probably decided that it’s time to delegate some of the heavy lifting. If you’re planning to relocate, and you’re searching for the right moving company, you might think more in terms of “hiring” than “shopping” as you compare prices and services. After all, you’re entrusting your chosen movers with family heirlooms, valuable personal property, and your confidence that they will deliver your belongings carefully and professionally. Here are the seven steps you need to follow to find the best candidates for your moving gig. 1.) Be prepared Before you cast your net, have a good understanding of what you’ll want your moving company to handle. Some items, such as over-sized safes, appliances or fixtures require either specialized movers or advance preparation before your relocation company arrives. Make a checklist of items you think might fall into this category so you can ask your moving estimator. Are you planni...

A home inspection may feel like a final exam, but it's not quite so clear cut. Your inspector's report won't include a clear-cut A+ if a house is a keeper or an F if it's a money pit. What is included in a home inspection report is a set of neutral facts intended to help you decide on a home's final grade. Oh sure, a seasoned inspector will know if a home is a safe bet or full of red flags. But they're actually bound by a set of rules that limit what they can tell you. Here's what they can't say: #1 Whether They Would Buy This House Here's the big one: Many buyers think an inspector will give them a thumbs up or thumbs down, but they can't. Giving real estate advice violates the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors' code of ethics. Clues to look for:  Count up your issues. "The average inspection turns up around 20," says Larry Fowler, a home inspector in Knoxville, Tenn., who has done around 10,000...

It’s easy to overlook some of the things that can affect your budget and purchasing power when you’re considering a home, and one of the biggest factors that buyers overlook is the cost of their daily commute. We’ve all heard that real estate is all about “location, location, location,” and properties in more desirable locations typically come with a higher price tag than similar properties that aren’t in a hot neighborhood. Yet the overall cost of living for choosing one location over another might be negligible when you factor in the commuting costs that are required—gas, vehicle maintenance, insurance—if you purchase a home that is significantly further from your workplace. If your mortgage is $200 less per month, but you’re spending an extra $200 in commuting costs, are you really saving money? Aside from how commuting affects your purchasing power or disposable income, there’s also the question of how it affects your quality of life—no one wants to spend hours a week ju...

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