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Even if you're handy or have a relative who is a contractor, house maintenance and upkeep can be costly; how costly depends on various factors. Barbara Buchholz explains how to determine these future costs.

Determining Future Costs: Maintenance and Upkeep
Landscaping and Hardscaping
Building Your Renovation Team
Doing Your Final Walk-Through
A Multi-Family Building
Change Orders: How They Affect Your Budget




Landscaping and Hardscaping
Lisa Skolnik explains how hardscape (porches, patios, etc.) and landscape can help increase your home's value.


Assessing Your Needs vs. Your Wants
Do It Yourself or Hire a Pro?






Doing Your Final Walk-Through
Do you know what to check on your final walk-through of the property you're about to buy? Barbara Buchholz explains the purpose of your final walk-through, what to look for, and what to keep in mind.


The Closing Timeline
What to Expect on Closing Day






Buy fresh herbs and plant them outside. Liven up your meals by adding fresh herbs from your own garden.
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Be Ready to Bid
Ilyce Glink is the bestselling author of 100 Questions Every First Time Home Buyer Should Ask, and is the Managing Editor of Right at Home Daily.

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Understanding the Home Inspection Report
Don't underestimate the importance of a home inspection. Samuel Tamkin explains how to read the report and suggests ways to get the most from it.