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How to move a mattress

The bed is likely one of the last things you will pack before moving.

Designers share tips to make your home timeless

When designing a home, the line between trendy and timeless can be thin — and costly.

How to winterize your home

Winter can be harsh on your home and cause damage, but there are many ways homeowners can protect their investments.

10 ways to fit in like a true Richmonder

Richmond, Virginia, is an increasingly popular city to move to, with a vibrant culinary and arts scene, but residents say it’s sometimes plagued by the assumption that it’s a stodgy place.

10 ways to fit in like a true Atlantan

Atlanta is an easy place to live.

12 ways to fit in like a real Orlandoan

Orlandoans can come from anywhere, and in recent years, that has meant from everywhere.

The cost of living from state to state

A buyer looking to move to a new state needs to consider costs beyond the mortgage payment, costs that can vary greatly.

10 ways to fit in like a true New Yorker

The largest city in America is known for being a melting pot of people, customs and cuisines all packed into roughly 300 square miles encompassing five boroughs.

Tips for finding the right schools

Public boards of education in Atlanta, New York City, Chicago and other large markets tend to assign school districts by home address, putting the onus on prospective buyers to select the right neighborhoods to set their children up for academic and social success.

How property taxes are handled in each state

Property taxes are the primary means for most city, town and county governments in the U.S. to fund themselves. In the past few years, escalating home values have led to rapid tax hikes, sparking an effort by state legislators to try to reduce or even eliminate property taxes. But for the most part, they remain the primary way public schools, public safety, roads and many other local services are funded.