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WELCOME TO SMARTER HOMEOWNERSHIP

Buying a house is the beginning.
Knowing how to own one is the real challenge.

Practical advice to help you buy smarter, avoid costly mistakes, maintain your home, and know what to do when something goes wrong.

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YOUR HOME. BETTER UNDERSTOOD.SCROLL TO EXPLORE ↓

BUYING. BUILDING. MAINTAINING. FIXING.

Everything homeowners wish they knew sooner.

Before You Buy the House is here for every stage of homeownership—from the questions you ask before closing to the little things that keep your home running well years after move-in.

01 / BEFORE YOU BUY

Before
you buy.

Inspections, builders, new vs. existing homes, the questions to ask and the mistakes to avoid.

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After
you buy.

Maintenance, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, roofing, appliances and everyday homeowner challenges.

Explore Homeowner Tips 03 / SAVE MONEY & AVOID MISTAKES

Save money &
avoid mistakes.

Preventive maintenance, DIY opportunities, when to call a professional, and products that make homeownership easier.

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A LITTLE KNOW-HOW GOES A LONG WAY.

FOR THE HOME YOU HAVE

There's always something
worth checking.

Small maintenance tasks are easy to overlook—until they turn into expensive problems. Get the free Before You Buy the House Homeowner Checklist and stay ahead of the things your home needs.

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THE BOOK THAT STARTED IT

Before You
Buy the House.

Buying a home is a big decision. The things you don't know can also become expensive ones. Before You Buy the House helps you ask better questions, know what to look for, and understand some of the things buyers often don't discover until after closing day.

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