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Being a new homebuyer is full of excitement. You’ve found your ideal home and negotiated the price. Now it’s time to think about moving in. Since the average moving cost can range anywhere between $2,300 to $4,300, the process deserves some serious cost analysis. After all, you’d rather spend that money on new furnishings and home improvements, right? Are there ways to cut costs when moving and settling into your new home? To find out, we consulted official governmental data and talked with real estate agent Ann Hoke, a No. 1-ranked producer in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and real estate agent Virginia...

Whether by circumstance or by design, some new homebuyers find themselves needing to pack up and move in a week — or less! While a short timeline can seem overwhelming, experts say it can be done. In order to compile these tips for moving in a hurry, we spoke with Ann Hoke, a top-producing real estate agent in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, who works with 74% more single-family homes than the average agent in her area, and Andrea VanHorn, who gained years of experience making quick moves as a military wife. They agree that some strategic thinking can help take the stress...

You made it through your loan approval, home search, escrow, and closing — and you just bought a house. Congratulations! Now, you’re going to need some stuff to put in it. (In addition to love, of course.) More than just a simple checklist of items (although it’s that, too), you’re going to want to go through the mental exercise of preparing yourself for the various aspects of homeownership — especially if your home purchase marks an upsizing from life in an apartment, or a responsibility shift from life as a renter. It’s a great time to take stock of what you...