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Emma Diehl

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Emma's work has been featured in Huffington Post, NPR and XOJane. When she's not combing her neighborhood for open houses, she's writing about technology, real estate or data.

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10 Little-Known Ways to Find a Quality Listing Agent in Your City

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How Many Homes Does a Realtor Sell a Year, and Should You Care?

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What’s the Cost to Build a Deck as Outdoor Add-Ons Gain Popularity?

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Refinishing Hardwood Floors: A Cost Guide for This ‘Solid as Oak’ Investment

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Can You Write Off Home Improvements on Your 2020 Taxes?

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Adding a Whole New Bathroom to Your House? Here’s What it’ll Cost

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Total Makeover: What’s the Cost of Gutting a Home and Remodeling?

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From Blank Canvas to Buyer’s Dream: 12 Tips to Sell a Vacant Home

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Selling a House with Unpermitted Work: Where Do You Go From Here?

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