Ah, the sweetest part of the meal: you’re going to own your home! In this part, we illustrate how closing works, talk about closing costs, and explain the different types of insurance you should secure to protect yourself from major catastrophes.

We also provide guidance on dealing with the unexpected—issues that show up afteryou own the home. Once you own the home, you’ll be moving in. We cover all the aspects of moving to your new home, whether from across town or across the country. We cover the differences in hiring a moving company to handle your possessions and doing it yourself.