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With so many moving tasks on your hands,...](https://blog.steelesandiegohomes.com/smooth-move-a-6-step-guide-to-organizing-packing-and-moving-to-a-new-home) [Read More](https://blog.steelesandiegohomes.com/smooth-move-a-6-step-guide-to-organizing-packing-and-moving-to-a-new-home) [![](https://blog.steelesandiegohomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/adu-acessory-dwelling-unit-san-diego-small-house.jpg?width=284&height=220&name=adu-acessory-dwelling-unit-san-diego-small-house.jpg)](https://blog.steelesandiegohomes.com/how-to-know-if-a-house-has-good-bones) [How to Know If a House Has Good Bones When you’re shopping for a new home, there are a lot of things to take into consideration. 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