The following article was originally published on October 23, 2018 at 9:52 a.m.

Eastern Standard Time and has been updated with the latest news.

In this article, you’ll learn how to protect your home from the home warranty businesses and what you need to do if you’re in the market for a new home.

If you need help, click here to call 1-800-273-8255.

This article was written by Emily Pyle, Consumer Affairs.

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