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Devon Thorsby

  • Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Department of State
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Real Estate Reporter for U.S. News & World Report

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Devon Thorsby’s Biography

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Excited to be a part of U.S. News & World Report's Consumer Advice section as Real Estate Reporter. I got my start in journalism while attending the University of Michigan working for The Michigan Daily, serving as crime beat reporter and eventually serving as senior news editor and deputy magazine editor. After graduating from UofM, I left journalism to work briefly in museums public relations, then in research and communications focused on real estate information. I'm returning to journalism …

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First-Time Homebuyer? Here's How to Buy Your First Home

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By Devon Thorsby
Owning a home is a major milestone many Americans expect to achieve in their lifetime. It's not simply about having the ability to stay in one place for years – it's also about taking advantage of the incentives to homeownership, including the financial security to make a major investment and see it grow over time.
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Home Improvement

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By Geoff Williams, Devon Thorsby, Dawn Bradbury, Kristi Waterworth Verified
| U.S. News and World Report Verified
Real Estate 3D Printing in Fire Prone Areas 3D printed homes may be an emerging technology, but they could play an important part in protecting homeowners and speeding recovery in fire-prone areas. How Much Is My House Worth? U.S. News Home Value Estimator, powered by Homelight See your free home value estimate in less than two minutes. Buying or selling a home? We analyze millions of real estate transactions to compare agents near you.
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11 Steps to Winterize a House

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By Josephine Nesbit, Devon Thorsby, Dawn Bradbury, Liisa Rajala Verified
| U.S. News and World Report Verified
Extreme winter weather can leave neighborhoods and communities without power or other public services for long periods of time, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security warns. With the risk of damage to your property or personal injury, it's a smart idea to prepare your home for such winter weather emergencies as well as cold weather throughout the season. Even minor issues can evolve into larger problems.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Staff reporter/Crime beat reporter.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Only as a very small child.

How is social media changing news?

For the good it's making it possible to get breaking news to the masses immediately. For the bad, unverified information and false reports.