Buying A Home
News, insights and expert analysis on buying a home from the team at Kiplinger.
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 Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage RatesHere are some of the best 30-year mortgage rates today as they've started slowly going down. 
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 With Mortgage Rates Dipping, Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?Now that the Fed has started cutting rates, is it a good time to think about getting back into the market? 
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 How Does the 10-Year Treasury Yield Affect Mortgage Rates?Where the 10-year Treasury yield goes, so do mortgage rates. Learn why they're connected and how it impacts homebuyers. 
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 How to Choose a Mortgage Lender in Five StepsNot all lenders are created equal — here’s how to compare offers, rates and terms with confidence. 
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 A Vacation Home Sounds Dreamy, But Is It the Right Move for You?A vacation home can be a relaxing getaway or a financial burden. Learn the pros and cons of owning a second home and how to decide if it fits your goals. 
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 Is Home Insurance Required? Not Necessarily, But That Doesn't Mean You Should Drop ItHome insurance is required by most mortgage lenders. But even if your home is paid off, does it make financial sense to drop coverage? 
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 I Made Some Mistakes Buying My First Home. Here's How I'm Making Sure It Doesn't Happen AgainHome Buying Buying a home can be a complicated process. I'll show you some common mistakes we encountered and provide expert tips to help you avoid these. Home Buying
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 How Location Changes the Math on Owning a Vacation HomeThe market you choose can make your dream getaway a smart investment — or an expensive mistake. 
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 Dealing With a Bad HOA Board? This Book Could Be Your Battle Plan'Bad HOA' by Luke Carlson empowers homeowners to push back against unfairness, offering advice on dealing with challenging homeowners associations (HOAs). 
