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Mortgage Rates Are Rising: What Homeowners Should Do NowMortgage rates have climbed above 7%, cooling demand. Here's what homeowners considering refinancing, downsizing or a new mortgage should know.
By Choncé Maddox
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Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage RatesSee today's 30-year mortgage rates, compare lenders and learn the steps that can help you lock in a better home loan.
By Carla Ayers
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3 Prime Finds for a Safer, Smarter HomeThese three Amazon Prime deals can give you peace of mind that your home is protected and help you lower your energy costs.
By Sean Jackson
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DST Taxes: Why You Pay on More Than the IncomeDST investors may pay taxes on income being held back for future property improvements. It's no cause for alarm, as taxes today mean tax benefits tomorrow.
By Dwight Kay
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Would You Rather Retire in Naples, FL or Palm Springs, CA?Coastal tradition or desert cool? We break down the real cost — and culture — of retiring in two of America’s most iconic zip codes.
By Jacob Schroeder
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The 15 Most Expensive Housing Markets in the US: Real Estate with the Highest Average Home Pricesreal estate The most expensive housing markets in the U.S. have an average home price almost three times the national average.
By Dan Burrows
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Why More Older Adults Are Renting — Is It a Better Alternative to Downsizing?The 55-plus crowd is the fastest-growing group of renters. Here’s what to weigh if you’re considering swapping homeownership for a lease.
By Rachael Green
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Is Your Property Tax Bill Too High?Quiz Take this 2-minute quiz to see if your property taxes could be lower.
By Kate Schubel
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5 Ways Older Homeowners Can Break Free of the Mortgage TrapHigh borrowing costs are freezing mobility for aging homeowners. Here’s how to access your home equity without wiping out your savings.
By Adam Shell
