The housing market is rebounding, and so are mortgage rates, which might have some people feeling like they have to buy now before home prices and rates rise too much. But Kiplinger Editor in Chief Knight Kiplinger warns potential buyers in the August issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance to chill out and not rush into buying a home -- especially one they can't afford. In fact, waiting to buy could pay off because Kiplinger's expects recent home price spikes to ease.
For more home buying and selling advice -- as well as mortgage-related tips -- here's what some of our favorite personal finance bloggers are writing:
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