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Home Sale Prices in the 50 Largest Metro Areas
Becoming a Homeowner What’s happening in the market where you live?
By the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance • Published
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How Much Will Home Prices Continue to Rise in 2022?
Becoming a Homeowner It’s still a seller’s market, but higher mortgage rates will slow the torrid price increases. Know how to be a smart buyer or seller in these conditions.
By Daniel Bortz • Published
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Conforming Mortgage Loan Limits for 2022 Rising
Becoming a Homeowner For 2022, the standard conforming limit for single-unit properties is $647,200, up nearly $100,000 from the 2021 cap.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published
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2 Clever Ways to Gift Your Home to Your Kids
buying a home Be sure to consider the taxes you'll owe if you want to give the family home to an adult child.
By Joy Taylor • Published
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Time to Reshop Your Home and Auto Insurance
Making Your Money Last Comparing prices on policies and bundling your coverage may save you money.
By Rivan V. Stinson • Published
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Changes Coming to Flood Insurance with Laura Lightbody
Becoming a Homeowner The National Flood Insurance Program is getting an overhaul that could send your rates up (or down). We dig into what's changing with this coverage that many have—and many more need. Also, a bond that pays over 7 percent, for now.
By David Muhlbaum • Published
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Flood Insurance May Cost You More
Becoming a Homeowner New national rating procedures will raise premiums for more than 3.8 million policyholders.
By the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance • Published
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Negotiate a Better Deal
Smart Buying For a price break on a number of products and services, all you have to do is ask. But first read up on tactics the experts use.
By Daniel Bortz • Published
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How to Give a First-Time Home Buyer a Hand
Becoming a Homeowner With home prices soaring, newbies may need financial help from their family. Here’s how to do it right.
By Rivan V. Stinson • Last updated