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 Rates
Here are some of the best 30-year mortgage rates today as they've started slowly going down.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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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.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Can You Afford a Million-Dollar Home on a $250,000 Salary?
It’s more than the sticker price — mortgage rates, down payments, taxes and debt all factor into whether a million-dollar home fits your budget.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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Lock or Float? How to Decide on Your Mortgage Rate
Mortgage rates move daily, here’s how to know if you should lock in a rate now or let it float until closing.
By Dori Zinn Published
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The 28% Rule for Housing: Does It Still Work in Today’s Market?
Rising home prices and stubborn mortgage rates put this long-standing rule to the test.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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Ten Tax Breaks for Homeowners and Homebuyers in 2025
Homeownership These real estate tax breaks can help homeowners get some money back.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Five Great Places to Live in Wyoming
Whether you prefer the buzzy affluence of Jackson Hole, rodeo towns or mountain towns, Wyoming should be on any nature lover’s list.
By Drew Limsky Last updated
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Ten Cheapest Small Towns to Live In
The cheapest small towns might not be for everyone, but their charms can make them the best places to live for plenty of folks.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Six Best Places to Live in Florida
Places to Live Florida offers a range of cities where you’re never far from the sound of lapping waves.
By Drew Limsky Last updated
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