buying a home
13 Tax Breaks for Homeowners and Home Buyers
13 Tax Breaks for Homeowners and Home Buyers
Owning (or buying) a home is expensive. But at least there are some tax deductions, credits, and exclusions that can help you recoup some of those cos…
June 22, 2020
12 Things Every Home Buyer Should Do
12 Things Every Home Buyer Should Do
Buying a home may be one of the biggest purchases you will ever make.
June 12, 2020
11 Things Every Home Seller Should Do
11 Things Every Home Seller Should Do
As a home seller, your goal is to sell your property quickly for the most money possible.
June 12, 2020
13 Reasons You Will Regret an RV in Retirement
13 Reasons You Will Regret an RV in Retirement
RV-loving retirees talk about the downsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel or other recreational vehicle.
June 8, 2020
9 Reasons to Retire in an RV
9 Reasons to Retire in an RV
RV-loving retirees talk about the upsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel or other recreational vehicle. Even Presi…
June 8, 2020
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You Can Still Buy and Sell a Home During the Coronavirus Outbreak
You Can Still Buy and Sell a Home During the Coronavirus Outbreak
But you’ll have to jump through some hoops to close the deal.
May 7, 2020
10 Reasons You'll Regret Buying a House With a Swimming Pool
10 Reasons You'll Regret Buying a House With a Swimming Pool
Attention home buyers: Carefully weigh the pros and cons of owning a home with a swimming pool in the backyard before you sign on the dotted line.
May 1, 2020
11 Best Things to Keep in a Safe Deposit Box
11 Best Things to Keep in a Safe Deposit Box
April 30, 2020
11 Home Features Today's Buyers Want Most
11 Home Features Today's Buyers Want Most
Thinking about selling your house? Here are several home features potential buyers are coveting right now.
April 27, 2020
26 Things Home Buyers Will Hate About Your House
26 Things Home Buyers Will Hate About Your House
As a home seller, you don't want to let the small -- or big -- fixes around your house that have added up over the years sabotage your bottom line dur…
April 27, 2020
Coronavirus and Your 45-Day 1031 Exchange Deadline
Coronavirus and Your 45-Day 1031 Exchange Deadline
You've successfully closed on the sale of your property and want to move forward with a 1031 Exchange, but what do you do now that you're stuck in qua…
April 17, 2020
Retirees, Sell Your Home Without a Hassle
Retirees, Sell Your Home Without a Hassle
If you need a quick sale so you can move to a better or different situation, you have some quick-turnaround options.
April 6, 2020
How Buying a Home Helped One Couple Prosper
How Buying a Home Helped One Couple Prosper
From rental living to owning a farmhouse on 22 acres, Tasha and William Kornegay are using homeownship to help build financial security.
April 3, 2020
Why was Mark Cuban so wrong about Real Estate Crowd Investing?
Why was Mark Cuban so wrong about Real Estate Crowd Investing?
July 2015By Steve Bettinger
April 1, 2020
Low Interest Rates Reduce the Cost of Mortgages
Low Interest Rates Reduce the Cost of Mortgages
Interest rate reductions triggered by the coronavirus crisis can create money-saving opportunities for mortgage shoppers.
March 26, 2020
Home Sweet Asset
Home Sweet Asset
A home is a valuable and versatile financial tool that can help you increase your wealth.
March 6, 2020
Home Prices on the Rise
Home Prices on the Rise
A tight supply of homes for sale and lower mortgage rates are pushing up home values. Sellers and homeowners are reaping the rewards.
March 5, 2020
Where the Housing Market Is Headed
Where the Housing Market Is Headed
Zillow.com economist Jeff Tucker joins hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey for a discussion on the housing market outlook for 2020. The pair also offers …
March 3, 2020
Home Prices in the 100 Largest Metro Areas
Home Prices in the 100 Largest Metro Areas
What’s happening in the market where you live?
February 26, 2020
Choosing an Active Adult Community
Choosing an Active Adult Community
Smart tips to help you find the right place for you to land in retirement.
February 3, 2020
Credit vs. Debit Smackdown!
Credit vs. Debit Smackdown!
Kiplinger.com general manager Robert Long joins the podcast to debate the merits of credit and debit cards. Plus, hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey bre…
January 27, 2020
Should You Buy or Rent a Home?
Should You Buy or Rent a Home?
Zillow's economic research director Skylar Olsen joins our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to discuss what factors to consider when deciding to buy o…
January 21, 2020
Financial Surprises Retirees (and Those About to Retire) Want to Avoid
Financial Surprises Retirees (and Those About to Retire) Want to Avoid
Even the most diligent pre-retiree planner can get tripped up by unpleasant financial surprises. Follow these tips.
December 26, 2019
When Renting Is Smarter Than Buying
When Renting Is Smarter Than Buying
You’re not necessarily throwing your money away when you rent.
November 27, 2019
7 Ways to Retire Without a Mortgage
7 Ways to Retire Without a Mortgage
Admit it: Whether you're 35 or 65, the prospect of retiring without a mortgage is an attractive one.
November 22, 2019