Buying A Home
News, insights and expert analysis on buying a home from the team at Kiplinger.
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I Bought a House With Solar Panels. What Do I Do With Them Now?
The $20 utility bills are definitely a "pro."
By Alexandra Svokos
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Mortgage Rates Are Rising Again — Here's What You Should Do
Geopolitical tension, inflation pressure and shifting demand are pushing rates higher. Here's how the housing market is reacting and what it means if you're planning to buy, sell or refinance.
By Choncé Maddox
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The Housing Crisis Affects Us All: Here's How We Can Fix It
Excessive building regulations are restricting the supply of affordable housing in areas with the strongest job markets — and that hits national growth.
By Jesse W. Hurst, CFP®, AIF®
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6 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
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Buying a Home This Year? 3 Moves to Make Before the Next Fed Meeting
A few smart financial moves now can help you qualify for better mortgage terms and act quickly if the market shifts.
By Choncé Maddox
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What Is an Assumable Mortgage and Could It Save You Thousands?
With mortgage rates still elevated, taking over a seller’s existing home loan could lower monthly payments — if the numbers work.
By Choncé Maddox
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Buying a Home With a Friend: How to Prevent Legal Headaches
With rising home prices leading more people to co-buy homes with friends, it's essential to have a co-tenancy agreement that clearly defines the deal.
By John M. Goralka
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Where's the Best Place to Save for a House Down Payment?
Learn how timing matters when it comes to choosing the right account.
By Sean Jackson
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The High Cost of Sunshine: How Insurance and Housing Are Reshaping Snowbird Living
The snowbird lifestyle is changing as insurance and housing costs climb. Here’s how retirees are adapting and where they’re choosing to go.
By Choncé Maddox
