Buying A Home
News, insights and expert analysis on buying a home from the team at Kiplinger.
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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
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What to Expect When Applying for a Mortgage Loan
real estate Before you can apply for a mortgage loan and buy your dream home, there's a good bit of preparation to be done.
By Erin Bendig
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Five Ways to Shop for a Low Mortgage Rate
Becoming a Homeowner Mortgage rates are high this year, but you can still find an affordable loan with these tips.
By Daniel Bortz
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How to Choose a Mortgage Lender in Five Steps
Not all lenders are created equal — here’s how to compare offers, rates and terms with confidence.
By Dori Zinn
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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 Carla Ayers
