buying a home
25 Small Towns With Big Millionaire Populations
25 Small Towns With Big Millionaire Populations
Large concentrations of high-net-worth households are found in surprising locales across the U.S. Check out the latest list of American small towns te…
September 15, 2020
How to Catch a Rock-Bottom Rate
How to Catch a Rock-Bottom Rate
Rates on everything from home mortgages to car loans are at record lows. We’ll tell you how to qualify for the best rates.
August 27, 2020
Why ‘Rent vs. Buy’ Is the Wrong Question
Why ‘Rent vs. Buy’ Is the Wrong Question
The equation for owning a home or renting isn’t as straightforward as it may first appear. The deciding factor for you could come down to something ot…
August 11, 2020
12 Cheapest Small Towns in America 2020
12 Cheapest Small Towns in America 2020
Affordable small towns aren't necessarily the best places to live for everyone, but each cheap small town on our list has its charms.
August 6, 2020
5 Great Places to Buy a Vacation Home
5 Great Places to Buy a Vacation Home
With remote work on the rise, more people are looking for a permanent getaway.
July 30, 2020
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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
11 Best Things to Keep in a Safe Deposit Box
11 Best Things to Keep in a Safe Deposit Box
Certain documents and valuables, including certain things with sentimental value, should be stored securely at your bank.
June 1, 2020
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