Buying A Home
News, insights and expert analysis on buying a home from the team at Kiplinger.
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10 Reasons You Don't Want to Retire in FloridaAn overabundance of boomers, critters, sweat and weirdness. Welcome to the dark side of the Sunshine State.
By Bob Niedt
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Here's Why Mortgage Rates Are RisingWhere the 10-year Treasury yield moves, mortgage rates follow. Learn why they are connected and how they impact homebuyers.
By Sean Jackson
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Buying a Home With Your 401(k)? Consider the Risk to Your RetirementPulling money from a 401(k) to buy a property now means you'll lose the power of compounding — and decades of potential growth those funds could have generated.
By Mike McCracken
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How to Help Your Children Buy a HomeFamily Finances If you want to help your children buy a home your options range from family loans to outright gifts.
By Emma Patch
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Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage RatesSee current mortgage rates and what is driving changes now.
By Carla Ayers
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Mortgage Rates in 2026 Predicted to Drop: These 3 Signals Tell You It's Time to BuyReal Estate Taxes April's rate volatility is just the tip of the iceberg. See how your freshly filed tax return and shifting property taxes could dictate home affordability this spring.
By Kate Schubel
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The Salary You Need for a $500,000 Home Keeps ClimbingWith home prices holding firm and mortgage rates still elevated, here’s what it takes to afford a $500,000 home in today’s market.
By Paige Cerulli
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Iran War Looms Over Spring Home-Buying SeasonThe Kiplinger Letter The Iran conflict has put the housing market recovery on hold by driving up mortgage rates and raising costs for builders.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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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
