Buying A Home
News, insights and expert analysis on buying a home from the team at Kiplinger.
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What Is an Assumable Mortgage and Could It Save You Thousands?Learn how assumable mortgages work, who qualifies and when taking over a seller's loan could save you money.
By Choncé Maddox
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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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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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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
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Mortgage Rates Are Rising Again — Here's What You Should DoGeopolitical 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
