Buying A Home
News, insights and expert analysis on buying a home from the team at Kiplinger.
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Builders Are Offering Big Mortgage Incentives — What Homebuyers Should Watch ForBuilder credits and below-market mortgage rates can ease affordability pressures, but the savings often come with trade-offs buyers should understand before signing.
By Choncé Maddox
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Fixed vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages: Which Is Better for Buying a Home?real estate Consider these pluses and minuses before jumping into a loan you'll be paying for the next 15 to 30 years.
By Donna LeValley
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Rising Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Can Make This Insurance More RelevantIt's been hard to avoid private mortgage insurance in an era of rising home prices and higher mortgage rates.
By Ella Vincent
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With Mortgage Rates Dipping, Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?When mortgage rates dip, timing may be everything.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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15 Cheapest Small Towns to Live InThe cheapest small towns might not be for everyone, but their charms can make them the best places to live for plenty of folks.
By Dan Burrows
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Credit Score News Could Help First-Time HomebuyersLenders who sell mortgages to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac used to only be able to use FICO for loan qualification. Now there's VantageScore, owned by the three major credit bureaus.
By Ella Vincent
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13 Home Features That Add Value and Speed Up a Salehome Thinking about selling your house? Here are 13 home features potential buyers crave right now.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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15 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Winterhome There are many ways to prepare your home for winter, which will help keep you safe and warm and save on housing and utility costs.
By Donna LeValley
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A Vacation Home Sounds Dreamy, But Is It the Right Move for You?A vacation home can be a relaxing getaway or a financial burden. Learn the pros and cons of owning a second home and how to decide if it fits your goals.
By Dori Zinn
