Buying A Home
News, insights and expert analysis on buying a home from the team at Kiplinger.
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15 Cheapest Small Towns to Live In
The 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 Homebuyers
Lenders 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 Sale
home 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 Winter
home 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
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Do You Need Home Insurance?
Home insurance is required by most mortgage lenders. But if your home is paid off, does it make financial sense to drop coverage?
By Rachael Green
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I Made Some Mistakes Buying My First Home. Here's How I'm Making Sure It Doesn't Happen Again
Home Buying Buying a home can be a complicated process. I'll show you some common mistakes we encountered and provide expert tips to help you avoid these.
By Sean Jackson
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How Location Changes the Math on Owning a Vacation Home
The market you choose can make your dream getaway a smart investment — or an expensive mistake.
By Dori Zinn
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Dealing With a Bad HOA Board? This Book Could Be Your Battle Plan
'Bad HOA' by Luke Carlson empowers homeowners to push back against unfairness, offering advice on dealing with challenging homeowners associations (HOAs).
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
