Buying A Home
News, insights and expert analysis on buying a home from the team at Kiplinger.
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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.
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The 15 Cheapest Places to Live: U.S. Cities Editionplaces to live Have a look at the cheapest places to live in America for city dwellers. Is one of the cheapest places to live in the U.S. right for you?
By Donna LeValley
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5 Great Places to Buy a Vacation Home Under $500KWant a vacation home for remote work or a fun getaway? Here are locations with median prices under $500K.
By Brittany Leitner
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Can You Afford a Million-Dollar Home on a $250,000 Salary?It’s more than the sticker price — mortgage rates, down payments, taxes and debt all factor into whether a million-dollar home fits your budget.
By Paige Cerulli
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Lock or Float? How to Decide on Your Mortgage RateMortgage rates move daily, here’s how to know if you should lock in a rate now or let it float until closing.
By Dori Zinn
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The 28% Rule for Housing: Does It Still Work in Today’s Market?Rising home prices and stubborn mortgage rates put this long-standing rule to the test.
By Paige Cerulli
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Five Great Places to Live in WyomingWhether you prefer the buzzy affluence of Jackson Hole, rodeo towns or mountain towns, Wyoming should be on any nature lover’s list.
By Drew Limsky
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Don't Regret Buying a Home: An Expert Guide to Navigating Today's Tough Housing MarketWhether you're a first-time buyer, want to upsize/downsize or move closer to work or family, it's critical to stay within your budget and have an emergency fund.
By Darren Tooley, CMA
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Three Steps for Evaluating a Downsize in Retirement: A Financial Planner's GuideUnless you think things through, you could end up with major (and costly) regrets. To make the right choice, base it on the three keys to retirement happiness.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
