Buying A Home
News, insights and expert analysis on buying a home from the team at Kiplinger.
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The High Cost of Sunshine: How Insurance and Housing Are Reshaping Snowbird LivingThe snowbird lifestyle is changing as insurance and housing costs climb. Here’s how retirees are adapting and where they’re choosing to go.
By Choncé Maddox
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Five Ways to Shop for a Low Mortgage RateBecoming a Homeowner Mortgage rates are high this year, but you can still find an affordable loan with these tips.
By Daniel Bortz
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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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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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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 AgainHome 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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