Buying A Home
News, insights and expert analysis on buying a home from the team at Kiplinger.
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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®
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The True Costs of Owning a Second HomeWhat to consider before buying a vacation home, including mortgages, insurance, taxes, and upkeep.
By Dori Zinn
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What to Know About Mortgage Escrow AccountsEscrow accounts ensure that you pay your bills for home insurance and property taxes.
By Deborah Kearns
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Eight Great Places to Live in TexasWhether you're looking to retire or relocate, new residents are coming to Texas in droves to take advantage of the state's lack of personal income tax and affordable cost of living.
By Brittany Leitner
