Buying A Home
News, insights and expert analysis on buying a home from the team at Kiplinger.
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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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How Location Changes the Math on Owning a Vacation HomeThe 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.
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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
