Buying A Home
News, insights and expert analysis on buying a home from the team at Kiplinger.
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Buying a Home This Year? 3 Moves to Make Before the Next Fed MeetingA few smart financial moves now can help you qualify for better mortgage terms and act quickly if the market shifts.
By Choncé Maddox
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Buying a Home With a Friend: How to Prevent Legal HeadachesWith rising home prices leading more people to co-buy homes with friends, it's essential to have a co-tenancy agreement that clearly defines the deal.
By John M. Goralka
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Where's the Best Place to Save for a House Down Payment?Learn how timing matters when it comes to choosing the right account.
By Sean Jackson
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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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