Buying A Home
News, insights and expert analysis on buying a home from the team at Kiplinger.
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Consider These Factors Before Deciding Whether to Rent or Buy
The decision to rent or buy your home is not purely financial.
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Want a Vacation Home? Three Ways the Math Can Work
You might not see much in the way of tax breaks on a vacation home, but these three tax considerations could make a difference.
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Best Cities to Start a Career 2024 — and the Worst
The best cities for starting a career also provide substantial income growth potential and pleasant work conditions.
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As Florida Condo Prices Fall, What’s a Condo Seller to Do?
Mandates that associations have adequate reserve funds for maintenance and repairs mean older buildings could be retired to make way for new development.
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Retired and 'Stuck' With a Mortgage Below 4%? You Have Options
You may feel like a mortgage prisoner, but your options may be more doable than you think.
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Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?
The last several years have been confusing for potential home buyers. Here are four key questions you can ask yourself to help decide if you’re ready.
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Renting Is Cheaper Than Buying in All 50 States. How Does Your City Compare?
Renting is cheaper than buying, according to a new Bankrate survey. In 21 U.S. metros, the monthly cost of owning is at least 50% more expensive than the monthly cost of renting.
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One-Third of Parents Are Paying An Adult Child's House Down Payment. Are You?
As housing costs soar, Gen Z and Millennial home buyers are turning to family for help with down payments.
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Hot Tips for Home Buyers and Sellers Right Now
Real estate looks to be especially hopping this spring, thanks to pent-up demand and buyers adjusting to higher mortgage rates. Here’s how you can prepare.
