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13 Tax Breaks for Homeowners and Home Buyers
13 Tax Breaks for Homeowners and Home Buyers
Owning (or buying) a home is expensive. But at least there are some tax deductions, credits, and exclusions that can help you recoup some of those cos…
March 12, 2022
Conforming Mortgage Loan Limits for 2022 Rising
Conforming Mortgage Loan Limits for 2022 Rising
For 2022, the standard conforming limit for single-unit properties is $647,200, up nearly $100,000 from the 2021 cap.
January 25, 2022
Kiplinger’s Best Firms for Customer Service: Banks, Credit Cards and More
Kiplinger’s Best Firms for Customer Service: Banks, Credit Cards and More
We evaluated major banks, credit card issuers, mortgage lenders, and home and auto insurers to see how well they treat their clients.
December 21, 2021
How to Give a First-Time Home Buyer a Hand
How to Give a First-Time Home Buyer a Hand
With home prices soaring, newbies may need financial help from their family. Here’s how to do it right.
July 30, 2021
Win in a Red-Hot Housing Market
Win in a Red-Hot Housing Market
Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, these strategies will help you get the best deal.
July 30, 2021
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Should You Rent or Buy Your Next Home in Retirement?
Should You Rent or Buy Your Next Home in Retirement?
If you’re thinking about renting your next home instead of buying, consider the pros and cons of the decision.
May 27, 2021
‘Zombie’ Mortgages Come Back to Haunt Property Owners after Great Recession
‘Zombie’ Mortgages Come Back to Haunt Property Owners after Great Recession
A letter from a law firm arrives out of the blue, warning that you could lose your house over a mortgage you thought was long dead. It’s happening all…
April 30, 2021
Confessions of a Timeshare Scammer
Confessions of a Timeshare Scammer
A man who used to scam timeshare owners with fictional offers to buy them out comes clean with some inside information. And a lawyer specializing in h…
April 26, 2021
This Hot Housing Market with Daniel Bortz
This Hot Housing Market with Daniel Bortz
Home sales and prices have been on a tear and are forecast to continue to rise in 2021. Whether you're hoping to sell, buy or refi, contributing write…
March 31, 2021
Tap Home Equity for Extra Income
Tap Home Equity for Extra Income
Home is where the heart is, but it’s also a source of regular income for many retirees.
March 25, 2021
Update: Biden Administration Extends Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium, Again
Update: Biden Administration Extends Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium, Again
Getting to work right after the inauguration ceremony was over, President Joe Biden included assistance for renters and homeowners among a slew of exe…
February 16, 2021
Things to Consider Before You Refinance Your Mortgage
Things to Consider Before You Refinance Your Mortgage
With mortgage rates hovering near all-time lows, refinancing is on many homeowners’ minds right now. Are you a good candidate?
February 16, 2021
12 Ways the Biden Stimulus Package Could Put (or Keep) Money in Your Pocket
12 Ways the Biden Stimulus Package Could Put (or Keep) Money in Your Pocket
President Biden's "American Rescue Plan" includes several proposals to assist people financially harmed by the pandemic.
January 20, 2021
12 Ways the Biden Stimulus Package Could Put (or Keep) Money in Your Pocket
12 Ways the Biden Stimulus Package Could Put (or Keep) Money in Your Pocket
President-elect Biden's "American Rescue Plan" includes several proposals to assist people financially harmed by the pandemic.
January 15, 2021
Analyst: Housing Market Will Stay Strong in 2021
Analyst: Housing Market Will Stay Strong in 2021
But the pace of home sales could slow by the end of the year.
November 27, 2020
Retired? Good Luck Getting a Mortgage, Even If You’re Wealthy
Retired? Good Luck Getting a Mortgage, Even If You’re Wealthy
One 70-year-old’s story highlights the challenges. Prepare for more paperwork and hoops to jump through than you could imagine.
August 2, 2020
Use Your Nest Egg to Qualify for a Mortgage
Use Your Nest Egg to Qualify for a Mortgage
Little-known rules can help people on a fixed income refinance an existing mortgage or buy a new home.
October 11, 2013