Mortgages
News, insights and expert analysis on mortgages from the team at Kiplinger.
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The True Costs of Owning a Second Home
What to consider before buying a vacation home, including mortgages, insurance, taxes, and upkeep.
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How Refinancing a Home Loan Works. Is It Right For You?
Refinancing a mortgage works by replacing your current mortgage with a new one. It can save you money or let you tap the equity in your home, but it can take time to break even after upfront costs.
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Property Tax 101: What Homeowners Need to Know
Property Tax No one likes to pay property tax, but knowing how these taxes work might make the situation more bearable.
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What to Expect in the Rest of This Year's Housing Market
Most likely, mortgage rates will stay above 6%, and home prices will climb moderately. But that shouldn't dissuade buyers who are ready to make a move.
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Five Ways to Shop for a Low Mortgage Rate
Becoming a Homeowner Mortgage rates are high this year, but you can still find an affordable loan with these tips.
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What to Expect When Applying for a Mortgage Loan
real estate Before you can apply for a mortgage loan and buy your dream home, there's a good bit of preparation to be done.
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5 Things You Might Not Know You Can Negotiate When Buying a Home
Here are five things buyers might not know they can negotiate when buying a home.
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Is This the Worst Time To Buy a Home?
A new poll shows a vast majority of Americans believe now is a bad time to buy a house, in the worst low in Gallup's history.
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How to Use Good Debt (While Identifying and Avoiding Bad Debt)
Not all debt is bad, but knowing the difference between good debt and bad debt and how to use them can help you get ahead financially and stay ahead.
