Selling A Home
News, insights and expert analysis on selling a home from the team at Kiplinger.
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Mortgage Rates Are Rising Again — Here's What You Should Do
Geopolitical tension, inflation pressure and shifting demand are pushing rates higher. Here's how the housing market is reacting and what it means if you're planning to buy, sell or refinance.
By Choncé Maddox
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The Best Week to Sell Your Home in 2026 Could Boost Your Price
New data reveal the best week to sell your home in 2026 and how timing could boost your sale price.
By Choncé Maddox
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6 Myths About Downsizing in Retirement
Dreaming of selling your home, downsizing to a smaller one, and investing the extra cash for income when you retire? The profit you pocket may be less than what you expect. Here's why.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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What Is an Assumable Mortgage and Could It Save You Thousands?
With mortgage rates still elevated, taking over a seller’s existing home loan could lower monthly payments — if the numbers work.
By Choncé Maddox
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Is the Housing Market's 'Lock-In Effect' Finally Starting to Ease?
As mortgage rates stabilize and fewer owners hold ultra-low loans, the lock-in effect may be losing its grip.
By Choncé Maddox
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How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House? Key Expenses to Know
Selling a home isn’t free. Learn about the most common — and often overlooked — costs involved in selling your house, from agent fees to prep work.
By Daniel Bortz
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Selling a Haunted House? What You Have to Tell Buyers (and What You Don’t)
You don’t need ghosts to spook buyers, sometimes a home’s past is enough. Here’s what sellers should know about disclosure laws, pricing and perception when a property has a haunted history.
By Carla Ayers
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Should You Sell Your House Now or Wait? What to Consider
With rates holding steady and market shifts ahead, here's how to decide whether to list your house or wait.
By Dori Zinn
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Think Selling Your Home 'As Is' Means You'll Have No Worries? Think Again
There are significant risks and legal obligations involved in selling a home 'as is' and by yourself, without a real estate agent.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
