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I'm a Retirement Editor, But My Parents' Estate Tripped Me Up With a Snake and a GunMy parents took meticulous care of their home and estate planning. But when it came time to sell their house of 54 years, all hell broke loose. Here are the five lessons I learned.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: May Sees Multifamily Building SpikeEconomic Outlooks High mortgage rates, persistent affordability constraints and elevated input costs continue to plague the housing market.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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How Your Employer Could Help You Buy a HomeMore companies are looking at offering employees support for buying a home — including down payment assistance — as a workplace benefit.
By Landy Liu
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5 Little-Known Senior Property Tax Breaks in 2026Retirement Tax These lesser-known senior programs can deliver key property tax savings — if you know where to look.
By Kate Schubel
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How the Energy Crisis Is Changing Real Estate InvestingFrom strategic 1031 exchanges to 100% bonus depreciation and Opportunity Funds, this is how savvy investors are turning global turbulence into long-term wealth.
By Daniel Goodwin
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Before You Leave Your Home to Your Children, Ask These QuestionsBefore leaving your home to your children, ask these questions about costs, taxes, sibling dynamics and what your children actually want.
By Carla Ayers
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What Is Landmaxxing? Why Wealthy Homeowners Are Buying the House Next DoorThe luxury real estate trend known as "landmaxxing" is all about buying more space and control. You don't have to be a billionaire to borrow from the strategy.
By Choncé Maddox
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5 Hidden Ways Heat Is Damaging Your HomeYou might be used to watching for freeze damage around the home, but heat can cause just as much destruction.
By Rachael Green
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How Your Fall Garden Can Spike Your Property Tax BillProperty Tax Permanent hardscaping and other installations may raise your property tax bill in 2026: here's what you may do about it.
By Kate Schubel
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