Becoming a Homeowner
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Holiday Disasters: What Does Homeowners Insurance Cover?
insurance If you've ever watched "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," you probably laughed as one disaster after another wreaked havoc on the Griswold family's holiday.
By the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Published
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Home Buying for Dummies
real estate This book was a big help to me as a first-time home buyer in my early 30s a few years ago.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Published
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What You Need to Know About Homeowners Insurance in Hurricane-Prone States
real estate Policies can be prohibitively expensive in areas susceptible to hurricanes, but home buyers can take steps to make sure they’re not overwhelmed by the premiums.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Deducting Mortgage Interest on a Vacation Home
home You may be able to write off all mortgage interest on a second home if you’re not renting it out for extended periods.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Ways to Protect Borrowers From Predatory Home Lending
real estate Land contracts drain low-income communities of resources.
By Knight Kiplinger Published
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3 Cities You Probably Can't Afford to Live In
Feature High cost of living puts these places out of reach for most would-be homebuyers and renters.
By Dan Burrows Published
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10 Great Tiny Homes for Retirees
home For retirees looking to undergo extreme downsizing, a tiny home might be the answer.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Published
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Tax Tip for Your 2016 Return: Write Off Home Refinancing Points
Feature Get a tax break when you refinance your mortgage.
By Kevin McCormally Published
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Mortgage Outlook: Mostly Good News
real estate Interest rates could rise, but down payments are manageable.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein Published
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