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News, insights and expert analysis on buying a home from the team at Kiplinger.
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Why Luxury Home Sales Are Surging Right Now
A new Redfin report shows soaring luxury home sales with prices hitting all-time highs, despite an otherwise mixed housing market.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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5 Tax Tips for Renting Out Your Vacation Home
Whether you use your vacation getaway every weekend or just a few times a year, you may want to rent it out occasionally to offset some of your expenses.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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Four Reasons to Buy When You Downsize for Retirement
Buying your retirement home, rather than renting it, grants you stability, control, possible tax benefits and a very handy inflation hedge.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Home Sales Hit Lowest Level in Nearly 30 Years
Existing home sales fell last year as low inventory, decreased affordability and high interest rates pressured the housing market.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Five Ways to Boost Young Adults Over the Homeownership Hurdle
Student loan debt often stands in the way of younger generations wanting to buy their first home. Consider these strategies to get around that.
By Sara Stanich, CFP®, CDFA®, CEPA Published
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10 Energy-Efficient Moves to Do in a Weekend
real estate For homeowners, it doesn't take much to help make the planet a little greener.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein Last updated
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How Retirees Can Downsize In Today's Housing Market
Rising prices, higher interest rates and a tight supply of smaller homes present challenges. But retirees have an edge.
By Sandra Block Published
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Only 16% Of Homes Listed For Sale Were Affordable In 2023
A Redfin analysis showed only 16% of homes listed in 2023 were technically affordable.
By Alexandra Svokos Published
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Homebuyers Don’t Want To Keep Waiting For Mortgage Rates To Fall, Study Finds
Fewer prospective homebuyers are being scared off now by high mortgage rates, according to a Bank of America survey.
By Jamie Feldman Published