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News, insights and expert analysis on buying a home from the team at Kiplinger.
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Four Smart Steps To Take Before Buying Your First Home
home Buying your first home can be daunting. Here are four things you need to do years before you start house-hunting to prepare financially for the biggest purchase of your life.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Last updated
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Buying a Home? You Need a Six-Figure Income and a Big Down Payment
The median household income for home buyers hits a record $107,000; Down payments rise to more than two-decade highs as housing market crunch continues, NAR study shows.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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Mortgage Delinquencies Rose Slightly in Third Quarter As Jobs Market Eased
The mortgage delinquency rate rose in the third quarter across all loan types, economist says.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Five Housing Markets On the Rise
Study shows homes in five markets are going under contract in less than two weeks, despite a broader national housing market slowdown. Which cities are bucking the trend and why?
By Seychelle Thomas Published
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Where Do Homes Sell the Fastest?
Houses sell the fastest in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, new study shows, and slowest in Montana and New York.
By Seychelle Thomas Published
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Home Sellers' Costs Could Soon Be Cheaper Due To This Court Case
Home sellers may see big changes next year following $1.8B guilty verdict against brokerages that inflated home sales commissions.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Tips for Renting Out Your Home on Airbnb
real estate Here's what you should know before listing your home on Airbnb.
By Miriam Cross Published
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A One-Time Financial Plan: Valuable or Dangerous?
Financial planning is not a set-it-and-forget-it exercise. While a one-time plan can help in the moment, ongoing financial planning rolls with your changes.
By Pam Krueger Published
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Is It Finally a Good Time to Buy Your Retirement Dream Home?
If Airbnb owners decide to sell because of a drop-off in revenue, home buyers could find some good deals, though borrowing costs could still be prohibitive.
By Erin Wood, CFP®, CRPC®, FBSⓇ Published