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The Five Worst Reasons to Buy a House
Buying a house is a major financial and emotional decision—and you don't want to regret it.
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How Long It Will (Probably) Take to Buy a House
Of course, a number of obstacles could complicate an already tricky process.
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You Can Fight (and Avoid) Your Landlord's Cleaning Fees
Don't let your landlord sock you with a massive cleaning fee that eats your security deposit.
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Six Services You Can Hire to Make Moving Day Less Horrible
Moving can be stressful, but throwing money at the problem can make it a lot easier.
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Eight Signs a House Will Be High-Maintenance
Some houses have obvious red flags that they will be nearly impossible keep properly maintained.
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Never Buy a House Next Door to These Types of Properties
When you're buying your dream home, check what you're moving next to.
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Five Things in Your Home That Might Be Lowering Its Resale Value
Sometimes the path to a higher home value is taking stuff away, not adding more.
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Seven Signs Your House Might Be Beyond Repair
When it comes to home repair and maintenance, there is stuff you can deal with—and stuff you can’t. Here are seven signs that your house might be totally, completely beyond salvaging.
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Here’s When You Should Walk Away From Your Mortgage
Under certain conditions, walking away from your house can be your best move.
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It’s About to Be a Better Time to Buy a House
Early October might offer the best opportunities for homebuyers in 2024.
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How We Bought Our First Home: A Content Marketer and a Government Contractor in South Carolina
Unfortunately, the market doesn't care about what you think a house "should" cost.
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How We Bought Our First Home: A Youth Pastor and a Graphic Designer in Ohio
I promise, this story contains no parental loans.
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Eight Lazy Repairs to Watch Out for When Buying a Former Rental Property
Landlords and tenants put a lot of effort into hiding problems.
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What Is a Reverse Mortgage (and Should You Ever Get One)?
It's a unique type of loan, but it's not free money.
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Six Warning Signs That an HOA Is Poorly Run
The neighborhood or building is great, and the people seem friendly—but here’s how to tell if you’re buying into a mismanaged community.
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How I Bought My First Home: A 24-Year-Old Engineer in Maryland
Here's how a 24-year-old engineer in Maryland sealed the deal on his first home.
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Seven Things to Do If Your House Value Suddenly Changes
If the value of your home’s property value changes dramatically—up or down—you should take action to benefit or protect yourself.
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10 Signs Your Neighborhood Is Going Downhill
From changing grocery chains to rising property taxes, if you see these signs in your neighborhood, it might be time to call a Realtor.
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Inheriting a House Is More Expensive Than People Think
Inheriting a house can cause you serious financial harm if you’re not careful.
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Use the 25% Rule to Decide How Much Home You Can Afford
Home prices are going down in some markets, and rising in others—here's how much you can afford.