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A man and woman wearing medical masks while touring an empty home with their realtor.
Jan. 29, 2023 | By Dana George

Here's How You Know You're Being Discriminated Against While House Hunting

Housing discrimination is unfortunately alive and well. Keep reading to learn how to recognize when it's happening to you.
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Jan. 29, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

Want to Buy a Home In 2023? 10 Cities to Consider

2022 was a pretty bad year for home buyers. Read on for 10 metro areas where you might find success in 2023.
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Jan. 27, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

Just Bought a Home? Use This Rule to Pay Off Your Mortgage Fast

There are ways to pay off a mortgage sooner that don't involve getting a shorter loan term. Keep reading for a technique that could work for you.
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Jan. 27, 2023 | By Dana George

Desperate to Buy a Home? Here's What Warren Buffett Has to Say

Now is a tough time for the average home buyer. Keep reading to learn what Warren Buffett says about buying a home right in today's market.
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Jan. 26, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

City National Bank to Pay $31 Million in Lending Discrimination Settlement

City National Bank's $31 million settlement is part of a broader effort to crack down on redlining. Find out what you can do if you've been the victim of lending discrimination.
A couple embraces in front of their home.
Jan. 25, 2023 | By Dana George

Will This One Thing Solve the Housing Shortage in the U.S.?

The U.S. will need an estimated 3.8 million housing units to meet current housing demand. Read on to learn one way builders can make it happen.
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Jan. 25, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

Don't Buy an Older Home Without This

You know you need a down payment and money for closing costs. Keep reading to learn another cost to save up for before buying a home -- especially an older one.
A distressed woman surrounded by moving boxes.
Jan. 25, 2023 | By Dana George

4 Reasons Airbnbs Are Partly to Blame for the Housing Crisis

Owning an Airbnb is profitable, which helps explain why so many are investing in short-term rentals. Here's how it's making the housing crisis worse.
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Jan. 24, 2023 | By Dana George

Should You Charge Your Adult Kid Rent? Here's What This Personal Finance Expert Thinks

A record number of young adults live with their parents. Keep reading to learn what experts have to say about the trend.
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Jan. 24, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

Want to Save Money on Utilities in 2023? Consider These 5 Home Improvements

Homeownership is expensive, but you have the ability to improve your home to reduce some of your costs. Keep reading to learn how.
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Jan. 24, 2023 | By Dana George

Home Flippers Are Hurting. Here's Why

Home flippers spent much of 2020 through 2022 raking in cash. Here's why many of those same flippers now find themselves in a bind.
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Jan. 23, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

3 Reasons if You Can Wait to Buy a House, You Should

Want to buy a house? Read on to learn why giving yourself the gift of time is a good move.
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Jan. 21, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

Do This One Thing to Help Pay Thousands Less on Your Mortgage

Your credit score is more important than you might realize. Keep reading to learn how improving it can save you money on mortgage interest costs.
A family looks excitedly at a home with a For Sale sign on the lawn.
Jan. 17, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

No, Your American Dream Does Not Need to Include Buying a House. Here's Why.

Homeownership is the key to wealth, right? Nope. Read on to learn why you don't have to own a house to be financially stable and happy.
A man and woman sitting next to each other and looking at a house listing on their laptop.
Jan. 16, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

Selling Your Home in 2023? These Are the Features to Highlight

Home sellers no longer have the advantage they had in 2020 and 2021. If you're selling this year, focus on the most popular housing buzzwords to find success.
Couple walking in neighborhood of gated community.
Jan. 16, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

5 Green and Money-Saving Features to Look for in a Home

It pays to consider both energy costs and your eco-footprint when you're looking for a home to buy. Read on to learn where to put your focus.
A man sitting next to his wife and baby at a sunny kitchen counter and signing documents from a female mortgage lender.
Jan. 15, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

Buying A Home? Don't Waive This Contingency

You might be considering waiving the inspection contingency if you're trying to buy. Here's why that's a bad idea.
A young adult carries a box of items, including a large plant, into their new house.
Jan. 15, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

I'll Be Buying a Home on My Own. Here's Why I'm Thrilled About That

It isn't just couples and families who buy homes. Read on to learn why one writer is buying solo -- and looking forward to it.
An older couple discusses something on a laptop screen.
Jan. 14, 2023 | By Cole Tretheway

3 Reasons You Shouldn't Count Your House as Part of Retirement Income

Financial advisors typically don't count house value as part of retirement income. Find out why this is a smart retirement strategy.
A dad pushing his laughing daughter along the floor in a moving box while the mom looks on smiling while packing other boxes.
Jan. 14, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

Want to Move to a New City? 5 Factors to Consider

Is it time for a major change of scenery? Read on for a breakdown of what to think about before uprooting your entire life.
A homeowner compares print-outs of monthly mortgage statements on the couch.
Jan. 13, 2023 | By Dana George

Here's What Suze Orman Has to Say About Reverse Mortgages

When a senior homeowner needs money, a reverse mortgage may seem like an answer to prayer. Here's why it may not be.
Young couple working together on a home remodel project.
Jan. 12, 2023 | By Dana George

4 Reasons to Think Twice Before Using a HELOC to Remodel Your Home

In a pinch, many homeowners look to withdraw from the equity in their homes. Keep reading to learn why it may not be the best idea.
Three people discuss finances while filling out paperwork in their home.
Jan. 4, 2023 | By Dana George

8 Options if You Regret Buying a Home

Approximately 72% of home buyers admit to having some regrets. Keep reading to learn eight things you can do if you're one of them.
A man and woman using power tools to renovate a bathroom.
Jan. 4, 2023 | By Dana George

5 Signs It's the Wrong Time to Renovate Your Home

Home renovation is big business. Here, we outline five times it doesn't make sense to renovate.
A family meets with a realtor, who points at paperwork and smiles in a kitchen.
Jan. 4, 2023 | By Dana George

Does It Make Sense to Sell a House to Pay Off Debt?

In the second quarter of 2022, total household debt hit $16.5 trillion. Here's how to know whether selling your home to get out from under debt makes sense.