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April 1, 2024 | By Christy Bieber
Thinking About Building a Home? Consider These 4 Issues First
Building a home could mean you have to cope with cost overruns and find someplace to live during the process. Find out about these and other downsides.
March 30, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
Renting Is Cheap for Me. Here's Why I'm Buying a House Anyway
Buying a house is expensive -- but might be worth it. Learn why one writer is resisting the impulse to keep renting.
March 29, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
Housing Inventory Rose in January. Here's Why You Might Still Struggle to Buy
An uptick in housing inventory is a good thing. But buying might still be a problem. Read on to learn more.
March 29, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
I'm Considering This Surprising Move to Save Money on a Mortgage
Adjustable-rate mortgages are always bad news, right? Learn why one writer is thinking more about them as she enters the housing market.
March 28, 2024 | By Christy Bieber
3 Signs You Should Sell Your 'Forever' Home
Just because you bought a home intending to live in it forever doesn't mean you must stay there. Watch for these ways to tell it's time to put it on the market.
March 28, 2024 | By Christy Bieber
These Are the 3 Biggest Surprises You May Face When Going From Renting to Owning
If you're buying a home after years as a renter, your costs will change. Learn about a few potential financial shocks.
March 27, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
My Friend Is Looking to Buy a Home This Year. Here Are 3 Things I Told Her Not to Do
It's not an easy time to buy a home. But sticking to certain ground rules might make the process easier. Keep reading for three big "don'ts."
March 27, 2024 | By Christy Bieber
3 Times Refinancing Your Home Makes No Sense
If you want a lower mortgage rate than you started with, refinancing is the answer. Keep reading for a few situations where you shouldn't bother, though.
March 27, 2024 | By Christy Bieber
I've Owned Homes for 15 Years. Here Are the 3 Biggest Repair Expenses I've Faced
As a homeowner, repairs and maintenance are your responsibility. Read on for one writer's biggest repair bills of all time.
March 26, 2024 | By Christy Bieber
I'm Paying a Higher Mortgage Rate Than I Wanted. Here's Why I Got the Loan Anyway
My need to buy a home at a bad time left me stuck with an unattractive mortgage rate. Keep reading to learn why I still bought a home.
March 26, 2024 | By Christy Bieber
3 Items I'm Saving on When Remodeling My House
When it comes to remodeling, I'm aiming to buy affordable light fixtures and a less expensive floor to save money. Will these techniques work for you?
March 25, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
Should You Use Your Tax Refund to Pay Down Your Mortgage Sooner?
Getting a pile of cash from the IRS? Read on to see if using it to pay off your home sooner is a good idea.
March 25, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
3 Signs You're Better Off Renting a Home Than Buying in 2024
Buying a home isn't right for everyone. Read on to see if renting is a better idea for you this year.
March 24, 2024 | By Christy Bieber
Doing a Home Remodel? You May Be Shocked at the Best Way to Save
A custom remodel can get expensive, especially if you're installing new cabinets. Keep reading to see why it may not be as costly as you think.
March 22, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
This Proposed Change Could Save Mortgage Refinancers a Fortune
Refinancing a mortgage can be costly. Read on to see how refinancers may be in for relief.
March 22, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
I'm Officially House Hunting. Here Are My 3 Biggest Deal Breakers When Choosing a Property
It's early days in my search for a house to buy. Learn some of the deal breakers I've encountered so far.
March 22, 2024 | By Christy Bieber
3 Reasons I Prefer Owning My Home to Renting It
Owning a home comes with benefits you just won't get with renting. Find out some perks of being a homeowner that could convince you to buy.
March 21, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
Will Having a Lot of Credit Cards Hurt My Chances of Buying a House?
A mortgage is likely to be the largest amount of money you'll ever borrow. Keep reading to learn how existing credit card accounts can impact it.
March 20, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
Biden Pledges Credits to Aid First-Time Home Buyers
Is federal relief on the way for home buyers? Maybe. Read on to learn more.
March 20, 2024 | By Christy Bieber
If You're Struggling to Make Mortgage Payments, This Is the Worst Thing You Can Do
When you're having a hard time making payments, your lender is the first person you should tell. Find out why.
March 19, 2024 | By Christy Bieber
My New HOA Sent Me a $15,000 Fine a Month After I Moved In. Here's What Happened
Shortly after moving to my new house, I received a letter with a big fine. Learn how I dealt with this unpleasant surprise.
March 19, 2024 | By Christy Bieber
I Broke This Cardinal Rule When Buying a House. Here's Why I Don't Regret It
When you make an offer to buy a house, it's always a good idea to make it contingent on an inspection. Find out why I didn't do that with my recent purchase.
March 19, 2024 | By Kristi Waterworth
Why Are Home Prices So High?
It costs more to buy a house today, we all know that. But why? Keep reading for a discussion of the factors at play.
March 18, 2024 | By Margo Winton Parodi
3 Reasons I'm Glad I Didn't Splurge on a Forever Home
They say a home is likely the biggest purchase you'll ever make. Find out some of the benefits of buying a great home rather than the perfect one.
March 17, 2024 | By Kristi Waterworth
3 Lies You've Been Told About Mortgage Interest Rates
Mortgage interest rates aren't as straightforward as they seem. Keep reading for the partial truths within this particular real estate lore.
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