Housing & Real Estate
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Cities Where Home Prices Are Dropping the Most — Is Yours on the List?
If you’re looking for an affordable home, these are the cities where home prices are dropping the most.
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Escrow Shortages Are Surging — Here’s How That Impacts Homeowners
From sticker shock to interest rates that won’t quit, it’s not the best time to be in the housing market, and now escrow shortages are making it worse.
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Why Moving to a Low Cost of Living Area Might Be a Terrible Financial Decision
Low cost of living disadvantages can impact wages, jobs, and healthcare. Learn why moving somewhere cheaper isn’t always the best choice.
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Stop Waiting for 3% Interest Rates: Why the Sticker Price Is the Real Villain for Homebuyers
Waiting for interest rates to drop is like waiting for a toxic ex to treat you right. Instead, follow this expert mortgage rate advice for homebuyers.
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Homeowners Insurance Rates Are Rising, Along With Every Other Adult Expense
Every single thing about being an adult is expensive, and a lot of things just keeping rising in cost — homeowners insurance rates included.
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Lowe’s Launched an In-Home Maintenance Subscription Service. Does It Actually Save Money?
Lowe’s is launching a maintenance subscription service called HomeCare+, aimed at helping homeowners stay on top of home maintenance.
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The Simple Trick to Avoid Paying Your Landlord’s ‘Convenience’ Fee
A Reddit thread about payment fees charge by landlords went viral. Here’s how to stop paying a rent convenience fee using your bank’s bill pay feature.
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18 Lies That Plumbers Tell to Drain Your Wallet
Learn how to spot common plumber scams, avoid costly plumbing ripoffs, and protect yourself from lies that can quickly drain your wallet.
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Sub-6% Mortgage Rates Are Back. Don’t Celebrate Just Yet
The average 30-year mortgage rates has fallen to 5.98%, yet home sales remain weak, as home turnover is at a 30-year low.
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15 HOA Red Flags That Could Cost You, Because Owning a Home Isn’t Expensive Enough
These HOA red flags could cost you time, money, and freedom. Learn what to watch for before buying in an HOA community.
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These States Have the Highest and Lowest Property Tax Rates
Property tax rates by state vary widely. See which states have the highest and lowest property taxes and how much homeowners pay per year.
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No, It’s Not Just You: Why Fixing Anything in Your House Now Costs a Small Fortune
Home repair costs are rising fast due to labor shortages, higher material prices, and more — and relief may not be coming soon.
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A Teacher Couple Paid Off Their $212k Mortgage in 4 Years, and People Have Questions
Reader, it can be done. Here’s how one couple paid off their six-figure mortgage in just a few years (Spoiler alert: It wasn’t easy).
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New Data Shows Just How Hard It Is to Buy a Home Right Now
Feeling like home buying is impossible? New NBC News data confirms it. Here’s what the latest numbers show.
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22 Affordable Ways to Prepare Your Home for Extreme Weather
Discover 22 affordable extreme weather home preparation tips to protect your home from storms, heat, and other natural disasters.
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Build-to-Rent Communities Are Booming. But Who Are They For?
Looking into build-to-rent communities? We break down everything you need to know about the unique housing option.
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Making Extra Mortgage Payments Could Be the Smartest Move You Make as a Homeowner
Discover how making extra mortgage payments could save you thousands in interest and help you pay off your home years sooner.
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The Carrie Bradshaw Index Proves It’s Getting Even Harder to Live Solo in America
Do you dream of living solo? One study shows that it’s getting even harder to rent a place by yourself in America. Find out where you can still make it…
