Housing & Real Estate
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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…
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5 Projects That Boost Home Value — and 5 Cheap Alternatives
Discover projects that boost home value and affordable alternatives that help attract buyers and maximize your selling price without overspending.
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7 Biggest Ripoffs To Avoid When Buying a House
Buying a house is a serious adulting goal. But the complexity of the home-buying process — which most people navigate only a few times in their lives — presents numerous…
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24 Passive Income Ideas to Pad Your Retirement Fund
“Passive income” has become quite the buzzword. With the rise of the internet age and the sharing economy, the ways to earn income while you sleep (or lounge on the…
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13 Real Estate Agent Secrets Everyone Should Know
Every industry has its backstage and its back rooms where the sausage is made and the allure created. Homebuying is no different, and a window into the specialized knowledge of…
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U.S. Cities Where Rent Prices Are Increasing the Fastest
It’s old news that rent is out of control in this country, but exactly where is it rising the fastest? What parts of our country are already slipping away in…
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These Old Money Tips Just Don’t Work Anymore in 2025
Grandparents often love sharing their tried-and-true financial advice with younger generations. But not all the guidance that worked in Grandma’s day is still relevant. From outdated investment strategies to misguided…
