Housing & Real Estate
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30 Cities Where Today’s College Grads Can Actually Make a Living
The economy is better for graduating college students than it’s been in years, but that isn’t saying much. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, their unemployment rate is 7.1 percent, far worse than the 3.8 percent unemployment rate for…
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What You’ll Pay for a Square Foot of Real Estate Across the Country
It’s no secret that location is everything in real estate. But when you look at home prices in the vast metropolitan regions that surround America’s cities, it becomes strikingly clear that a dollar goes much farther in some places than…
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17 Reasons Not to Buy a Vacation Home
Many people think owning a second home in their favorite vacation destination will save money over the long haul. But owning a vacation home can mean lots of hidden expenses and issues that might turn a vacation dream into a…
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What You Need to Know When Shopping For a Mortgage
If you’re thinking of purchasing a home, you’ve probably started shopping for a mortgage. It’s a daunting task to be sure, but it doesn’t have to be. Before you dive into the sea of mortgage calculators and online applications, you’ll…
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12 Things You Should Know Before Buying a Condo
Buying a condo, which is a bit different than buying a house, can be intimidating. But if you’re armed with knowledge about the risks and rewards of purchasing one and what the market looks like right now, it doesn’t have…
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18 Questions to Ask When Moving to a New City
Even if you’re moving somewhere with a low cost of living, relocating can be a stressful, daunting process. Making it even more nerve-wracking: Trying to pick the right spot to set down roots in your new city. Of course you…
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17 Need-to-Know Tips for Renting Out Your Place on Airbnb
If you have a room or second house to spare, you’re sitting on a potential gold mine. So just post a rental notice and watch the money flow in, right?…
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18 Pros and Cons of Home Equity Loans
Home equity loans are back nearly a decade after the subprime mortgage crisis. Today homeowners have more equity to draw from, fewer are underwater, and banks are lending more responsibly…
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25 Prime Locations for a Vacation Home
Owning a vacation home is a luxury some people can only dream about, given the high cost of real estate in many parts of the country. But not all markets…
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21 Tips for Moving to a Big City on a Small Budget
Moving to a booming big city is a common goal for many new graduates, suburbanites, and small-town residents across the nation. But relocating can bring all sorts of costs and…
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13 Ways to Lower Your Rent
Rental prices aren’t set in stone, even in highly competitive markets, so elbow grease and negotiation skills can yield hefty savings. Just ask Davis Nguyen, an associate at the management…
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11 Steps to Buying Your Dream Home
Home prices are rising across the country, and the real estate market is as competitive ever, even as home construction booms in many places. If you want to improve your…
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40 Essential Tips for Selling, Buying, and Owning a Home
Buying or selling a home is one of life’s most important financial decisions. While it’s often intensely personal, some essential advice often applies no matter what the circumstances. These 40…
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16 Pros and Cons to Weigh Before Selling a Home by Owner
Selling a home is a major deal. It’s the single largest asset many people have, and a sale usually involves a real estate agent. But some sellers go it alone…
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12 Hottest Affordable Neighborhoods to Move to in 2017
A recent ranking of the hottest neighborhoods of 2017 by Redfin shows that high-profile urban centers are being nudged out by edge communities — places just outside city limits that…
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10 Things to Do Before Buying Home Insurance
Shopping for a home insurance policy is a balancing act. Consumers don’t want to pay for coverage they might not need, but they want sufficient protection — just in case.…
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Home Seller’s Checklist: 15 Tips for Selling a Home Now
Spring is often cited as the time to sell a home, but many prospective homebuyers are willing to work through the heat and make a move in summer. We spoke…
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12 Tips for Building a Tiny Home You’ll Love
Downsizing is growing among people seeking to decrease their environmental footprint and declutter their lives. Enter tiny houses. Beyond simplifying lifestyles, the tiny house movement seeks to curb overcrowding, overconsumption,…
