What are the most common home maintenance costs?
The spending doesn’t end when you buy a home. Here’s what to expect to pay for upkeep.
4 min read
Jun 01, 2023
AJ Dellinger
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AJ Dellinger is a contributor to Bankrate covering personal finance. He has 10 years of experience as a reporter and writer, including as a staff writer at The Daily Dot, Newsweek and Mic and as an editor at Gizmodo. Along with Bankrate, he has been published in Wired, Forbes and TIME. He has also appeared on Cheddar TV and WNYC public radio and was a moderator at the Structure Security Conference. His work has been cited in books, including “The Age of Surveillance Capitalism.”
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What happens to my car when I file for bankruptcy?
If you want to hold on to your wheels after Chapter 7, you’ll have to sign a reaffirmation agreement.
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Alternative minimum tax 2022-2023: What it is and who has to pay
The AMT has its own set of tax rates and requires a separate calculation.
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What happens if you don’t file taxes?
Regardless of what may cause a person to miss the tax-filing deadline, there are potential consequences.
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Selling your house after 1 year or less
It’s not ideal, but here’s how to do it and deal with the downsides.
11 min read Dec 22, 2022 -
What is an unclassified loan?
Classified loans represent a potential default risk.
3 min read Sep 30, 2022 -
What is the right of first refusal in real estate?
This contract language can be quite valuable to renters who wish to become homeowners.
3 min read Sep 06, 2022 -
What is an appraisal gap, and is it a deal breaker?
If a home’s purchase price and appraised price do not align, it can cause problems when it comes time to finalize the sale.
4 min read Sep 06, 2022