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  How much does it cost to build a deck?

  You might spend more than expected. But the investment’s often worth it.

  8 min read May 26, 2023
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  Quitclaim deed vs. warranty deed: What’s the difference?

  Learn what protections each type of deed provides, and when to use them.

  5 min read May 26, 2023
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  Mortgage recasting: What it is and how it works

  You pay a lump sum now to cut future monthly payments. But there are drawbacks.

  7 min read May 25, 2023
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  How much does it cost to install a concrete patio?

  It’s an affordable and versatile way to brighten the backyard.

  6 min read May 24, 2023
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  Best places to live in Texas in 2023

  Austin-adjacent Round Rock is Bankrate’s best place to live in Texas.

  4 min read May 24, 2023
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  Best places to live in California in 2023

  The best places to live in the pricey state of California.

  5 min read May 23, 2023
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  Housing market heat shifts to Southeast

  Metro areas in Georgia, Tennessee, Florida and North Carolina top the Housing Heat Index.

  8 min read May 22, 2023
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  Is the housing market about to crash? Here’s what experts say

  Yes, the housing market is cooling. But there’s wide agreement among experts about one thing.

  6 min read May 18, 2023
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  Property taxes by state: What to expect in your area

  How much do you owe, and how does it compare to other states?

  4 min read May 17, 2023
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  What’s the cost to install a swimming pool?

  Price tags for pools are in the mid-five figures. But they may be indispensible, depending on your neighborhood.

  5 min read May 16, 2023