Homeownership

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  Home seller gains slip in first quarter as home-price growth cools

  Sellers get a little less and buyers pay a little less.

  1 min read May 06, 2019
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  I’ve changed my mind about selling my home. Can I back out of the sale contract?

  Homeowners often get seller’s remorse. It can be an expensive affliction.

  3 min read Oct 31, 2017
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  Inspect these 6 things before buying a house

  These are the most important parts of a home to examine closely before you bid.

  2 min read Aug 24, 2017
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  Own up to remodeling without permits

  In the long run, it’s cheaper to disclose unpermitted work than to hide it from buyers.

  2 min read Mar 31, 2017
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  Parents have trouble saving because of mortgage payments, Bankrate survey finds

  A new Bankrate survey also finds 1 in 4 Americans is open to buying a home in 2017.

  4 min read Feb 09, 2017
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  4 options for your tax refund

  You can direct deposit and split your tax refund among as many as 4 accounts.

  5 min read Feb 25, 2016
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  Who is liable for invasive tree roots?

  You just bought a place. Who pays if your tree damaged the neighbor’s property?

  3 min read May 08, 2015
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  6 steps to making the best home price bid

  You’ve found your dream home. These bidding tips can get you the price of your dreams.

  2 min read Apr 17, 2015
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  Deduct mortgage interest on a 2nd home?

  The interest on the home you bought for your in-laws may be deductible in these cases.

  2 min read Jun 17, 2014
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  External obsolescence devalues property

  Ugly, smelly, loud neighbors dent home values up to 10 percent. What can you do about them?

  2 min read Jul 30, 2013