Homeownership

Latest Articles

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  Rising mortgage rates squeeze housing affordability

  With steep home prices, California metro areas are the nation’s least affordable.

  3 min read Aug 16, 2023
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  Surprising things your homeowners insurance covers

  Bankrate explores the surprising things your homeowners insurance covers.

  7 min read Aug 15, 2023
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  How much does a home security system cost?

  How much would you pay to feel comfortable and safe inside?

  8 min read Aug 11, 2023
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  Private mortgage insurance (PMI): What it is and how it works

  Find out why lenders require mortgage insurance, and what to do about it.

  7 min read Aug 11, 2023
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  What does a driveway cost?

  How to find the best surface to park your wheels on.

  5 min read Aug 08, 2023
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  What is a bargain and sale deed?

  A bargain and sale deed can crop up in foreclosure or tax sales. Here’s what it means.

  4 min read Aug 07, 2023
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  Credit life insurance

  Is credit life insurance worth it for you? Bankrate can help you find out.

  6 min read Aug 07, 2023
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  Does landscaping increase home value?

  Here are the plantings that’ll bear fruit, and the ones that might not.

  7 min read Aug 03, 2023
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  How much house can I afford if I make $100,000 a year?

  Even with this higher-than-average salary, recent market trends can make it tough to buy a house.

  6 min read Aug 02, 2023
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  What not to do before closing on a house

  How to navigate the time between when you apply for a mortgage and when it closes.

  6 min read Jul 31, 2023