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Nov 04, 2016When you’re renting with an intent to buy and a pedophile moves next door
Your contract may not obligate you to buy the home next door to a sexual predator.
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Oct 30, 20169 first-time homebuyer grants and programs
Buying a home for the first time can seem daunting. Fortunately, many first-time homebuyer grants and programs exist to help.
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Oct 21, 2016Does buyer have recourse if condo doesn’t match pictures in sales material?
If your new condo falls short of marketing materials, try this tack to meet your needs.
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Oct 13, 2016These 5 report cards say a lot about what your home is worth
How does your home stack up for insurance claims, walkability, school quality and more?
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Sep 30, 2016Should homeowner refuse to grant buyer another contract extension?
You’ve extended the buyer’s contract several times. Maybe it’s time to say no.
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Sep 02, 2016Beware of seller financing with homebuilders who preapprove buyers prematurely
Unscrupulous homebuilders preapprove buyers and then cancel the deal on a technicality.
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Sep 01, 2016What it’s like to live in the best and worst U.S. cities for homeowners
Despite significant obstacles, most people find joy in owning a home, no matter where they live.
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Sep 01, 2016The 10 worst U.S. cities for homeowners
The Big Apple has big problems for homeowners. But it’s not the worst on our list.
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Aug 31, 2016How Bankrate determined the best and worst cities for homeowners
We examined 8 different categories to come up with our rankings.
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Aug 31, 2016The 10 best cities for homeowners
Bankrate analyzed costs and other factors to find the top metro areas for owning a home.