Buying A Home

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  9 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.

  Oct 30, 2016
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  How much does a home inspection cost?

  Learning about any issues before you fully commit to a home purchase can make the home inspection cost worthwhile.

  Oct 25, 2016
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  Does 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.

  Oct 21, 2016
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  These 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?

  Oct 13, 2016
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  Should homeowner refuse to grant buyer another contract extension?

  You’ve extended the buyer’s contract several times. Maybe it’s time to say no.

  Sep 30, 2016
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  Beware of seller financing with homebuilders who preapprove buyers prematurely

  Unscrupulous homebuilders preapprove buyers and then cancel the deal on a technicality.

  Sep 02, 2016
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  What 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.

  Sep 01, 2016
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  The 10 worst U.S. cities for homeowners

  The Big Apple has big problems for homeowners. But it’s not the worst on our list.

  Sep 01, 2016
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  The 10 best cities for homeowners

  Bankrate analyzed costs and other factors to find the top metro areas for owning a home.

  Aug 31, 2016
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  How Bankrate determined the best and worst cities for homeowners

  We examined 8 different categories to come up with our rankings.

  Aug 31, 2016