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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.
6 min read 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.
4 min read Aug 31, 2016
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Lost home in a judicial foreclosure. Do I have right of redemption to repurchase it?
It depends on whether your state has laws that allow you to buy back your foreclosed property.
2 min read Aug 19, 2016
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Home seller accepted a lower-priced offer than ours in a bidding war. What happened?
There are dozens of reasons why your offer may not have been accepted. Next time do this.
3 min read Aug 12, 2016
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How to claim part of neighbor’s property
The owner of the neighboring property may be willing to work with you. Follow these tips.
3 min read Jul 29, 2016
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7 private islands for sale at under $300,000
You don’t need to leave the country or spend a fortune to buy the ultimate waterfront escape.
1 min read Jul 21, 2016
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Home seller threatens to sue buyer who wants to back out
You may be contractually obligated to buy the flawed home, but you likely have an out.
3 min read Jul 08, 2016
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How to decide whether to buy a starter home or wait for something better
Ask these questions if you’re trying to decide whether to buy your first home.
4 min read Jun 21, 2016
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9 top tips for buying the beach house of your dreams
It may seem like the right decision, but consider these factors before making the move.
6 min read Jun 20, 2016
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Land buyer had verbal agreement with seller, but it wasn’t enough to close the deal
Your offer may have been used to prod another buyer to pony up more money.
2 min read Jun 10, 2016