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If you've ever wondered what kind of credit score you need to buy a house, the answer is, "It depends."…
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If you're interested in selling your home, there is no shortage of companies that will buy it from you. This…
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I had a problem: The burglar alarm at our house was so old that it needed a full update and…
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Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, bymoney expert Clark Howard. Is There Any Benefit…
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Rents are edging down in many of the largest 100 counties in the United States according to a new report…
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Sale prices for existing homes are predicted to grow by 5.7% in 2021. Also, there should be about 7% more…
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When it's time to deck your home with Christmas lights, the kind of bulb you choose can make a big…
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Looking for a deal on rent is challenging, but it can be done! Tips to Find a Great Deal on…
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The winter months can be brutal, bringing freezing temperatures and increased heating bills to homes across the country. Tips to…
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Do you click on money-saving real estate articles only to find that everything is geared toward homeowners? This time, dear…
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Do favorable interest rates have you contemplating refinancing your mortgage? Before you take the leap and pay for things like…
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If something ever gets lost, stolen or burned at your home, how do you prove it to your insurance company?…
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If you're looking to buy a home and can afford to move, you may be able to find cheaper options…
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A house is likely the biggest purchase you’ll make in your lifetime. You don't want to make a mistake that…
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If you're thinking about getting a new place to rent, you may be able to find a deal right now.…
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Wondering how to lower your property taxes? The property tax appeal process is easier than you may think! I've appealed…
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There are many reasons people want or need to get out of a residential lease: A job relocation, a change…
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If you're in the market to buy a home, low interest rates have made mortgages much more affordable. But a…
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A cash-out refinance can open up an attractive pot of money to tap into when times get tough — in…
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The coronavirus pandemic has put a real damper on so many parts of our economy, from restaurants to travel to…
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Warmer temperatures, greener landscapes and outdoor festivities are finally here! In preparation for this much-anticipated seasonal shift, get a head…
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Although home and apartment rents seem like they're going up all across the United States, it would be a mistake…
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When it's time to get a mortgage, there are any number of places you can shop: Credit unions, online lenders…
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A four-year low in mortgage rates has triggered a 15% surge in refinance applications, according to a new report. If…
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Are you afraid of getting locked out of your house or car and having to hire an expensive locksmith? There's…
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Whether you're buying your first residence or an investment property, you want to turn that house into a home. Oftentimes,…
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You might have heard of some relatively new real estate services like Offerpad, Opendoor and Knock. They're called iBuying services…
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In the modern era, homeownership has become attainable to more Americans, but prices are steadily rising. Still, there are locations…
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Is being able to pay your mortgage off early a dream of yours? With a biweekly mortgage plan, it's possible…
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The U.S. government-backed energy efficiency program Energy Star has some new recommendations out for where you should set your home…