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Money expert Clark Howard prefers to store his valuables in a home safe rather than a safe deposit box at…
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Are you saving for a down payment on a home? How much will you need and where should you put…
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What do you do when you're trying to sell a house and you need to make some small fixes before…
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Despite what they're intended for, the price of a starter home can be prohibitive in some places. Although a starter…
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Baby boomers are flocking to big cities, according to a new report. Aging Americans are increasingly looking for the amenities…
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The summer heat can mean a painful rise in energy bills, but that's nothing compared to the strain on your…
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Mortgage refinancing rates in recent weeks have been dropping at a pace we haven't seen in quite a long time.…
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While home-ownership has long been romanticized as part of the American Dream, the truth is that many people can't afford…
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If you're thinking about renovating your home, the immediate benefits you see could also lead to some profits down the…
It's played out many times for many people: You've found the perfect apartment or home to rent. The area is…
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Wondering where you should set the cap on your housing expenses? Money expert Clark Howard has new advice that's been…
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A cottage industry of new services has developed around buying and selling homes. Now, you can even "trade in" your…
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You may have seen ads for or heard about fairly new company called Unison, which offers an alternative to home…
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Anyone sells their home wants it to happen quickly. The longer a home lingers on the marker, the less attractive…
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Spring home selling season is here and you may be wondering about how to sell your house by owner. Truth…
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Home ownership rates are on the rise in our country, but low salaries can still be an impediment when you…
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Spring is upon us and that means home selling season is here! But before you list your home on the…
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After you've cleaned until you can't stand the smell of pine, cleared out all the clutter from every inch of…
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The weather isn’t the only thing warming up around the United States, the real estate market is starting to heat…
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Paying a high energy bill every month is like throwing your money away. Don't do it! Follow this advice to save…
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Stuck with high-interest credit card debt that you can't seem to pay off? Maybe you've thought about tapping the equity…
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If you work in the home improvement field or love do-it-yourself projects, there's a good chance you've spent some significant…
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Lemonade is a new way of thinking about insurance You know the classic insurance sob story: You pay your premiums…
![Mortgage rates are falling: Thank you, Brexit?](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/clark-howard_571710819.jpg?resize=480%2C400&ssl=1)
Prospective homeowners may be able to save a bit on a mortgage, courtesy of Brexit. (If you're want to know Clark's…
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Looking for a breakthrough product for small business or home security cameras? A new product from Netgear could be the…
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On its face, home automation relies on a principle of conservation so low-tech that your parents probably had it instilled…
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Most people are intimidated by the mortgage application process so they only go to one lender for a loan. Yet…
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A house will likely be the biggest purchase you make in your lifetime — so you don't want to mess…
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Buying a home is a big decision that can have a considerable impact on your finances and your future. If you're thinking…
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Despite today's economy, even minimum wage workers can achieve the American Dream of homeownership. The Federal Housing Administration offers you…