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10 Common HOA Restrictions that Could Cost You Money
If you’ve never owned a home or lived in a neighborhood or condominium, you may not even think about the…
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10 Homeowners Insurance Discounts That Could Lower Your Rate
If you own a home, insurance is a necessity and required if you have a mortgage. But homeowners insurance might…
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What Energy Rebates in the Inflation Reduction Act Mean for You
Are you in the market for an energy-efficient appliance? Rebates funded by a new federal law could help save you…
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Should My Gravely Ill Brother-in-Law Pay for Ruining Our Home?
Dear Penny, Fifteen years ago we paid $17,000 to renovate my husband’s homestead that his mom left him. His brother…
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Will I Crush My Boyfriend’s Dreams by Charging Him Rent?
Dear Penny, I live with my boyfriend of 12 years. We have always rented and split expenses. He owes me…
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Who’s Behind Those Unsolicited Texts to Buy Your House?
If you own a smartphone, you’ve likely been on the receiving end of a random text from someone asking to…
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loanDepot May be the Easiest Way to Refinance and Save Money on Your Mortgage
Your home means everything to you. It’s where you spend time with the people you love most. Getting a mortgage…
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A Guide to the VA Home Loan for 2022
When looking for a way to fund the dream of home ownership, many men and women who served or are…
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Is It Possible for Two Retirees to Buy a Home at Age 70?
Dear Penny, My husband and I have excellent credit and very little debt. We lost everything, including our home, in…
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Everything You Need to Know About a Reverse Mortgage: Pros and Cons
Reverse mortgages can help older homeowners free up cash in retirement by borrowing against the value of their home. It…
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