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Dear Penny: Can I Refuse to Inherit My Mom's Dump of a Property?
Dear Penny, My siblings and I are being bequeathed our family home in my mom’s will when she passes. My…
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3 Questions to Ask Real Estate Agent Before Signing Contract
Real estate is a rapidly evolving industry, and unless you’re an old hand at buying and selling a house, you…
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Here’s How to Negotiate a House Price, Even in a Seller’s Market
When you’re in the market to buy a house, the fun part is browsing listings and touring places in person,…
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8 Homeowner Expenses to Budget for — on Top of Your Mortgage
You’ve spent months — years even — saving up for a down payment for a house. You’ve budgeted meticulously, banking…
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The Housing Market’s Crazy. Before You Buy a Home, Do These 6 Things.
The housing market is turbocharged these days because of a shortage of homes for sale is leading to heavy competition…
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Should We Use 90% of Our Savings to Buy a Home?
Dear Penny, My boyfriend and I are both 34, have been together 10 years, and make about $10,000 a month…
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Home Inspection Cost Could Save You Much More
In today’s hot real estate market, there’s a temptation to do anything necessary to get the house your family wants.…
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Unison Can Give You up to $500K Without Taking Out a Loan or Refinancing
If you’re looking for more than a few thousands bucks in extra cash, it seems like the only options are…
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How to Hire a Contractor in 6 Easy Steps
The housing market can be a beast to navigate, but in the past year, it’s become even more difficult to…
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Does homeowners insurance cover water damage? It Depends
This is one of the first questions homeowners ask — or should ask — when they are shopping for insurance…
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