House prices
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How can you save on homeowners insurance?
The Explainer With the rise in extreme weather, house protection is a non-negotiable
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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4 benefits first-time homebuyers should know about
The explainer Home prices are dropping and this fall is looking particularly buyer-friendly
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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When does it make sense to refinance your mortgage?
The explainer You may be able to secure a lower interest rate — but it's not a good move for everyone
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of buying a fixer-upper
The Explainer Does it make sense to buy a home in need of a little TLC?
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Do you really need to put down 20% when buying a home?
The Explainer It may be the standard down payment, but that does not mean it's the right amount for you
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Why is Britain so bad at tackling homelessness?
Today's Big Question 'Radical and ambitious' solutions needed to increase housebuilding, social housing and financial support
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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More home sales trigger capital gains tax. Here's how it works and how to avoid it.
The Explainer As a result of rising home values, Americans are increasingly facing this tax when they sell their homes
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How is your mortgage rate determined?
The Explainer The Federal Reserve is partly to blame, but so are various personal financial factors
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How does the realtor settlement affect buyers and sellers?
The Explainer The shift is expected to reduce the cost of buying and selling a home
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Planning to apply for a mortgage? Prepare financially in these 4 ways first.
The Explainer Get all your ducks in a row
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Why does it cost so much to sell a house?
The Explainer From staging to commission expenses, here's what to expect
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Where will mortgage rates head in 2024?
The Explainer Homebuyers are hoping a reprieve is somewhere on the horizon
By Becca Stanek Published
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UK house prices fall at fastest rate for nearly 14 years
Speed Read First-time buyers may welcome the news but higher than expected inflation means mortgage costs remain an issue
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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‘Weakest since 2012’: UK house price average falls to £257,406
In Depth Prices down 1.1% year-on-year in February – the first annual decline since June 2020
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