Homeownership
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How to increase your home value: 9 tips
You can increase your home's value and maximize your return on investment with several renovation and remodeling projects. Learn about nine strategies.
Multigenerational homes: Benefits, costs, and key features
Learn what multigenerational homes are, the pros and cons, costs, key features and buying considerations so you can decide what fits. Start here.
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What is a pre-listing inspection?
Learn what a pre-listing inspection is, how much it costs, what it covers, and how it helps home sellers avoid expensive surprises and streamline closing.
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Avoid capital gains tax when selling and buying a new home
Learn how you might avoid having to pay capital gains tax when selling one house and buying another, including exclusions, basis rules, and 1031 exchanges.
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Tax deed states: A complete investor guide
Explore which states offer tax deed sales and how they work, including redemption periods and auction risks, so you can research properties with confidence.
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Factors that lead to a property tax increase
Property taxes pay for local services like schools. If you’re wondering why property taxes are so high in your neighborhood, these factors may explain ...
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What is a home warranty?
What is a home warranty? Learn what it covers, what it costs, and how to decide if a plan makes sense before you buy. Read the guide.
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Vacant home insurance: Coverage, cost, and what to know
Vacant home insurance can protect an empty property when standard coverage falls short. Learn what it covers, what it may cost, and how to compare policies.<...
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