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What is home value and how do you determine it?
Accurate home values can help buyers and sellers make educated decisions. Explore the basics of home value and how to find out how much your home is worth.
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Learn how to calculate home equity
Want to learn how to calculate home equity? See how much equity you have in your home and find the best way to convert your home equity into cash.
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2023 First American Home Warranty reviews and coverage
Looking for coverage options for your home appliances? Explore the reviews to see whether First American Home Warranty is the best company for your new home.
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Is home insurance tax deductible?
Homeowners can’t deduct homeowners insurance from income taxes, unless it’s a rental property. Learn more about which homeownership expenses are tax...
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Dual income households: How kids change the financial picture
Explore the differences in earnings, retirement savings and homeownership between dual-income households with kids (DIWKs) and without kids (DINKs).
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What is a variance and how do you get one?
If you’re a property owner with big plans for your home or land, you may need a variance to make changes. Learn what a variance is and how to get one.<...
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57% of HOA residents don't like having an HOA
More than 1,000 homeowners with an HOA shared their experiences, their monthly dues and their perceptions about living in an HOA neighborhood.
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The best home warranty companies of 2023
A home warranty offers peace of mind and budgetary certainty when covered systems or appliances break. Here are our picks for the best home warranty companies.
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How to avoid foreclosure on your home
If you’re facing foreclosure due to financial hardship, you’ve got options to explore. Learn how to avoid it and get the tools to protect your fi...
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Are home improvements tax deductible?
Are home improvements tax deductible? Learn what improvements you can deduct from your taxes, what counts as a capital improvement and how the IRS decides.
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A modern approach to manufactured home insurance from CoverTree
Finding appropriate insurance for your manufactured home can be difficult, but it need not be. Our sister company CoverTree offers a modern tech-based approa...
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Renovation and remodeling: The differences explained
The key differences between renovation and remodeling are the time, cost and type of home alterations involved. See what those differences mean for your budg...
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Am I better off financially than my parents were?
Explore how people feel they are doing financially compared to their parents at the same age.
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Is homeowners insurance required? What buyers should know
While homeowners insurance isn’t legally required, mortgage lenders will usually require it. Learn more about homeowners insurance requirements for buy...
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Cinch home services: Reviews and pricing
Cinch Home Services could be a solid option for your home warranty needs. In this close-up company review, find out why Cinch is a provider worth considering...
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2023 select home warranty reviews: Plans, coverage and cost
Choosing the right home warranty is an important step toward protecting your home. Check out what consumers are saying about Select Home Warranty.
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2023 american home shield reviews and overview
Evaluating home warranty provider options? If so, read our breakdown of recent American Home Shield reviews and how they stand out amongst their competitors....
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American residential warranty reviews for 2024
American Residential Warranty provides coverage for many types of home appliances and systems. Learn more about their plans, prices and customer ratings here...
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